Blog – Inspiring Young Learners

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…

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…

Lesson Planning ·

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…

Lesson Planning ·

Mastering ELL Instruction: The ‘What’ in Our 4-Step Framework

As educators, making the most of our limited time with ELL students is crucial. But what exactly should you be teaching English language learners to…

Classroom Community ·

Helping Newcomer ELLs Find Their Voice: Overcoming the Silent Period

What is the silent period? Why does it happen? How can you help your students move out of the silent period and gain confidence in…

Classroom Community ·

Mastering ELL Instruction: The ‘Who’ in Our 4-Step Framework

Let’s explore how you can learn more about your students to build strong connections and set them up for success. Supporting your English language learners…

Empowering Gen Ed Teachers of ELLs with Risa Woods

Classroom Community ·

Empowering General Ed Teachers: Practical Tips to Support ELLs with Risa Woods

Are you an ESL teacher feeling overwhelmed by the struggle to get your ELLs the support they need in their general education classrooms? Or perhaps…

Classroom Community ·

Equitable Grading Strategies for ELLs with Guest, Esperanza “Macky” Wickert

Do you find it a challenge to achieve equitable grading for your English language learners? Episode 141 of the Equipping ELLs podcast is here to…

Classroom Community ·

Enhancing ELL Education: Best Practices and Strategies with Guest Paloma Cortes-Goodwyn

In this episode of Equipping ELLs we welcome a special guest to share best practices and strategies for enhancing ELL education. Host Beth Vaucher recently…

Collaboration in ELL education, Andrea Honigsfeld

Classroom Community ·

Collaboration in ELL Classrooms: Expert Tips from Dr. Andrea Honigsfeld

We are diving into the transformative power of collaboration in ELL classrooms with renowned expert Andrea Honigsfeld. Welcome to another insightful episode of Equipping ELLs…

Classroom Community ·

Essential Organization Tips for Teachers: An Interview with Kristen Donegan

In Episode 138 of the Equipping ELLs podcast, host Beth Vaucher interviews educator and coach, Kristen Donegan to share essential organization tips for teachers. Kristen…

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