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EP220 — How to Talk to Parents of ELL Students: Building Trust Across Language and Culture

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EP220 — How to Talk to Parents of ELL Students: Building Trust Across Language and Culture

September 4, 2026

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Setting Up Materials for Newcomers

Click below to hear how to set up materials for newcomers: We are seeing more and more newcomers join our classrooms in the U.S. every…

📝 Setting Up ELL Assessments Wondering how to ass

📝 Setting Up ELL Assessments

Wondering how to assess your ELLs without overwhelming them—or yourself?

In this video, I’m sharing how to set up simple, meaningful assessments that guide instruction from Day 1. 💡👇

DM us TRACKER, and we'll send our free tracking system!

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Something I want every teacher who works with ELL

Something I want every teacher who works with ELL students to know. 🎙️

The home language is not getting in the way of English acquisition. 🚫
It is supporting it. 🌟

Research consistently shows that students with a strong foundation in their home language acquire English faster and perform better academically long-term. 📚
So when a parent asks whether they should stop speaking their language at home — the answer is no. ❌

Keep it alive. Read together. Tell stories. Sing songs. 🏡📖🎶

That is not advice that competes with what you are doing in the classroom.
It is advice that accelerates it. 🚀

Have you ever had to have this conversation with an ELL family? How did it go? 🤔
Drop your experience below — I read every response. 💬

Full episode on building trust with ELL families — EP220 — in bio. 🔗
DM FAMILY on Instagram @EquippingELLs for the free About Me template in Canva. 💬

Join Beth for a live webinar! 🎉 Choose from two da

Join Beth for a live webinar! 🎉 Choose from two dates in July: July 22nd or 23rd. Don’t miss out on this opportunity to learn!

Register for the 22nd here: https://event.webinarjam.com/o79wl/register/8z37xbnn?webinar_id=25

and for the 23rd here: https://event.webinarjam.com/o79wl/register/086z2t88azywigv7u03k0/thank-you?webinar_id=25
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🎲 In case you missed it… Episode 104 is a game-cha

🎲 In case you missed it… Episode 104 is a game-changer—literally!
We’re talking all things vocabulary games and how to use them to boost ELL engagement, retention, and joy! 🙌

In this episode of the Equipping ELLs podcast, Beth shares:
✅ Why games are so effective for language development
✅ 25+ game ideas organized by proficiency level (yes, 25!)
✅ No-prep + low-prep options you can start using TOMORROW
✅ Tips for building memory, speaking, and critical thinking—while having fun!

From Bingo and Pictionary for newcomers to Taboo and Tribond for advanced learners, you’ll walk away with a full toolbox of ready-to-use strategies.

🎧 Listen now and get your ELLs talking, laughing, and learning through play.
📩 DM me EP104 and I’ll send the link your way!

P.S. Don’t forget to grab your free POP game sample pack in the episode resources! 🆓

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Feeling like you're teaching on an island? 🌴 Many

Feeling like you're teaching on an island? 🌴

Many EL teachers carry a heavy load, often being the only ones in their school or district. But you don’t have to navigate this journey alone!

At Equipping ELLs, we've created a global community of educators to share resources and ideas.

Together, we can support each other and enhance our teaching practices.

DM us SYSTEM to discover how you can join our vibrant community! 🌍✨

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ELL families deserve communication that actually r

ELL families deserve communication that actually reaches them. 📞

Here are 5 ways to cross the language barrier first — before you ever need a difficult conversation. 🌉

Save this. Share it with every homeroom teacher who has ELL students. 📌

EP220 in bio. 🔗
DM FAMILY on Instagram for the free About Me template. 💬

Attention EL teachers! 🎉 We know how busy your sch

Attention EL teachers! 🎉 We know how busy your schedules can get, and it’s easy to forget important tasks for a successful year ahead.

Don’t worry, we’ve got your back! 📚

DM us FIRST30 for a FREE checklist to help you stay organized and on track. Let’s make this year your best one yet! 🚀

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Imagine sitting through an entire day where you un

Imagine sitting through an entire day where you understand nothing.😔

That’s reality for many of our ELLs. This Reel shows what that feels like—and why our support matters more than ever. 💬❤️

Need materials? We can help! DM us interested!

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