ESL programs can vary greatly, often due to varying resources, funding, and caseloads. How can teachers who are stretched across multiple buildings with limited funding best meet the needs of their ELLs?
Welcome to episode 121 of the Equipping ELLs podcast! In today’s discussion, we explore the importance of advocating for both students and teachers, sharing practical tips and heartfelt encouragement to enhance the teaching journey. And we welcome to the show TWO special guests, Jessie Bloyd and Natalie Briscoe! These two serve teachers in rural Kansas, by providing a consortium, cadres, and professional development.
In this episode:
- Advocating for Students and Teachers:
- Our guests emphasize the significance of advocating not only for students’ needs but also for the professional development and support that educators require.
- Highlighting the vulnerability that teachers may experience in seeking help and resources, they encourage a culture of open communication and mutual support within educational communities.
- Forming Collaborative Networks:
- Host Beth Vaucher invites Natalie and Jessie to discuss the benefits of forming collaborative networks such as consortiums and cadres, where educators can come together to share ideas, resources, and best practices.
- Our guests respond: What is a consortium? What roles to cadres play in teacher development?
- Emphasizing the role of administrators in supporting collaborative efforts, they encourage educators to initiate conversations and partnerships to drive positive change in their schools and districts.
- Professional Development and Resource Sharing:
- We all know the importance of ongoing professional development for educators. There is so much to be gained in sharing resources, strategies, and curriculum materials.
- Through examples of successful collaboration and resource sharing, our guests inspire educators to proactively seek out opportunities for growth and learning within their professional communities.
As educators, advocating for support and fostering collaboration is essential for creating a positive and enriching learning environment for both students and teachers alike. By embracing a mindset of continuous improvement and mutual support, we can work together to address challenges, share insights, and ultimately empower each other to succeed in our shared mission of education!
Resources:
- Join the Equipping ELLs Membership (We have everything you need for your school year!)
- Shop our TpT Store for Hundreds of ELL Resources
- Connect with Natalie Briscoe
- Connect with Jessie Bloyd
- Follow Southwest Plains Regional Service Center on Instagram
Connect with Beth:
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.
