Access to the Bridges-NYSED ELA-ENL Program for SIFE & Newcomers resources is for New York State educators only.
The ELA/ENL intervention program focuses on three thematic language arts units designed around rich essential questions. Students read engaging texts above their independent reading levels and build academic thinking, language, and literacy skills. ELA/ENL teachers apply Gradual Release of Responsibility as a scaffold. It supports teachers in making input accessible, differentiating instruction, demonstrating academic ways of thinking, and encouraging student independence.
Gradual Release of Responsibility
The video “Gradual Release of Responsibility for SDL” shows an Integrated ELA-ENL class in action!
Walls That Talk!
“Walls That Talk!” shows how ELA-ENL teachers can set up and use the classroom environment as a learning resource for students.
If you are already a member of the NYSED ELA-ENL cohort, use the Resource Guide to access materials.
If you are a New York State educator interested in joining the NYSED ELA-ENL cohort, please email: [email protected].
