English Learners for State Testing Success
English Learners for State Testing Success Test preparation is vital for helping English Learners (ELs) perform their best on assessments that include speaking, listening, reading, and writing components. State tests, or standardized tests for ELs assess language... read moreHow to get High School English Learners to Participate in Lessons
Getting High School English Learners to Participate in Lessons I have been working with high schools with high percentages of English Learners. In many classrooms, lessons were being taught in English and then retaught in Spanish. The English Learners did... read moreFrom Incorrect to Correct: The Power of Effective Feedback
Transforming Mistakes into Opportunities for Growth – Corrective Feedback As educators, we all encounter moments when students struggle to answer questions correctly. So, what can we do when they don’t get it right? How can we help them move from... read moreAll Students Speak English
All Students Speak English I have been working with schools with very high percentages of English Learners. Classes were being taught in English and then retaught in Spanish. Were the English Learners using any English? No, they sat and waited for the... read more

