Using the Bilingual and ESL Teachers' Toolkit

"Browse Resources" shows all the categories (called Classifications) of resources we have collected. Some of the classifications have sub-categories. If you click on Materials, for example, you will see the sub-categories Dictionaries, Grammar, Math, Reading, Science, etc.

Searching by Keyword is the best way to find something that you are unable to find by browsing.

By using the "Advanced Search" you can narrow your search.
For example, to find dictionaries for elementary grades, type dictionaries in the box as a Keyword, and beneath that select Elementary from the Audience list. You may select more than one audience, if you wish. We are currently not using the Subject field; use Description, Keyword, or Classification instead of Subject.

Clicking on the bold title of a resource, or clicking on the link below it, brings you right to the actual resource. Clicking on 'Full Record' just shows you more information about our record for that resource.

Creating a login allows you to save search commands and be notified when new materials are added that match your search criteria. You may save multiple searches.


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