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Episode 51 – Teaching English Content: Here are 3 Ideas How To Make it Accessible to ELs

In today’s episode, I discuss academic connections in response to a question from one of my listeners about teaching English Content. Why is traditional English Language Arts content inferencing, finding metaphors and similes, and identifying literary elements, so difficult for English Learners? It is a higher order thinking skill that requires a deep understanding of…

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Episode 50 – Fun and Effective Test Prep Strategies with Laura Kebart

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In today’s episode, I discuss test prep with a dear friend and business bestie of mine, Laura Kebart. Laura serves busy middle school English Language Arts teachers who actively choose family time over prepping for class. Through her website, lesson plan resources, and annual virtual conferences, she helps teachers go home earlier each day so

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Episode 49 – 5 Ways to Build Background Knowledge for your ESL Students

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In order for students to reach an optimal level of learning, they need to know what we’re talking about and that involves not only language, but background knowledge of the subject area concepts. In today’s episode, I will share 5 ways to build background knowledge for your ESL students. Being immersed in the language is

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8 reasons why ESL instructional coaching is an integral part in teacher success

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Happy New Year, 2023! I quite enjoy having a routine but I am also a huge fan of the energy of new beginnings. And speaking about new beginnings and embracing what works, in today’s episode, I want to share with you something that I have not talked about yet! And that is ESL instructional coaching,

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Episode 47 – 5 Ways to Reset Your ESL Classroom Management

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The Holiday Season can be hectic both at home and at school. No matter the age group you teach, it can be a challenge to figure out how to teach and manage everything during this time of year. Much like a computer sometimes needs a reset, your classroom might need one too, and the New

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Episode 46 – How to Set Intentional Goals with Your EL Students

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With the new year right around the corner, we tend to reflect on the things we accomplished and what we can do to improve on the quality of our lives, both personally and professionally in the next year. So setting goals is especially popular this time of year, and often, as life keeps going, those

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