Educational Resources

The ALMA Initiative is commited to providing educators with accessible and impactful resources. Our website houses numerous free resources, including the ENL 2-Minute Tips series, short form documentaries, podcasts, articles, and briefs designed to help educators understand and apply current research related to culturally and linguistically diverse learners.

ENL 2-Minute Tips

ENL 2-MINUTE TIPS

Watch short, digestible videos released monthly, designed to help you transform your classroom and improve your instruction.
ENL Podcasts

PODCASTS

This 15-minute recipe for success is a pinch of insightful reading and a dash of engaging discussion blending research and classroom practice.
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Publications

Advance your expertise with these practical guides for educators and administrators of multilingual and multicultural learners.
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SUCCESS STORIES

Video success stories of Catholic schools that bear witness to what's possible with an intentional and strategic Latino outreach plan
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COMPARATIVE LINGUISTIC ANALYSES

A practical guide for teachers offering a comparative analysis of commonly spoken languages in the classroom
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ENGLISH ORAL LANGUAGE ASSESSMENT

This formative assessment tool is designed to help educators identify English language acquisition in grades PreK-8.
eLearning Blog

E-LEARNING BLOG

Explore strategies and tips to help educators continue to serve ELs during times of remote learning.
ENL Webinars

WEBINARS

Engage with these 15-minute webinar recordings on a variety of critical topics - perfect for sharing at a faculty meeting.
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MOMENTS WITH MULTICULTURAL SAINTS

Share these classroom activities featuring saints from around the world intended to broaden perspectives and teach about the universal Church.