Sheltered Instruction

Welcome to the Sheltered Instruction website. This site is designed to assist Oregon City School District staff in designing effective teaching strategies for English Language Learners.

Sheltered Instruction is a framework of instruction that allows second language learners to access academic content while still continuing to acquire a second language. The Sheltered Instruction approach consists of components vital for second language learners but good teaching strategies for all students.

This site is meant to be a useful resource for your use. Included are links that contain useful teaching tools developed by teachers using sheltered instruction.

This site will grow with your ideas and resources. Please contact us with your suggestions, questions or tools. Be sure to watch for updates.