English as a Second Language

I teach elementary EL. During the "normal" school year I co-teach math, reading, and science in classrooms and sometimes work with pull out groups. I am wondering what other elementary EL teachers… more

Has anyone every heard or use iLit ELL in their classroom? What is your take?

How does everybody feel about going back to school?

Looking into new ESL/ELL reading & English curriculum, are there any favorites?

How do you think your ESL numbers will be next school year, especially Newcomers?

How did your ELs do this year learning remotely?

Has anyone else heard talk of renaming ESL students as something more asset/growth-oriented such as English for Multilanguage Learners?

For anyone in NJ did you have to take an OPI and a WPT test for an ESL CEAS? I’m transferring over from NY and it was on the required documents list. I’m a native English speaker and I went to grad sc… more

Are your schools talking about ACCESS scores not counting this year/kids not exiting next year bc of covid?

Ideas for resources/sites for Beginner ESL students to use over the summer?

What else can I do with a masters degree in ESL? I taught at 3 different schools in 3 years. The first two I resigned because they weren’t a good fit and this year I was non renewed despite my perform… more

Who got their ACCESS scores back? Higher, lower, pleasantly surprised? I'm surprised that they did much better in speaking, but we have been very focused on it!

A warm recognition to all teachers who have become HEROES during this time of need for our communities. You truly are HEROES! ❤️. Keep being awesome...we’re almost there.

Looking for a job and willing to move anywhere, USA. Where is there a high need for ESL teachers?

As an ESL teacher, do you ever feel forgotten by your school staff when it comes to Teacher Appreciation Week? Not that I have to get something, but....

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Help! I have one beginner ESL student. He's in 9th grade and he's really falling behind. He reads at probably a 1st or 2nd grade reading level. What can I give him to improve his literacy w/o … more

Have any of your held a zoom meeting or session with parents? My experiences so far have shown me the importance of computer literacy and i think parents need a training session.

How are you addressing EL lessons in your distance learning plans?

How are teachers with high school ELs providing services? Especially to those who are in the program but are proficient? Do you just keep in contact with the teachers?

How are your ELs and their parents handling this crisis? I wish I could give them more support.

Any ideas for how to get ELs to practice speaking remotely?

Does anyone have any ideas how to teach ESL students online, especially Newcomers and non-proficient ELs?

I teach beginning elementary ELs. As we prepare for remote teaching, the administration doesn’t plan to distribute any technology. How to I help families and non readers access activities?!?

How are my fellow ESL teachers and students doing during this time? Do your students have work to do at home?

Any ideas for teaching ESL students (especially those with very limited English and formal schooling skills, computer skills) virtually bc of the corona virus?