The Center for Applied Lingusitics (http://www.cal.org)
This is the web site for The Center for Applied Linguistics. Many current studies on language can be found here.

ASK ERIC (http://www.askeric.org)
ERIC is an educational search engine, covering all educational issues. Follow the links to the area that interests you.

 National Clearinghouse for English Language Acquisition (http://www.ncela.gwu.edu/)
Formerly the National Clearinghouse for Bilingual Education (NCBE). The National Clearinghouse for English Language Acquisition publishes papers and articles that reflect current issues in the education of English Language Learners (ELL), also referred to as Limited English Proficient (LEP).

 Issues in the Education of Florida's English Language Learners (http://www.ncela.gwu.edu/miscpubs/florida/workforce98/fradd/issues.htm)
This article investigates the current educational policies and practices in the state of Florida. It discusses literacy and economic development and educational policies that specifically address the needs of English Language Learners.

The Center for Applied Linguistics (http://www.cal.org)
This is the web site for The Center for Applied Linguistics. Many current studies on language can be found here

National Organization of Teachers of English to Speakers of Other Languages (TESOL) (http://www.tesol.org/)
TESOL's mission is to develop the expertise of its members and others involved in teaching English to speakers of other languages to help them foster effective communication in diverse settings while respecting individuals' language rights. To this end: TESOL articulates and advances standards for professional preparation and employment, continuing education, and student programs. TESOL links groups worldwide to enhance communication among language specialists. TESOL produces high-quality programs, services, and products. TESOL promotes advocacy to further the profession.

International Reading Association (http://www.ira.org)
The International Reading Association is a professional membership organization dedicated to promoting high levels of literacy for all by improving the quality of reading instruction, disseminating research and information about reading, and encouraging the lifetime reading habit. Our members include classroom teachers, reading specialists, consultants, administrators, supervisors, university faculty, researchers, psychologists, librarians, media specialists, and parents. With members and affiliates in 99 countries, our network extends to more than 300,000 people worldwide.

The International Reading Association serves its members with professional resources designed to further five goals:

• Professional Development
  to enhance professional development of reading educators worldwide
• Advocacy
  to support research, policy, and practice that improves reading instruction and promotes the best interests of all learners and reading professionals
• Partnerships
  to establish and strengthen national and international alliances with other organizations, including governmental, nongovernmental, and community agencies, businesses, and industries
• Research
  to encourage and support research that promotes informed decision making by reading professionals, policy makers, and the public
• Global Literacy Development
  to identify, focus, and provide leadership on significant literacy issues

 Bilingual Research Journal (http://brj.asu.edu)
The Bilingual Research Journal publishes scholarly articles pertaining to heritage language maintenance and second language acquisition.

 James Crawfords's Homepage (http://ourworld.compuserve.com/homepages/jwcrawford/langpol.htm)
James Crawford is a leading writer on language policy and bilingual education

http://www.firn.edu/doe/omsle/pdf/tot.pdf - Teacher Observation Form- Tool used during ESOL on-site monitoring with primary Language Arts teachers.