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
What Confident ELL Teachers Do Differently
Have you ever watched another ELL teacher work — in a PD session, in a video online, or just heard someone describe their classroom —
Why Your ELL Students Aren’t Making the Progress Everyone Expects (And What to Do About It)
Have you ever sat in a data review meeting and heard someone ask why your ELL students aren’t making progress? In Episode 203 of the
The Translation Trap: Why Letting Students Translate Everything Is Holding Them Back
A middle school math teacher raised her hand during a professional development session and said something I haven’t been able to stop thinking about. “I
Why Nothing Seems to Stick for your ELL Students (and What to do Instead)
Have you ever tried a new strategy with your ELL students, watched it work for a few days, and then wondered why it completely fell
Cooperative Learning Strategies for ELLs: Scaffolding for Effective Peer Interaction
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
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