Vision• Established in 2004 by a group of highly committed

EL advocates to bring greater understanding and consciousness to educators regarding the current issues surrounding the education of English learners.

• It is designed as a research brief that can be used in small groups, faculty meetings, D/ELAC meetings to openly discuss English learner issues, resources, and the latest research in a teacher-friendly format.

Founding MembersSan Bernardino COE: Francisca Sanchez (Now San Francisco

Unified School District)Martha Lilia HallBeth Higbee

Los Angeles COE: Shelly Spiegel-Coleman (Now Californians Together)

Riverside COE: Sylvia Lomas (Retired) San Diego COE: Rosalia Salinas (Retired)

Bea Gonzales (Deceased) Oscar Medina (Currently at Sweetwater Union High School District)

San Joaquin COE: Claudia Lockwood (Retired) Santa Clara COE: Yee WanVentura COE: Cliff Rodrigues (Retired)

The first issue was released in May 2004.

Website: http://en.elresearch.org/

Current Members• San Bernardino County Superintendent

of Schools: Erin Bostick Mason

• Los Angeles COE: Magdalena Gonzalez and Carla B. Herrera

• Riverside COE: Olivia Burgos

• Ventura COE: Martha Hernandez

• San Diego COE: Nenette Adelson-Rodriguez

• San Joaquin COE: Olivia Sosa

• Santa Clara COE: Yee Wan

Format for articles includes these sections

Key Points – Major research findingsImplications for teachersResources – Book list and online resourcesQuestions for Reflection – Guides to more in-depth

discussion/investigation