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Common Core State Standards Initiative. (n.d.).
The Common Core State Standards (CCSS) are a crucial aspect of instructional planning for all students, including ELL students, in most U.S. states. If you live in a non-CCSS state, please become familiar with the CCSS, but utilize your state’s standards for your assignments, as desired/appropriate.

(2020). Curriculum and standards [Video]. SAGE Knowledge.
This 5-minute video provides information about how standards are only one piece of the curriculum puzzle.

August, D. (2019). Educating English language learners. Education Digest, 84(8), 12–20.
This resource details information on curricular implications and concerns specifically for ELL students.

Louisiana Department of Education. (2020). English learner guidebook: Changing educational outcomes for English Learners. Louisiana Department of Education.
This resource provides current state-level guidance regarding outcomes for ELL students and how that relates to curriculum planning.

McTighe, J., & Wiggins, G. (2012). From Common Core to curriculum: 5 big ideas.
This resource explains the distinction and interrelationship between standards and curriculum, especially with regard to the CCSS.

Gamson, D. A., Eckert, S. A., & Anderson, J. (2019). Standards, instructional objectives, and curriculum design: A complex relationship. Phi Delta Kappan, 100(6), 8-12.
This resource explains the ways that standards and curriculum design work together and the potential issues and pitfalls to consider.

Murphy, A. F., & Torff, B. (2019). Teachers’ beliefs about rigor of curriculum for English language learners. Educational Forum, 83(1), 90–101.
This resource highlights teachers’ perspectives about curriculum for today’s ELL students.

TESOL Pre-K–12 English language proficiency standards framework (2006).
The TESOL standards are international standards for ELL students.

Smith, M. (2018, June 4). What is curriculum? Exploring theory and practice. infed.
Infed is a non-profit space for exploring education. This blog is written by the editor and offers a clear synthesis of curriculum theories. There are also numerous curriculum theorists cited for those who wish to go deeper into this topic.

English Language Learning Libguide
NCU’s English Language Learning Libguide contains a treasure trove of information on teaching ELL students in today’s diverse classrooms/schools. Browse the various videos, articles, and websites in the Libguide to inspire your lesson plan ideas and teaching strategies.