How do I advocate for myself and my students?
The truth is, the educational landscape for ESL teachers and their students is weak. Teachers are overloaded and under-resourced. More and more students are being labeled “long-term English language learners.” So what do we do?
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Episode 108 of the Equipping ELLs podcast focuses on practical steps for educators to become effective advocates: for their own needs and the needs of their ELLs.
In the episode, you’ll hear host Beth Vaucher define what advocacy is and what it is not.
Then, lean in as Beth shares a five-step process for educators to advocate for change!
Filled with the inspiration and practical support you need to advocate for change, this episode is worth a listen.
The landscape of education for ELLs CAN change, and it can start with YOU!
Resources:
- Join the Equipping ELLs Membership (We have everything you need for your school year!)
- Shop our TpT Store for Hundreds of ELL Resources
- Guide from ¡Colorín colorado!: How Educators can Advocate for ELLs
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More about Equipping ELLs:
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.
Your host, Beth Vaucher, is the founder of Inspiring Young Learners. She is an ESL certified homeroom teacher with over 10 years of experience teaching in the US and internationally. Her background of M.Ed in ESL and Curriculum and Instruction combined with her experience has led her to develop a bestselling newcomer curriculum that has sold in over 90 countries around the globe. She brings a different perspective to teaching ELLs from her years teaching and living abroad and working with ELLs from around the world. You will walk away from each episode with the ideas and tools you need to transform your experience as a teacher and cultivate a thriving and welcoming environment for your ELL students.
