Terminology to Describe Multilingual Learners: Labels and Their Implications Terminology maps available for free download At SupportEd, we had been hearing the terms English learner, multilingual learner, multilingual language learner, and emergent bilingual being used interchangeably. These were just a few of many terms used in the field of English…
5 Ways to Serve Your Students with Limited or Interrupted Formal Education (SLIFE) Have you noticed any changes to your multilingual learner (ML) population in recent years? As educators of MLs, we are aware that world events often have an impact on our newly arrived MLs’ lived experiences. In this…
7 Resources on Culturally Responsive Teaching for ML educators Finding quality resources online on culturally responsive teaching for MLs can be tricky. Look no further — We’ve compiled 7 resources that are filled with quality content, PD hours, and everything to help guide you on strengthening your expertise around culturally responsive…
5 Look-fors for English Learner (EL) Engagement in Distance or Hybrid Learning As many schools across the country transition from full distance learning to hybrid models of instruction, some of us at SupportEd have had the opportunity to observe instruction of English learners (ELs) and coach teachers to hone their…
Celebrating 10 Years of Supporting English Learners (ELs) On March 8, 2011, Diane submitted a request to the Virginia State Corporation Commission to form a small consulting group to support educators of English Learners (ELs). Ten years later she looks back on SupportEd’s journey to this auspicious anniversary. As with…
What I Know About My Multilingual Learner (ML) Google Slides Template Before the pandemic, information sharing between teachers often happened in passing–in the hallway, over lunch, after school. Working virtually during distance learning has made sharing information about students even harder. As always, educators rise to the challenge, adapt quickly,…
