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If you’re not focused on this one thing, you are wasting your time.

Aren’t “language learning” and “language acquisition” the same thing? NO! At Equipping ELLs, we pride ourselves on giving practical strategies to our listeners in…

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Modifying on the Fly

As we continue in our series called Small Steps to Success for ELLs, we are encouraging every person in our schools, from the front office…

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Practical Tips for Co-Teaching with Guest, Leslie Tomanovich

Are you currently co-teaching, preparing for co-teaching, or maybe just hoping some day your school will adopt this effective model for reaching ELLs? In this…

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Comparing Program Models for Teaching ELLs: Which is Most Effective?

You’ve learned the pros and cons of a variety of instructional program models, but which is the most effective for reaching your ELLs? While one…

Classroom Community ·

How Can Paraprofessionals Support ELLs?

We are right in the middle of a series called Small Steps to Success for ELLs! Throughout this series, we are encouraging every person in…

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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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…

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77. Revitalizing Your ESL Program: A Year-End Audit Guide for Success

Before we close our classroom doors for the year, it’s time to reflect on our journey of equipping ELLs for success. We are here…

Language Domains ·

76. Effective Strategies for Promoting Writing Success with ELLs with Guest, Sara Marye

Writing is one of the biggest challenges for ELLs and teachers of ELLs. I recently sat down with my friend, Sara Marye (of The Stellar…

Language Domains ·

75. Text Engineering & Other Instructional Reading Strategies for Supporting Your ELLs with Guest, Susan Patterson

What teacher isn’t looking for effective, easy reading strategies to meet the needs of their multilingual students?! In this episode of the Equipping ELLs podcast,…

Language Domains ·

Breaking Down the 4 Domains of Language: WRITING

We are wrapping up our mini series breaking down the 4 domains of language. This week is all about WRITING! A recent study by…

Language Domains ·

Breaking Down the 4 Domains of Language: READING

Over the course of 4 weeks, we are breaking down the 4 domains of language: Listening, Speaking, Reading, and Writing. Episode 73 is all about…

Language Domains ·

Breaking Down the 4 Domains of Language: SPEAKING

Over the course of 4 weeks, we are breaking down the 4 language domains: Listening, Speaking, Reading, and Writing. Episode 72 is focused on the speaking…

Language Domains ·

Breaking Down the 4 Domains of Language: LISTENING

Over the next few weeks, we will be breaking down the 4 language domains: Listening, Speaking, Reading, and Writing. In my opinion, the listening…

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How to Keep Your ELLs Moving Forward

As we continue in our series called Small Steps to Success for ELLs, episode 69 of the Equipping ELLs podcast is all about helping those…

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