5M+
ELL students in U.S. public schools
Fastest
growing segment of the student population
20+
Languages supported by the Renzulli Profiler
+28 pts
ELL proficiency gains in PBL (Lucas/Stanford)
The challenge ELL educators face every day

Most Platforms Weren’t Built for Your Students

If you teach emergent bilinguals, you already know the problem. Most EdTech platforms assume English proficiency. They offer content in English, assessments in English, and personalization based on English-language data. Your students get left behind — not because they lack ability, but because the system can’t see their strengths through the language barrier.

Meanwhile, you’re juggling multiple demands: WIDA standards, sheltered instruction frameworks, newcomer program requirements, Title III compliance, dual language model fidelity, and the daily reality of students who arrive speaking languages you may not share. You need a platform that starts with the student — not the language they happen to speak.

The core problem: When platforms can’t assess students in their home language, they can’t personalize instruction. When they can’t personalize instruction, engagement drops. When engagement drops, language acquisition slows. It’s a cycle — and breaking it requires a fundamentally different approach.
The solution: start with the student, not the language

Renzulli Learning Was Built for This

Renzulli Learning solves the ELL challenge at the root: the Renzulli Profiler is available in 20+ languages. Students complete the Profiler in their home language — Arabic, Chinese, Spanish, Haitian Creole, Turkish, and more — and teachers see the results in the school’s language of instruction. For the first time, you understand every student’s interests, learning styles, and expression styles — even before you share a common language.

From there, the platform matches students to 40,000+ personalized enrichment activities based on their strengths, not their English proficiency. Students learn English through content they genuinely care about — not through isolated drills. Research shows this approach works: Stanford found that ELL students in project-based classrooms scored up to 28 points higher on language proficiency assessments.

That’s Why We Built ELLA

The Renzulli Learning English Language Learning Accelerator (ELLA) is the module purpose-built for ELL, dual language, and bilingual programs. It implements six research-backed best practices and is used by schools and international partners worldwide.

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Who we help

Whether You Run a Dual Language Program, Support Newcomers, or Serve ELL Students Across Your District — We Can Help

ELL / ESL Teachers

Personalize English instruction based on student strengths, not deficits. The Profiler in the student’s home language means you understand every learner from day one. Activities matched to interests accelerate English acquisition naturally.

Dual Language Programs

True bilingual experience: students navigate the platform in Spanish and English, complete projects in both languages, and build academic vocabulary simultaneously. Supports bilingualism/biliteracy, academic achievement, and sociocultural competence.

Newcomer Programs

Students who arrive with zero English can complete the Profiler in their home language immediately. Teachers see their strengths, interests, and learning styles — enabling personalized instruction from the very first day.

GT Coordinators (Gifted ELL)

Traditional identification misses gifted ELL students. The Profiler and CTC identify talent and creative potential in the student’s home language — revealing abilities that English-only assessments miss entirely.

Title III Coordinators

Support Title III goals with personalized, standards-aligned enrichment, bilingual content, progress monitoring through assessments and milestones, and documented student growth through the Personal Success Plan.

International Schools

Schools and partners worldwide use ELLA to improve English instruction. The Profiler in 20+ languages works in any country, with any curriculum. The strength-based approach works across cultures and educational systems.

How it works

From Day One to Fluency: What ELLA Gives Your ELL Students

Profiler in 20+ languages — students complete the Renzulli Profiler in their home language. Teachers see results in English. You understand every student’s interests, learning styles, and expression styles immediately.
Personalized enrichment matched to strengths — 40,000+ activities matched to each student’s profile, not their English level. Students engage with content they care about and learn English naturally.
Bilingual content in Spanish and English — students switch languages as needed. Educational games, songs, interactive books, hands-on experiments, arts and crafts, and more.
Peer Assisted Learning (PAL) — native English speakers serve as peer mentors through interest-based grouping. Leadership opportunities for mentors; accelerated acquisition for ELL students.
Project-Based Learning builds English through authentic use — students develop language skills by working on real projects, presenting to audiences, and collaborating with peers.
Students learn English faster — and skills transfer — the strength-based approach means English isn’t learned in isolation. Skills acquired through ELLA transfer to every content area.

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Six research-backed best practices, sample Profiler reports in 13 languages, the ELLA At A Glance PDF, research citations, and everything you need to evaluate ELLA for your program.

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Research evidence

The Research Says: This Approach Works for ELL Students

Lucas Education Research / Stanford University ELL students in project-based learning classrooms scored up to 28 points higher on language proficiency assessments. Renzulli Learning’s PBL module provides the same authentic, interest-driven project experiences. Read the research ›
Reis & Housand (2009) Gifted education pedagogy and enriched reading practices improved reading achievement for urban students in bilingual and English-speaking classes. The same enrichment approach used in Renzulli Learning. Journal of Urban Education. Read the paper ›
de Souza Fleith, Renzulli & Westberg (2002) Creativity training was equally effective in monolingual and bilingual classrooms — divergent thinking improved significantly in both settings. Creativity Research Journal. Read the paper ›
Field (2009) — University of Connecticut Renzulli Learning produced significant gains in reading comprehension (p<.001), fluency (p=.016), and social studies (p=.013) across diverse urban and suburban populations. Read the paper ›
Frequently asked questions

Language Learning & ELL: Common Questions

Through ELLA — The Renzulli Learning English Language Learning Accelerator. Students complete the Renzulli Profiler in their home language (20+ languages), receive personalized enrichment matched to their interests and strengths, and learn English through authentic content they care about. ELLA implements six research-backed best practices: personalized instruction, collaborative grouping, Peer Assisted Learning (PAL), background knowledge building, extended discussion, and valuing linguistic differences.
Yes. ELLA supports dual language programs with a true bilingual experience — students navigate the platform in Spanish and English, complete projects in both languages, and build academic vocabulary simultaneously. The platform supports the three pillars of dual language education: bilingualism/biliteracy, high academic achievement, and sociocultural competence.
Yes. Traditional identification methods often miss gifted ELL students because language barriers mask their abilities. The Renzulli Profiler identifies each student’s interests, learning styles, and expression styles in their home language — revealing talent regardless of English proficiency. The Cebeci Test of Creativity (CTC) can also be administered in the student’s home language.
Renzulli Learning supports Title III goals by providing personalized, standards-aligned enrichment for ELL students, bilingual content that connects students to their cultural and linguistic identity, progress monitoring through assessments and project milestones, and documented student growth through the Personal Success Plan. Many districts fund Renzulli Learning through Title III allocations.
ELLA — The Renzulli Learning English Language Learning Accelerator — is the module purpose-built for ELL, dual language, and bilingual programs. It provides the Renzulli Profiler in 20+ languages, bilingual enrichment activities, Peer Assisted Learning (PAL), collaborative grouping, and personalized instruction. Students learn English faster, and skills transfer to every content area. See everything ELLA offers →
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See How Renzulli Learning Supports Every Learner

ELLA — English Language Learning Accelerator Platform Overview Renzulli Profiler Executive Function Assessment Leadership Assessment Cebeci Test of Creativity Enrichment Database Project-Based Learning Personal Success Plan 21st Century & Durable Skills

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