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COLLTS English and Spanish Kit: Cultivating Oral Language and Literacy Talents in Students

By The American Institutes for Research AIR

Paperback: $1,200.00

Introducing the COLLTS Instructional Resource from AIR

Cultivating Oral Language and Literacy Talents in Students (COLLTS) is a research-based early childhood instructional resource from The Center for English Learners at the American Institutes for Research (AIR). A major goal of the Center for English Learners at AIR is to create the highest quality early childhood resource to meet the needs of English Learners and Dual language learners and that all children can benefit from. The COLLTS instructional resource is distributed exclusively by Bebop Books, an imprint of Lee & Low Books.

What skills does the COLLTS instructional resource develop?

Through the use of interactive reading with outstanding children’s literature, this resource promotes the development of:

  • foundational and pre-reading skills
  • oral language proficiency
  • background and conceptual knowledge

What ages is COLLTS designed for?

The COLLTS resource is designed for use in Kindergarten and PreKindergarten.

What does the COLLTS program consist of?

The COLLTS Bebop instructional resource consists of six units, each with five lessons centered around a children’s book. Books must be purchased separately here.

Can COLLTS be integrated into our current program or curriculum?

Yes! COLLTS lessons are designed to easily fit into an ongoing early childhood program. Each teacher-directed component of a COLLTS lesson is 15 minutes long. Ten-minute center activities complement and extend the teacher-directed lessons.

What is included in the COLLTS English and Spanish Kit?

Purchase of this kit includes:

  • six units in English and six units in Spanish, with five lessons each
  • teaching guides
  • writing activities
  • picture cards with target vocabulary
  • observational protocol for coaches
  • bilingual family literacy take-home handouts

What is not included in the COLLTS English and Spanish Kit?

Books must be purchased separately here.

How can I learn more?

To learn more about the research supporting COLLTS, the authors, and professional developments and trainings, visit our COLLTS page. 

Read frequently asked questions here. 

Find an easy-to-share PDF about COLLTS here.

To learn more or receive a sample, fill out our interest form or contact us at COLLTS@leeandlow.com

To speak with the authors of the COLLTS resource or schedule professional development for your district and school (offered through the American Institutes for Research), please contact Shannon Keuter at skeuter@air.org.

Note: Units or Titles in the COLLTS resource can not be be sold individually. Web discounts do not apply to Bebop Books products. RETURNS: All AIR Bebop Kit sales are made on a NON-RETURNABLE basis.

About the Creators

Thumb_screen_shot_2021-05-11_at_1.53.51_pm The American Institutes for Research AIR - Author

About AIR Established in 1946, the American Institutes for Research (AIR) is a nonpartisan, not-for-profit organization that conducts behavioral and social science research and delivers technical assistance both domestically and internationally in the areas of education, health and the workforce. AIR’s work is driven by its mission to generate and use rigorous evidence that contributes to a better, more equitable world. With headquarters in Arlington, Virginia, AIR has offices across the U.S. and abroad. For more information, visit www.air.org. The Center for English Learners at AIR is committed to reducing the achievement gap and improving outcomes for English learners by connecting rigorous research to policy and practice. In addition to professional development related to COLLTS, Center staff conduct research related to teaching and learning; perform policy studies; provide technical assistance to states and districts to enhance English language learning; and support schools in implementing Attaining Core Content for English Language Learners (ACCELL), the AIR research-based approach for supporting teachers with English learners in their classrooms. For more information, visit air.org/center/center-english-language-learners-ells-air.

About This Title

ISBN

Paperback: COLLTS-4-English-Spanish-Kit

Interest Level:

Grades PreK - K

Reading Level:

Grades PreK - K

Themes

Beginning Concepts, Childhood Experiences and Memories, Classroom Activities, Cultural Diversity, Diversity, Dual Language, Early Emergent, Latino/Hispanic/Mexican Interest, Multiethnic interest