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
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, it’s easy to feel like you’re
The 3 essential tracking systems every ELL teacher needs—without 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
Should You Translate Everything? Essential ELL Strategies for Teachers
Supporting English Language Learners (ELLs) can feel overwhelming — especially when it comes to deciding if, when, and how to use translation in your classroom.
Prioritize Supporting Exceptional Learners with Beth Skelton and Tan Huynh
One of the most powerful visuals introduced in the episode is the “orchard” metaphor. According to Skelton, if your unit is an apple orchard, every
Time-Wasters vs. What Actually Works: How to Plan ELL Lessons That Save You Time and Boost Student Success
Top 5 Lesson Planning Time Wasters ELL Teachers Should Avoid (And What to Do Instead) Planning lessons for English language learners (ELLs) can feel like
From Theory to Practice: Kelly Reider on Making Language Visible in Every Classroom
In a recent episode of the Equipping ELLs Podcast, host Beth Vaucher sat down with Kelly Reider, veteran educator and founder of the English Learner
