- Lesson Planning ·
How to create clear, meaningful, and impactful lessons during a 30 minute session.
It was always the worst feeling: My group of eager students was gathered at my bean table, calling my name over and over, and I’m…
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- Classroom Community ·
10 Books to Read at the End of the Year
Are you trying to figure out how to send your students off for the summer in an encouraging and motivating way? The best way is…
- Assessment ·
How to Build a Vocabulary-Rich Classroom for English Learners
Vocabulary instruction is at the heart of helping English Language Learners (ELLs) access academic content and express themselves confidently. But too often, vocabulary gets reduced…
- Assessment ·
ACCESS Testing Tips for ELL Teachers: How to Reduce Stress and Maximize Support
As the ACCESS testing window approaches, many ELL teachers begin to feel the pressure of balancing test administration, instructional support, and communication with students, teachers,…
- Back to School Prep ·
Mastering the 4 Language Domains: Daily Routines for ELL Success
Are you struggling to fit all the language domains—listening, speaking, reading, and writing—into your ELL instruction without overwhelming your schedule or your students? You’re not…
- Back to School Prep ·
The 6 most common mistakes teachers make with ELLs and how to avoid them
Back-to-school season is the perfect time for educators to reflect on how they support English Language Learners (ELLs). In Episode 195 of the Equipping ELLs…
- Back to School Prep ·
Ask yourself these 3 questions to keep your lessons aligned all year
Lesson planning as an ELL teacher can feel overwhelming. With limited time, diverse student needs, and endless content standards, it’s easy to feel like you’re…
- Back to School Prep ·
The 3 essential tracking systems every ELL teacher needs—without drowning in paperwork
As an ELL teacher, you juggle lesson planning, student support, and constant paperwork. One of the biggest challenges is figuring out how to track student…
- Back to School Prep ·
Should You Translate Everything? Essential ELL Strategies for Teachers
Supporting English Language Learners (ELLs) can feel overwhelming — especially when it comes to deciding if, when, and how to use translation in your classroom.…
- Back to School Prep ·
Prioritize Supporting Exceptional Learners with Beth Skelton and Tan Huynh
One of the most powerful visuals introduced in the episode is the “orchard” metaphor. According to Skelton, if your unit is an apple orchard, every…
- Back to School Prep ·
Time-Wasters vs. What Actually Works: How to Plan ELL Lessons That Save You Time and Boost Student Success
Top 5 Lesson Planning Time Wasters ELL Teachers Should Avoid (And What to Do Instead) Planning lessons for English language learners (ELLs) can feel like…
