
We all know that teaching isn’t easy, but it doesn’t have to be this hard. Equipping ELLs is a podcast for both ESL specialists and homeroom teachers who are looking for effective and engaging ways to support their English Language Learners without adding to their endless to-do list.
Tune in each week to hear tips, strategies, and inspirational stories that will empower you to better reach your ELL students, equip them with life-long skills, and strengthen relationships with colleagues and parents.
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Latest Episodes

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

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,

Mastering the 4 Language Domains: Daily Routines for ELL Success
Are you struggling to fit all the language domainsโlistening, speaking, reading, and writingโinto your ELL instruction without overwhelming your schedule or your students? Youโre not

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

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, itโs easy to feel like youโre

The 3 essential tracking systems every ELL teacher needsโwithout 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