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What Confident ELL Teachers Do Differently
Have you ever watched another ELL teacher work — in a PD session, in a video online, or just heard someone describe their classroom —…
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Why Your ELL Students Aren’t Making the Progress Everyone Expects (And What to Do About It)
Have you ever sat in a data review meeting and heard someone ask why your ELL students aren’t making progress? In Episode 203 of the…
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The Translation Trap: Why Letting Students Translate Everything Is Holding Them Back
A middle school math teacher raised her hand during a professional development session and said something I haven’t been able to stop thinking about. “I…
- Classroom Community ·
Why Nothing Seems to Stick for your ELL Students (and What to do Instead)
Have you ever tried a new strategy with your ELL students, watched it work for a few days, and then wondered why it completely fell…
- Language Domains ·
How to Challenge English Language Learners at Every Level for Maximum Growth
Finding the right balance between supporting your students and pushing them to excel can be tough, but we’re here with practical, actionable strategies you can…
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Mastering ELL Instruction: The ‘When’ in Our 4-Step Framework
Teacher, let’s talk about how to assess readiness and determine when to challenge your ELL students with more advanced material! In this episode of Equipping…
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How to Group ELL Students for Optimal Learning and Engagement
Grouping ELL students strategically can significantly boost language development, confidence, and inclusivity in the classroom. In episode 148 of the Equipping ELLs podcast, host Beth…
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Mastering ELL Instruction: The ‘How’ in Our 4-Step Framework
As a teacher of English language learners, you understand the importance of providing targeted support, but knowing how to do that effectively in both a…
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A Step-by-Step Approach to Writing Effective Language Objectives for ELLs
Are you struggling to write clear and purposeful language objectives for your ELL students? Tune in to episode 146 of the Equipping ELLs podcast, as…