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Complete ELL Programs for Schools ELL Resources for Elementary Students & Older English Learners
6 comprehensive ELL programs teach and reinforce basic English vocabulary to start English learners on the path to reading at a 1st grade level. Our suite of ELL resources for elementary students and older English learners allow students to work independently at their own level and pace.
All 6 titles in the Complete ELL bundle including First Words for ELL, Super Phonics, Sight Words, and Reading Comprehension, include optional auditory support in 12 different languages, including Spanish, Chinese, and Arabic.
This bundle includes the following ELL resources for elementary students
First Words for ELL
Everyday English
School Stories
Super Phonics Program
Dolch Sight Words Activities
Reading Comprehension Level 1Integrated ESL Test
Each Essential Skills ELL program offers a diagnostic ESL test, guaranteeing a personalized learning path for English learners. Upon completion of the ESL test, students receive an individualized ELL program, specific to their English learning needs.
The ESL test equips educators with an easier way to adjust English language instruction for each student in their classroom with minimal effort. This method translates into significant time savings, allowing teachers to spend more one-on-one time with higher need students.
ELL Program Activities
Discover our suite of ELL programs, designed for newcomers and students with limited English proficiency. The Complete ELL programs offer an enriching experience for students, featuring hundreds of interactive activities designed to appeal to auditory, visual, and tactile learners.
In addition to a wide variety of multi-sensory activities, our ELL programs include auditory support in 10 different languages including Spanish, Chinese, and German, to help promote independent learning.
Developed by English language teachers, our research-based ELL strategies for reading ensure gradual, sequential English skill development, guaranteeing success for English learners. Perfect for newcomers, our ELL programs are the go-to solution for effective English language acquisition.
First Words for ELL, Super Phonics, Sight Words, and Reading Comprehension include alternate Spanish language support.
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PC Windows Only (System Requirements)
The desktop version of Essential Skills is available exclusively as a school-wide license, giving your entire school unlimited access to our complete library of programs for one affordable, one-time price. There are no subscription fees, so you can use it year after year at no additional cost. This fast, reliable solution is perfect for schools with limited internet access and provides comprehensive coverage for every student. Easily installed on your network, it securely stores student data on a central server and works with any Windows PC.
Site License (CD)
For unlimited use on all workstations at an individual school
$3896 Perpetual License
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