Professional Learning/Coaching
We collaborate with schools and districts to examine their current instructional practices for students learning English as a second or multiple language, working together to identify areas of strength and opportunities for growth. Drawing on a foundation of research-based best practices and an understanding of the stages of language development, we then develop and deliver professional learning and coaching that is fine-tuned to the specific needs and goals of teachers, EL specialist, central office leaders, and others.
We create sustainable plans for instructional improvement supported with high-quality professional learning and coaching that will make a lasting difference where it matters most—in multilingual students’ learning environment, experiences, and outcomes. With on-site, online, and hybrid services, we can provide school teams with frequent check-ins, visits, coaching, and resources to ensure quality implementation and sustain momentum for continued growth.
Online Professional Learning
Classroom Instruction That Works with English Language Learners: Student Learning Strategies
For classroom teachers and EL specialists, this online, asynchronous, self-paced PD course shows how to use an academic language framework to support multilingual students as they learn vocabulary and language structures that are associated with academic content areas.
The course contains 15 hours of professional learning content including videos, downloadable resources, example exercises, reflection prompts and discussion boards, and more. Visit our official course site for more information and to see a free preview.
Books & Resources
Multilingual Guide
Multilingual students bring rich cultural and linguistic knowledge with them when they enter school. Classroom teachers can leverage this knowledge to create more reading and writing opportunities, with tips and ideas drawn from this quick reference guide.
CITW With EL
English-language learners (ELLs) have specific learning needs and challenges that require a specialized approach. The tools and steps in this book will help you effectively align your instruction of second-language learners to the higher-order thinking skills.
New Classroom Instruction That Works
Built on a more rigorous research base and updated to emphasize student diversity, equity, and inclusion, The New Classroom Instruction That Works offers a streamlined focus on 14 instructional strategies proven to promote deep, meaningful, and lasting learning.
Related Resources
A Clear, Consistent Approach to Planning for Learning
Resources on using content, language objectives, and success criteria to identify and plan for scaffolds using curiosity (interest) and motivation (relevance) to engage learners include:
Success Story: Supporting Educators and Students Across the Pacific
FAQ: What are research-based components of dual language immersion (DLI) programs, frameworks, or models?
Infographic: Translanguaging to Support Students’ Bilingual and Multilingual Development
Video: Multilingualism and Translanguaging in the Classroom
Infographic: Culturally Sustaining Teaching Practices for Multilingual Students
Infographic: Why Do Students’ Languages Matter?