A Look at Learning (A.L.L.)
A.L.L. is designed to build instructional leadership and teacher efficacy. It supports effective implementation of English Language Development (ELD) and Specially Designed Academic Instruction in English (SDAIE) in the content areas. A Look at Learning professional development has extensive tools, facilitator guides and video resources aligned to California Standards for the Teaching Profession that address effective instruction in four focus areas: Learning Environment, Planning, Applying Best Teaching and Learning Strategies, and Using Assessment for Differentiation.
A.L.L. Showcase - 2012
A Look at Learning Showcase
Building a Comprehensive System for Increasing English Learners’ Academic Achievement
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The A.L.L. Showcase will convene courageous educators united in their strong commitment to accelerate English learners' language and academic achievement.
A.L.L. Showcase - 2011
- A.L.L. Showcase Program, April 26, 2011
- A.L.L. Showcase Highlights Video (6:15)
- A.L.L. Voices from the Collaborators (4:56)
- A.L.L. Showcase 2011 Activities
A.L.L. Storyboards
- San Benito High School District
- San Joaquin County Office of Education
- Alum Rock Union Elementary School District Team
- Dorsa Elementary School
- Linda Vista Elementary School
- George Middle School
- Campbell Union Elementary School District
- East Side Union High School District
- Moreland School District
- Mount Pleasant Elementary School District
- Oak Grove School District
- Saratoga Union School District
- Patterson Joint Unified School District
- Davis Joint Unified School District
- Woodland Joint Unified School District
Conference Resources
- 2010 National Association for Bilingual Education (NABE) [pdf]
- 2010 California Association for Bilingual Education (CABE) [pdf]
- 2010 Center for the Support of Excellence in Teaching (CSET) Conference, Stanford University
- A Look at Learning Video Samples (password required)
2011-12 A.L.L. Training of Trainers Registration
- 2011-12 A Look at Learning Training of Trainers Brochure
- A.L.L. Training of Trainers and Refresher Registrations
- Building Capacity for Increasing English Learners’ Academic Achievement
English Learner Professional Development Modules
This series of PoDules is created by the coaches at Campbell Elementary School District using a compilation of resources. These PoDules are intended to provide customized and differentiated professional development for classroom teachers. The members of the English Language Acquisition Consortium (ELAC) in Santa Clara County are grateful for the coordinated effort and valuable contributions from Campbell Union Elementary School District.
- Ensuring Language Production for All Students
- Language Objectives
- Long Term English Learners (LTELs)
- California English Language Development (CELDT) Overview
For more information about the A Look at Learning system and how to participate or see a demonstration of its implementation, please contact the Coordinator of Multilingual Programs, Yee Wan, Ed.D. at yee_wan@sccoe.org. or call (408) 453-6825. Participation in this program requires a license fee and a memorandum of understanding between Santa Clara County Office of Education and the implementing county or district office.
Date last updated: November 15, 2011
