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NEA and WETA have resources to support educators, students and their families
A collection of educational resources developed in partnership with WETA.
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NEA has teamed up with PBS station WETA to offer a variety of resources to help educators and families work collaboratively to ensure student success, both at school and at home. Our resources include instructional videos with expert tips on reading strategies, information on special education, tips for English language learners, articles that highlight best practices and more!
New Resource Highlights
![collage of book covers for Asian American Pacific Islander Heritage Month](https://www.nea.org/sites/default/files/styles/640wide/public/2023-05/2023-weta-aapi.png?itok=6WMWXd_i 640w,https://www.nea.org/sites/default/files/styles/1120wide/public/2023-05/2023-weta-aapi.png?itok=7cM-CDar 1120w)
Asian American Pacific Islander Heritage Month: Books and More for K-12 Students
Find booklists and classroom resources highlighting AAPI heritage from NEA’s partners at WETA.
![Students huddled on the ground of a classroom and smile and clap](https://www.nea.org/sites/default/files/styles/640wide/public/2023-03/15829831962_76726e039e_o.jpg?itok=_5-uNYV7 640w,https://www.nea.org/sites/default/files/styles/1120wide/public/2023-03/15829831962_76726e039e_o.jpg?itok=GkkFUHIm 1120w)
Tune In! A Book-Based Music Adventure
A music-focused DIY summer program all about experiencing the many forms of music in our lives!
![Female teacher of color having a discussion with students](https://www.nea.org/sites/default/files/styles/640wide/public/2023-03/2301_ae_6explainers_03.jpg?itok=IHjL4gpg 640w,https://www.nea.org/sites/default/files/styles/1120wide/public/2023-03/2301_ae_6explainers_03.jpg?itok=bvXoDfXH 1120w)
SEL for English Language Learners: What Educators Need to Know
Learn more about social and emotional learning (SEL) and how to engage English learners in SEL activities and routines in the classroom.
![Smiling kid in class](https://www.nea.org/sites/default/files/styles/640wide/public/2023-03/smiling-kid-in-class.jpg?itok=QyZWIc6i 640w,https://www.nea.org/sites/default/files/styles/1120wide/public/2023-03/smiling-kid-in-class.jpg?itok=00hAtRyM 1120w)
Setting the Tone for the Day Through SEL
Learn how Virginia's Alexandria City Public Schools formalized social-emotional learning for diverse groups of students of different ages.
![two teachers talking in an empty classroom](https://www.nea.org/sites/default/files/styles/640wide/public/2023-02/2022-two-teachers-talking-classroom-1920x1080.jpg?itok=MbslxwFE 640w,https://www.nea.org/sites/default/files/styles/1120wide/public/2023-02/2022-two-teachers-talking-classroom-1920x1080.jpg?itok=robve6wL 1120w)
The Benefits of SEL on Students with Trauma
Learn how a Chicago English teach shares social-emotional learning tools with her high school students that they can use both inside and outside of the classroom.
![A father reads to his two daughters outside](https://www.nea.org/sites/default/files/styles/640wide/public/2020-11/Dad-Reading-to-his-children.jpg?itok=ye2ANKaw 640w,https://www.nea.org/sites/default/files/styles/1120wide/public/2020-11/Dad-Reading-to-his-children.jpg?itok=tp8qZe5B 1120w)
Family Stories
This article, developed in partnership with WETA, provides a number of ways that you can make storytelling a part of the time your family spends together.
![2022 election](https://www.nea.org/sites/default/files/styles/640wide/public/2022-11/election_22.jpeg?itok=31yxL2dR 640w,https://www.nea.org/sites/default/files/styles/1120wide/public/2022-11/election_22.jpeg?itok=tZwcE2l4 1120w)
Social and Emotional Support for English Language Learners
From Colorín Colorado: These resources highlight many different aspects of social and emotional learning (SEL) and supports for English language learners (ELLs) and immigrant students.
![American Sign Language](https://www.nea.org/sites/default/files/styles/640wide/public/2022-06/American%20Sign%20Language.jpeg?itok=oxmXBRXB 640w,https://www.nea.org/sites/default/files/styles/1120wide/public/2022-06/American%20Sign%20Language.jpeg?itok=hSQVBGAQ 1120w)
Expert Answers to Family Questions About Reading and Writing with Deaf Children
In this special Reading Rockets video series, experts answer real questions from families about reading and how to support their children at home.
![Black educator working with black teen in school library](https://www.nea.org/sites/default/files/styles/640wide/public/2022-03/2022-black-teacher-teen-library3840x2160.jpg?itok=Tup4erom 640w,https://www.nea.org/sites/default/files/styles/1120wide/public/2022-03/2022-black-teacher-teen-library3840x2160.jpg?itok=uYd-vxtW 1120w)
Meet the Author Videos
Our exclusive video interviews with diverse authors are a great resource for your classroom!
![A girl points to a mask she's wearing](https://www.nea.org/sites/default/files/styles/640wide/public/2021-06/girl-points-to-mask.jpg?itok=wiTYdeMs 640w,https://www.nea.org/sites/default/files/styles/1120wide/public/2021-06/girl-points-to-mask.jpg?itok=1k0X-_O5 1120w)
Social-Emotional Learning 101
Christina Cipriano, PhD, at the Yale Child Study Center, explains the basics of social-emotional learning.
![](https://www.nea.org/sites/default/files/styles/640wide/public/legacy/2017/01/AP129902006-2-e1484865380934.jpg?itok=WHvyB6aG 640w,https://www.nea.org/sites/default/files/styles/1120wide/public/legacy/2017/01/AP129902006-2-e1484865380934.jpg?itok=g86c_iBx 1120w)
Writing SOS: Expert Answers to Family Questions About Writing
In this special Reading Rockets video series, experts answer real questions from families about writing and how to support their children's literacy at home.
![Girl Reading](https://www.nea.org/sites/default/files/styles/800x640/public/2021-12/Girl%20Reading%20Adlit%20logo%202.png?itok=ZKD1yvuU 800w,https://www.nea.org/sites/default/files/styles/1100x880/public/2021-12/Girl%20Reading%20Adlit%20logo%202.png?itok=DHByTPa3 1100w,https://www.nea.org/sites/default/files/styles/1530x1224/public/2021-12/Girl%20Reading%20Adlit%20logo%202.png?itok=qKLDge0A 1530w)
Adolescent Literacy
Looking for information and resources to help your struggling adolescent readers and writers? AdLit, a program made possible through a grant from NEA, has a multimedia library of free, research-based resources to support your students in grades 6-12.
Teaching Young Children to Read
![Teacher working with student on reading instruction](https://www.nea.org/sites/default/files/styles/640wide/public/2021-07/2021-WETA-Reading-Interventions-Autumn.png?itok=wxQW5DS9 640w,https://www.nea.org/sites/default/files/styles/1120wide/public/2021-07/2021-WETA-Reading-Interventions-Autumn.png?itok=0tEslB5j 1120w)
Looking at Reading Interventions
In this special Reading Rockets video series, students in grades K-3 work one-on-one with reading expert Linda Farrell on specific reading skills.
![A mom reads a book with her children in bed](https://www.nea.org/sites/default/files/styles/640wide/public/2020-11/Mom-reads-to-kids_0.jpg?itok=KftAfrxV 640w,https://www.nea.org/sites/default/files/styles/1120wide/public/2020-11/Mom-reads-to-kids_0.jpg?itok=PsTBRdIC 1120w)
Reading 101: A Guide for Parents
This guide will give you a better understanding of what it takes to learn to read (and write) and how you can help your children grow as readers, writers, and learners.
![remote teaching covid](jpg/teacher_remotedd87.jpg)
Reading Tips for Stronger Vocabulary and Comprehension
Created in partnership with Reading Rockets, this video series invites reading experts to answer actual questions from families about how to support their children's vocabulary and comprehension skills at home.
Special Education Spotlight
![mother and father helping child with homework](https://www.nea.org/sites/default/files/styles/640wide/public/2021-08/2021-supporting-students-in-special.jpg?itok=fHbUFI-d 640w,https://www.nea.org/sites/default/files/styles/1120wide/public/2021-08/2021-supporting-students-in-special.jpg?itok=gpebDJfk 1120w)
Special Education and Your Child: FAQs for Multilingual Families
If your child needs special education services, or might need them, you may have many questions. This information, developed in partnership with WETA, can help you get started.
![American Sign Language](https://www.nea.org/sites/default/files/styles/640wide/public/2022-06/American%20Sign%20Language.jpeg?itok=oxmXBRXB 640w,https://www.nea.org/sites/default/files/styles/1120wide/public/2022-06/American%20Sign%20Language.jpeg?itok=hSQVBGAQ 1120w)
Expert Answers to Family Questions About Reading and Writing with Deaf Children
In this special Reading Rockets video series, experts answer real questions from families about reading and how to support their children at home.
![hands raised](https://www.nea.org/sites/default/files/styles/640wide/public/2021-11/raising_hands_in_class.jpeg?itok=0Kvf5Ww6 640w,https://www.nea.org/sites/default/files/styles/1120wide/public/2021-11/raising_hands_in_class.jpeg?itok=TuFTQGGo 1120w)
Reading SOS Special Video Series: Learning Disabilities
Listen to experts answer family questions about dyslexia and other learning disabilities.
![A father reads to his daughter](https://www.nea.org/sites/default/files/styles/800x640/public/2021-01/Father-and-daughter-enjoying-at-home.-478521560_2125x1416-e1567795603972.jpeg?itok=kXIMFw1f 800w,https://www.nea.org/sites/default/files/styles/1100x880/public/2021-01/Father-and-daughter-enjoying-at-home.-478521560_2125x1416-e1567795603972.jpeg?itok=2FUimj3- 1100w,https://www.nea.org/sites/default/files/styles/1530x1224/public/2021-01/Father-and-daughter-enjoying-at-home.-478521560_2125x1416-e1567795603972.jpeg?itok=qa8t_IZM 1530w)
Parent Tips from Read Across America
NEA’s Read Across America—a year-round program that focuses on motivating children and teens to read—has recommended books, resources, and advice for parents on instilling a love of reading in their children.
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