Best Beth Vaucher Podcasts (2023)

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Equipping ELLs

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76. Effective Strategies for Promoting Writing Success with ELLs with Guest, Sara Marye 36:48

1h ago36:48

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Writing is one of the biggest challenges for ELLs and teachers of ELLs. Too often, writing is viewed as a product, when it should be viewed as a process. A foundational step in the process is understanding and mastering syntax, or sentence structure. We welcome back to the show Sara Marye, from The Stellar Teacher Co. as we delve into the fundament…

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75. Text Engineering & Other Instructional Reading Strategies for Supporting Your English Language Learners with Guest, Susan Patterson 28:37

7d ago28:37

28:37

We all know that teachers are constantly seeking new ways to enhance their students' reading skills. That's why in today's episode, we have special guest, Susan Patterson (My MLL Mentor) who shares her expertise on reading support for ELLs. With proven reading strategies to add to your teacher toolkit, this conversation will equip you with valuable…

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74. Breaking It Down: The Writing Domain 24:12

6h ago24:12

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Do you find the following statistics alarming? A recent study by the National Assessment of Educational Progress found that only 27% of U.S. eighth-graders were proficient in writing. In the same year, a survey by the National Center for Education Statistics found that only 24% of high school seniors were proficient in writing. Writing can be diffi…

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Equipping ELLs

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73. Breaking It Down: The Reading Domain 34:35

5d ago34:35

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Do you want to know why our episodes centered on reading seem to get the most downloads? Because teaching reading to ELLs is HARD! We've been taking a deeper dive into each of the 4 domains of language. In this episode, we break down the reading domain. Being hooked on phonics may not be the best approach with your ELLs. We hope you'll listen in to…

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72. Breaking It Down: The Speaking Domain 33:13

12d ago33:13

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Over the course of 4 weeks, we are breaking down the 4 language domains: Listening, Speaking, Reading, and Writing. In today's episode, we'll discuss the 4 stages of development in the speaking domain. You'll learn practical strategies to get your students speaking. We'll share tips for your lesson planning so that you purposefully carve out time f…

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71. Breaking It Down: The Listening Domain 32:04

19d ago32:04

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It is important to be aware of each of the different areas of the brain that are activated as your students learn English. We need to help our students view their brains as a muscle they are strengthening! Over the next few weeks, we will be breaking down the 4 language domains: Listening, Speaking, Reading, and Writing. In my opinion, the listenin…

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70. If You're Not Focused On This One Thing, You Are Wasting Your Time. 28:29

26d ago28:29

28:29

At Equipping ELLs, we pride ourselves on giving practical strategies to our listeners in every episode. Along with this, we want to make sure our listeners have the foundational understanding for why these strategies work and how our students learn. In this episode, we go deeper into understanding language theory. The key terms for today are langua…

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69. 5 Ways to Keep Your ELLs Moving Forward 21:47

1M ago21:47

21:47

Does the term longterm language learner apply to any of the students in your classroom? What can we do to keep our ELLs moving forward? I am my own humble inspiration for today's episode, simply because I am a longterm Spanish language learner. Having studied Spanish for 10 years, and now having lived in a Spanish-speaking country for 10 more, why …

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68. Differentiation Made Easy 25:18

1M ago25:18

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Differentiate instruction. Every teacher has heard these familiar words given a million times. We strive to accomplish this goal both for the success of our diverse learners and also for the evaluation that follows a dreaded classroom observation. In this episode, you'll learn numerous strategies you can use to make differentiation easy! And you'll…

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Equipping ELLs

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67. Small Steps to Success: A Conversation about Modifying on the Fly with Two ELL Teachers 28:44

2M ago28:44

28:44

Modifying is part of the day-to-day for any teacher of ELLs. Sometimes it comes as second-nature. Other times, we wrack our brains: “How do I make this particular content unit accessible to my ELLs?” or “How do I meet the needs of the majority, while still giving adequate attention to the newcomer?” The fact is, you probably don’t have the time to …

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66. Practical Tips for Co-Teaching with Guest, Leslie Tomanovich 36:34

2M ago36:34

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Are you currently co-teaching, preparing for co-teaching, or maybe just hoping some day your school will adopt this effective model for reaching ELLs? In this episode, Beth interviews guest, Leslie Tomanovich. Leslie is an ENL (English as a New Language) teacher in New York. After years of teaching with the pull-out method, the state of New York ch…

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65. Comparing Program Models for Teaching ELLs: Which is Most Effective? 23:15

3M ago23:15

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You've learned the pros and cons of a variety of program models, but which is the most effective for reaching your ELLs? While one school may have students in a full immersion program, other schools are using the pull-out approach. It is important to know the different methods available when teaching ELLs, and you may have more power than you reali…

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Equipping ELLs

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64. How Can Paraprofessionals Support ELLs? 20:15

3M ago20:15

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Are you a paraprofessional, wondering how best to support your ELLs? Or are you a classroom teacher that knows you are underutilizing the paraprofessionals in your building? We are right in the middle of a series called Small Steps to Success for ELLs! Throughout this series, we are encouraging every person in our schools, from the front office to …

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Equipping ELLs

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63. 4 Easy Shifts to Make to Support ELLs in the Homeroom Classroom 26:42

3M ago26:42

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If you’re a homeroom teacher, the thought of figuring out how to support ELL students in your classroom may be completely overwhelming. I know this because I’ve been there. When I was a homeroom teacher, I didn’t support my English language learners very well. As we are working on taking small steps to make a big impact on our ELL students, I want …

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Equipping ELLs

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62. 5 Things ESL Teachers Wish Homeroom Teachers Knew 24:10

3M ago24:10

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There are so many important positions in every school but sometimes it can be challenging to understand just what each person does and does not do. As ESL teachers, we may have come across some misconceptions that other staff members have about us and our role. We all want to work together as best as possible so that we can help our ELL students be…

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Equipping ELLs

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61. 5 Ways Schools Can Create a Welcoming Environment for ELL Families with Guest Janna Adams 30:19

4M ago30:19

30:19

We know how important it is for us to make our new ELLs feel welcome and comfortable but how can we help their families feel supported? There can be so much confusion for families as they are adjusting to living in a new country, learning a new school system, and understanding different offerings and options that are available. Our guest, Janna Ada…

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60. Cultural Crash Course with Guest Margarita Pearce 38:09

4M ago38:09

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Understanding where our students come from and who they are is so important to ensuring we are providing them with an environment where they feel welcome and respected. This may mean dismantling some assumptions we have about different countries and really trying to understand the countries they are coming from and the specific areas they are comin…

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59. Small Steps to a Creating a Culturally Competent School with Guest Jocelynn Hubbard 32:17

4M ago32:17

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As ESL teachers, we are especially aware of how important it is for our ELL students to feel welcome, respected, and safe. Because of this, creating a culturally competent school environment is so important. Our guest today, Jocelynn Hubbard, is sharing how all teachers, admin, and staff play a huge role in creating this culturally competent enviro…

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Equipping ELLs

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58. 12 PD Topics to Steal Now! 25:59

4M ago25:59

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Have you been asked to provide training to the staff on supporting ELLs but have no idea what you could present on? I see people asking all the time what they can do to provide training or PD to their school staff on supporting ELLs. If you’ve been there, I’ve got you! I am sharing 12 ideas for PD training you can feel confident sharing with teache…

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57. How Administrators Can Impact ELLs with Guest Maria Montroni-Currais 33:45

5M ago33:45

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Do you ever feel like you are solely responsible for supporting your English language learners? That responsibility is NOT just yours. We are continuing our Small Steps to Success series by looking at what role administrators play in supporting ELLs. Today we are joined by Maria Montroni-Currais who is sharing her insights on how administrators can…

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56. The Answer to This Question Will Change How You Teach ELLs This Year 23:07

5M ago23:07

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Have you ever stopped to really think about what success looks like for your ELL students? Are you only gauging the success of your students based on if they are proficient in English or not? Defining what success looks like for your students is critical to ensuring your students experience successes and feel confident throughout their English lang…

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55. 5 Easy Ways to Restart the Year Now 21:00

5M ago21:00

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Coming back from winter break is the perfect time to restart and refresh things in order to make the most of the second half of the year. I know this year, and the past few years, have been incredibly stressful and exhausting and the thought of doing a refresh may be overwhelming. I totally get that! I want to help you finish the year strong so I a…

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Equipping ELLs

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54. 3 Things to STOP Doing with ELLs (And What to Do Instead) - Top Episode from 2022 20:57

5M ago20:57

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We all want to support our ELLs as best as possible but some of the things we are doing could actually be inhibiting their growth. As teachers, we are doing our best to figure out what our students need in order to be successful. Unfortunately, some of our efforts could be an unnecessary waste of time. If you’re confused about what ELLs actually ne…

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Equipping ELLs

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53. The 1 Reason Your ELLs Aren't Making Growth and How to Change That Now [LISTENER FAVORITE] 17:21

5M ago17:21

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Are you trying everything you can think of and your ELLs still aren’t making progress? When I talk to teachers whose students aren’t making growth, there is one common thread across the board. Doubt. The good news is that doubt is a reflection of our mindset so if we can fix our mindset, we can help out ELLs make more growth. If you’ve ever doubted…

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52. 5 Questions to Ask Yourself as You Prepare for Observation Lessons 20:34

6M ago20:34

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Does the thought of being observed by your admin make you panic a little bit? I think it’s safe to say most teachers don’t love observations. They cause extra stress and nervousness no matter how amazing of a teacher you are. If you’re dreading an upcoming observation, don’t worry! I am sharing five tips to help your observation lesson run smoothly…

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51. 5 New Tech Tools to Try Now 21:29

6M ago21:29

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What do you do when you have a love/hate relationship with technology but you know there are amazing tools that will help your ELLs learn? You find simple tech tools! I am sharing 5 of my favorite tech tools that provide students amazing support that will help them succeed and soar. In this episode, we are covering really simple but powerful ways w…

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50. 5 Ways To Prepare for Access Testing Now 17:23

6M ago17:23

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Do you dread prepping your students for Access testing every year? I think it’s safe to say we all do. What if I told you there is a way to prep without taking precious time away from giving students the support they actually need? Toss the test prep packets because I am sharing 5 fun ways you can prepare for Access testing starting right now. We w…

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Equipping ELLs

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49. 5 Reasons To Be Thankful You Teach ELLs 16:05

6M ago16:05

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Thanksgiving in the U.S. is right around the corner which means it’s the perfect time to look at why we should be thankful that we get the privilege to teach our English language learners. At this point in the year, you may be feeling tired and overwhelmed so I want to remind you why we are so fortunate to be able to work with amazing ELL students.…

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48. 5 Ways Translanguaging Affirms Our ELLs Identity with Guest Tevia Tovares 40:27

7M ago40:27

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Have you heard about the new, hot topic, translanguaging? If not, don’t worry! Today we are talking all about it! Tevia Tovares is joining us today to share her experience with translanguaging and how she encourages translanguaging in the classroom. We know how important it is to create a safe, comfortable, and inclusive atmosphere for our ELLs. In…

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Equipping ELLs

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47. How to Teach with the 5 Stages of Language Acquisition in Mind with Guest Cris Howard 31:35

7M ago31:35

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Do you know what stage of language acquisition your ELL students are in and how to support them in that stage? Understanding the stages and knowing where your students are at is so important in helping them successfully learn the English language. Cris Howard is joining us today to share her extensive knowledge on language acquisition and its impor…

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Equipping ELLs

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46. 4 Ways to Use Holidays to Improve English Skills 17:28

7M ago17:28

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Holiday season is upon us in the U.S. which means it’s a great opportunity to improve our ELLs’ English language using seasonal vocabulary. We can take advantage of the season and use the excitement of the holidays to engage our students and really work on their English skills. Today, I am sharing some activities I wish I would have done to take fu…

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Equipping ELLs

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45. How One Librarian Created a Culture of Reading in Her School 30:48

7M ago30:48

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Are you looking to create a culture of reading at your school and with your ELLs? We all know that reading opens so many doors for our students but getting them to read can be a struggle. Today I am joined by high school librarian Terrie Sharp, who is sharing how she helped create a culture of learning in her school. There can be many obstacles in …

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Equipping ELLs

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44. The Essential Components to Creating Skilled Readers with Guest Sara Marye (Part 2) 33:54

8M ago33:54

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I’m sure you’ve heard about the Science of Reading and maybe your school is pushing to incorporate it more into literacy lessons but you aren’t quite sure how to do that. You’re in luck! Today, we are continuing our conversation with Sara Marye about how to create skilled readers through literacy instruction and the Science of Reading. If you haven…

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Equipping ELLs

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43. The Essential Components to Creating Skilled Readers with Guest Sara Marye (Part 1) 30:24

8M ago30:24

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The new “hot topic” in education this year is the Science of Reading. You may have heard about it or looked into it but aren’t sure how to incorporate it into your work with ELL students. Maybe you aren’t really sure what all the buzz is about. Sara Marye from The Stellar Teacher Company is joining us today to share her expertise about literacy and…

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Equipping ELLs

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42. How to Have Fun with Phonics with Guest Aylin Claahsen 31:47

8M ago31:47

31:47

Disclaimer: the audio for this episode is not the best, but the content is so great that we still want you to hear it! There is a huge shift in how schools are teaching reading. They are moving away from Guided Reading and moving towards Science of Reading with a focus on phonics and phonemic awareness. Today, Aylin Claahsen is joining us to share …

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Equipping ELLs

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41. Rethinking the Way We Teach Sight Words with Leslie Tomanovich 34:11

8M ago34:11

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Reading can be a challenge for many students and it can be especially difficult for our ELL students. That’s why it is so important to systematically work on sight words with our students. Leslie Tomanovich is joining us today to share her experience and wisdom on teaching sight words to our ELL students. When it comes to reading, we want to find w…

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40. Easy Ways to Incorporate SEL with Our ELLs with Guest Rachel Davis 21:22

9M ago21:22

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Working with our ELL students on social emotional learning is so important now more than ever. Between virtual learning, the pandemic, and any traumatic experiences they may have been through, they may need help with coping skills and that is where SEL comes in. Today, we are getting some wonderful insight about the importance of SEL from our guest…

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Equipping ELLs

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39. How to Lesson Plan for ELLs Using Language Forms and Functions with Guest Kristen Vibas 32:35

9M ago32:35

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Have you ever thought about trying out a different lesson planning process? Planning units and lessons based on language forms and functions may be a method that could really benefit your ELLs! Today, I have special guest, Kristen Vibas, joining us to talk about how she plans her lessons around different language functions and forms. In this episod…

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Equipping ELLs

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38. 5 Ways to Use Assessment to Drive Action 26:55

9M ago26:55

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It seems like our ELL students are constantly taking assessments. They take them with us, for core classes, benchmarks, and the list goes on! But are these assessments helping to drive our instruction or are they just wasting time? Today, we are diving into how to better assess students authentically so that we can adjust our instruction to meet ou…

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Equipping ELLs

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37. Simple Classroom Management Tips for ELLs 28:39

9M ago28:39

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We all know that classroom management is crucial for a smooth school year. But where do you even start with classroom management, especially when you aren’t a homeroom teacher? Today, we are diving into how to get started with easy-to-implement strategies to help you have great classroom management this year! Classroom management begins with buildi…

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Equipping ELLs

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36. The Most Important Place to Start This School Year with Guest Sindy Bonilla 29:08

9M ago29:08

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As we head into the start of another school year, we want to make sure that we are creating a welcoming place for our ELLs and newcomers right away. There always seems to be pressure to get started with assessments and lessons but it is so important to slow down the first few weeks of school. Sindy Bonilla is joining us today to talk about how she …

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Equipping ELLs

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35. 3 Easy To Do Activities for the First Days of School 21:21

10M ago21:21

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The first day of school is filled with so much excitement but can be full of stress and anxiety for our students. We all try to start the year off right by building relationships and community and often do this by using get-to-know-you activities or icebreakers. Unfortunately, these can cause unnecessary stress and create fear in students, especial…

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Equipping ELLs

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34. 3 Problems You Are Facing When Lesson Planning For ELLs (And How to Fix Them!) 29:39

10M ago29:39

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Do you feel like you are spending so much time planning lessons or that you’re on a hamster wheel of lesson planning? If that sounds like you, this episode is one you don’t want to miss! I am diving into three common problems I see when it comes to ESL teachers and lesson planning. In today’s episode, I am talking about one of the biggest stressors…

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Equipping ELLs

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33. What Supporting ELLs in K-8 Looks Like with Guest Jina Wood 35:20

10M ago35:20

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Have you been curious what ESL teachers’ roles look like in other districts? We are joined by special guest Jina Wood who is sharing what her role as the K-8 ESL teacher looks like in her district in Iowa. Jina gives us a look at her challenges and shares her tips on how she ensures her students’ needs are being met. In this episode, Jina talks abo…

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Equipping ELLs

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32. What Supporting ELLs in K-4 Looks Like with Guest Jen Ferreyra 40:37

10M ago40:37

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How can you successfully support your K-4 ELLs in a very large district? Our special guest is sharing some insight! In this episode, Jen Ferreyra is giving us a glimpse into what her role as an ESL teacher looks like at her school. Today, Jen and I are talking about how she works with other teachers to provide the best support possible for her stud…

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31. What Supporting ELLs in K-12 Looks Like with Guest Karen Hartke 30:47

11M ago30:47

30:47

Are you wondering what teaching ELLs looks like in other schools or districts? Today, I am chatting with Karen Hartke to get some insight into what being an ESL teacher looks like for her and her district. Karen serves as both the only ESL teacher and the EL coordinator in her K-12 district which brings on unique challenges. In this episode, she is…

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30. Setting Up for Intermediate ELLs 22:17

11M ago22:17

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Summer is flying by and we are finishing up our summer series, Successfully Setting Up for the School Year this Summer, by looking at how to prepare for our intermediate students. We want to be prepared so our classroom environment is one of trust, safety, support, and high standards. Today, we are looking at how to set up routines that help our in…

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29. Setting Up Materials for Newcomers 16:45

11M ago16:45

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We are seeing more and more newcomers join our classrooms in the U.S. every year. It can be both exciting and challenging when these students first join our classrooms but today, I am walking you through tips on helping both you and them be successful those first few weeks of school! We are continuing our Successfully Setting Up for the School Year…

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Equipping ELLs

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28. Save Planning Time by Creating Teaching Templates 12:28

11M ago12:28

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How great would it be if you could “plug and play” your lessons and resources next school year? Well, you can and I’m here to show you how creating templates can save you precious time! Planning lessons, creating activities, tracking data, meetings, duties - the list of tasks for teachers goes on and on! Good news! I’m sharing a way to save time an…

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Equipping ELLs

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27. Defining Daily Language Expectations for All Levels of ELLs 11:57

12M ago11:57

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Are you looking for something easy to do to help you prepare for next school year? I am giving you something you will want on hand at all times to help you support your ELL students. We are continuing our summer series, Successfully Setting Up for the School Year This Summer, with a tool that requires little prep but will be a big help! We have alr…

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