English learners (ELs) are one of America's fastest-growing student groups, and their numbers are most concentrated in the country's Great Cities. In addition, the academic needs of these school children are complex and varied, especially as they are developing knowledge of multiple language systems. This document is continued evidence of how…

Pam Shanks describes the stages in the child's development of language and reminds us that the Montessori principle of observation should guide the support of the child with articulation errors. For most children with developmental articulation delays, the directress can implement Montessori materials and use conversational strategies to emphasize…

This resource tool, which consists of word lists based on consonant sounds and blends, extends the range of materials available to professionals who teach speech sounds to students. The alphabetical word lists are arranged with each consonant sound in initial, medial, and final positions. The blends or sound clusters for each sound follow in…