Digital Guide for ELL Specialists by Christina Empey https://padlet.com/cempey8/ateposdsg5js7ril A guide for ELL teacher including programming, equity frameworks, pedagogy, and leadership within the role. en-us 2023-06-28 03:17:04 UTC 2026-02-19 12:14:29 UTC hello@padlet.com BC English Language Learning Policy cempey8 https://padlet.com/cempey8/ateposdsg5js7ril/wish/2634001115 The ELL guidelines are intended to provide educators with expectations and outlines for instruction. The guidelines provide an overview of equitable instruction that allows for flexibility for ELL students. ]]> 2023-06-28 03:32:36 UTC https://padlet.com/cempey8/ateposdsg5js7ril/wish/2634001115 Co-Teaching for ELLs cempey8 https://padlet.com/cempey8/ateposdsg5js7ril/wish/2634004926 One of the main roles of an ELL specialist is to collaborate effectively with the classroom teacher. Co-teaching includes collaboration between the ELL specialist and classroom teacher. Dove and Honigsfeld suggest that there are three areas for successful co-teaching. This include: trust with co-teaching partner, use the 4 C's (co-planning, co-teaching, co-assessment and reflection), and leadership support.

Other ways to ensure successful co-teaching include (Dove & Honigsfeld): 

1) Plan consistent time to collaborate
2) Clearly define roles 
3)Establish a positive school culture ]]> 2023-06-28 03:37:52 UTC https://padlet.com/cempey8/ateposdsg5js7ril/wish/2634004926 Three Key Roles of the ELL teacher cempey8 https://padlet.com/cempey8/ateposdsg5js7ril/wish/2634021139 ELL students used to be in a space apart from the rest of their English speaking peers. Researchers and educators have learned that ELL students do not need to be segregated from the rest of the school. Instead, they need tools and advocacy to be successful within the inclusive learning environment (Platt & Wolfe 2015).

Platt and Wolfe (2015) explain how today, there are three key roles.
 
1) Supporting systematic language development 
2) Supporting access to grade level content 
3) Serving as advocates and local experts to support colleagues and the school in better meeting ELLs needs  ]]> 2023-06-28 03:58:28 UTC https://padlet.com/cempey8/ateposdsg5js7ril/wish/2634021139 Role of ELL teacher - North Vancouver School District cempey8 https://padlet.com/cempey8/ateposdsg5js7ril/wish/2634035191
  • Welcome new students and provide orientation to the school
  • Identify and assess new students who were not assessed in August at ESC
  • Coordinate with school office staff to ensure students are correctly identified and included on the *1701 list before September 30th 
  • Coordinate with ELL Facilitator to ensure identified students are included in ELL Central 
  • Follow monthly checklist of tasks as outlined in Timeline
  • Provide support to Direct and Indirect students and work collaboratively with classroom teachers
  • Attend ELL networking meetings 
    • ]]>     2023-06-28 04:18:54 UTC https://padlet.com/cempey8/ateposdsg5js7ril/wish/2634035191     Types of Supports: Push in/Pull out cempey8 https://padlet.com/cempey8/ateposdsg5js7ril/wish/2634040313 When co-planning with classroom teachers, ELL teachers can decide the most successful methods for working with ELL students.

    Push In:
    ELL teachers can co-teach, work in small groups, or provide individual support within the classroom setting. The need for dedicated, explicit collaboration is important.

    Pull Out:
    ELL teachers can pull students and work outside the classroom setting while working with small groups or provide individual instruction.



    ]]>     2023-06-28 04:25:24 UTC https://padlet.com/cempey8/ateposdsg5js7ril/wish/2634040313     Literacy and Assessment cempey8 https://padlet.com/cempey8/ateposdsg5js7ril/wish/2634048379 ELL teachers must provide effective language and literacy assessment. The ELL teacher develops an AIP for each student and these instructional supports and assessments can help inform this document. ]]> 2023-06-28 04:36:18 UTC https://padlet.com/cempey8/ateposdsg5js7ril/wish/2634048379 Samples of Language Assessment Videos from Learn Alberta cempey8 https://padlet.com/cempey8/ateposdsg5js7ril/wish/2634048686 2023-06-28 04:36:51 UTC https://padlet.com/cempey8/ateposdsg5js7ril/wish/2634048686 Assessment-Literate Language Teacher cempey8 https://padlet.com/cempey8/ateposdsg5js7ril/wish/2634049067 Assessment-Literate Language Teacher is having
    the knowledge, skills, and process associated with designing, selecting, implementing, scoring, and/or using high-quality assessments to improve student learning (U.S. Department of Education).]]>     2023-06-28 04:37:31 UTC https://padlet.com/cempey8/ateposdsg5js7ril/wish/2634049067     Communicative Competence cempey8 https://padlet.com/cempey8/ateposdsg5js7ril/wish/2634057905 Learning how to communicate effectively is the overall goal when teaching ELL students. Communication includes listening, speaking, reading and writing. It is essential for educators to develop and use assessment tools that guide practise so that students develop the necessary competencies that will help them becomes effective communicators. (Learn Alberta)

    Learn Alberta explains how communicative language involves developing language proficiency through meaningful interactions and learning engagements. 
    Learning opportunities should go beyond memorization and should take on a more communicative approach. Assessments should focus on the learners ability to understand and use language in an effective and authentic way. (Learn BC).]]>     2023-06-28 04:50:31 UTC https://padlet.com/cempey8/ateposdsg5js7ril/wish/2634057905     Sample Writing Assessments cempey8 https://padlet.com/cempey8/ateposdsg5js7ril/wish/2634065048 Writing Assessments:
    • Individual writing prompt
    • Individual writing assignment (journal, notes, reports, projects, essays, tests, surveys) 
    • Group administered writing prompt 
    • Group writing projects 

    ]]>     2023-06-28 05:00:29 UTC https://padlet.com/cempey8/ateposdsg5js7ril/wish/2634065048     Oral Language Assessments cempey8 https://padlet.com/cempey8/ateposdsg5js7ril/wish/2634071894 Oral Language Assessments:
    • Standardized language assessment 
    • Language Surveys and Interviews 
    • Sharing Picture Books 
    • Informal Observation of student following directions 
    • Classroom Discussions 
    • Audio/Video Recording 
    • Scribing student ideas
    • Running Record
    • Story Re-Telling 

    ]]>     2023-06-28 05:10:02 UTC https://padlet.com/cempey8/ateposdsg5js7ril/wish/2634071894     Listening Assessments cempey8 https://padlet.com/cempey8/ateposdsg5js7ril/wish/2634074379 Listening Assessments:
    • One to one interviews during class time 
    • Listening tasks in which the students complete oral or written responses to orally given prompt (can be done individually or as a group) 
    • Observation during class discussions/cooperative group tasks


    ]]>     2023-06-28 05:13:34 UTC https://padlet.com/cempey8/ateposdsg5js7ril/wish/2634074379     Reading Assessments cempey8 https://padlet.com/cempey8/ateposdsg5js7ril/wish/2634075284 Reading Assessments:
    • During silent reading, student reads excerpt from book
    • Running record/individual reading assessment
    • Paired or small group reading
    • Guided reading 
    • Literature circles 
    • Structured literacy tasks 
    ]]>     2023-06-28 05:14:53 UTC https://padlet.com/cempey8/ateposdsg5js7ril/wish/2634075284     The Equity Rubric cempey8 https://padlet.com/cempey8/ateposdsg5js7ril/wish/2634833306 This rubric is a tool for reflection and ongoing development for teachers to assess how they are providing equitable services for ELL students. ]]> 2023-06-29 03:39:43 UTC https://padlet.com/cempey8/ateposdsg5js7ril/wish/2634833306 Universal Designs for Learning as a Key to Equity cempey8 https://padlet.com/cempey8/ateposdsg5js7ril/wish/2634834294 2023-06-29 03:41:34 UTC https://padlet.com/cempey8/ateposdsg5js7ril/wish/2634834294 Equity for ELL students cempey8 https://padlet.com/cempey8/ateposdsg5js7ril/wish/2634846110 The role of the ELL specialists includes making equity a priority for ELL students. To achieve equity, students are supported and have access to the same grade level content as their English speaking peers. The curriculum is not watered down for ELL students. ELL students should have access to rich curriculum. ]]> 2023-06-29 04:03:43 UTC https://padlet.com/cempey8/ateposdsg5js7ril/wish/2634846110 Guidelines for Universal Designs for Learning from CAST cempey8 https://padlet.com/cempey8/ateposdsg5js7ril/wish/2634850232 2023-06-29 04:12:20 UTC https://padlet.com/cempey8/ateposdsg5js7ril/wish/2634850232 Response to Intervention cempey8 https://padlet.com/cempey8/ateposdsg5js7ril/wish/2634852082 Students that are struggling should receive intervention based on the RTI framework. Through a muli-tiered support system, educators can identify and plan interventions for students. ]]> 2023-06-29 04:15:52 UTC https://padlet.com/cempey8/ateposdsg5js7ril/wish/2634852082 Leadership on Behalf of ELL students cempey8 https://padlet.com/cempey8/ateposdsg5js7ril/wish/2634855312 The role of the ELL specialist is to become an advocate for ELL students. Teachers become ambassadors for ELL students in the school. ELL specialists collaborate effectively with teachers and administration in order to bring positive change for students. 

    "Candidates demonstrate dispositions of professionalism and leadership by collaborating with colleagues, advocating for ELs and their families, engaging in self-assessment and reflection, pursuing continuous professional development, and honing their teaching practice through supervised teaching." (Fenner & Breiseth, 2017). ]]>     2023-06-29 04:21:09 UTC https://padlet.com/cempey8/ateposdsg5js7ril/wish/2634855312     Leadership Characteristics cempey8 https://padlet.com/cempey8/ateposdsg5js7ril/wish/2634861578 ELL specialists are leaders within the school and district community. 

    Leadership Characteristics: 
    • Exception communicator 
    • Inspirational leader 
    • High emotional intelligence 
    • Work effectively with adults 
    • Change agents 
    • Growth mindset 
    • Teachable

    In the school system, ELL specialists can be successful leaders by:
    • Increasing home school connections
    • Building trust with students, families, and co-workers
    • Engage in professional development and educate the school 
    • Promote mentorship 
    • Use research data to improve instruction  
    •  

    ]]>     2023-06-29 04:31:06 UTC https://padlet.com/cempey8/ateposdsg5js7ril/wish/2634861578     Leadership through co-planning cempey8 https://padlet.com/cempey8/ateposdsg5js7ril/wish/2634871181 ELL specialists can collaborate effectively and co-plan. In order to co-planning to work, educators can create a plan to help make collaboration useful. 

    Honigsfeld & Dove (2021) suggest 5 essential practises to integrate curriculum and instruction for ELLs: 
    1. Curriculum development and alignment 
    2. Data informed planning an evidence based instruction 
    3. Co-Planning routines and protocols 
    4. Planning for integrated language and literacy instruction 
    5.Providing scaffolding and rigorous content

    ]]>     2023-06-29 04:43:52 UTC https://padlet.com/cempey8/ateposdsg5js7ril/wish/2634871181     Effective Professional Development cempey8 https://padlet.com/cempey8/ateposdsg5js7ril/wish/2635656012 Research shows that high quality professional learning can lead to student improvement and achievement. ELL specialists must take part in professional development and share knowledge with teachers and other staff members. Simon Breakspear created the "Teaching Sprints" process that supports teacher teams in collaborating and improving evidence based instruction.

    3 Key phases of a Teaching Sprint:

    1) Prepare
    -engage in new learning, draw out connections and and challenges to practise 
    2) Sprint 
    -intentional practise the strategy or learning engagement 
    3) Review 
    -reflect on the process and learn from it 
    3) 

    ]]>     2023-06-30 03:42:43 UTC https://padlet.com/cempey8/ateposdsg5js7ril/wish/2635656012     Effective Collaboration Strategies cempey8 https://padlet.com/cempey8/ateposdsg5js7ril/wish/2635658053 “When ESL teachers and classroom teachers collaborate, there is potential for consistency and efficiency in pedagogical planning for English language learners.” 
    -Vinten and Gallagher 

    Teacher collaboration is an essential factor that contributes to the success of achieving equity for ELL students. When ELL teachers and classroom teachers collaborate, each educator brings a new perspective and unique knowledge that can increase the value of educational practises. A collaborative approach can create a more nurturing environment for ELL students to thrive in. Possible factors that can help to help to create successful collaboration in schools include support from administration, allocating time, proper training, shared use of technology and expanding collaboration to the local community or other districts. ]]>     2023-06-30 03:46:02 UTC https://padlet.com/cempey8/ateposdsg5js7ril/wish/2635658053     Coaching for Instructional Equity cempey8 https://padlet.com/cempey8/ateposdsg5js7ril/wish/2635662515 Evidence based practise is teaching instruction that is guided by the latest research. It is practise that has been tested and proven to have positive learning results for students. ]]> 2023-06-30 03:53:52 UTC https://padlet.com/cempey8/ateposdsg5js7ril/wish/2635662515 Structured Protocols cempey8 https://padlet.com/cempey8/ateposdsg5js7ril/wish/2635668249 Structured Protocol can help teachers ensure equitable participation and create more culturally responsive discussions (Hammond, 2020). 

    Five steps to support protocols:
    1) Offer structures and time for small talk (e.g tea party, diversity rounds) 
    2)Use protocols that allow all students to participate such as tuning and text-rendering protocols
    3)Use values of social justice, respect, self worth and community  (e.g. cipher models - kiva)
    4)Use spoken word poetry for deeper meaning 
    5)Give students the power to facilitate (wireframe, handoff,
    3)
    2)]]>     2023-06-30 04:03:04 UTC https://padlet.com/cempey8/ateposdsg5js7ril/wish/2635668249     Equity based instruction through translanguaging cempey8 https://padlet.com/cempey8/ateposdsg5js7ril/wish/2635669730 Providing equity and justice through translanguaging and high rigor, ELL student can experience success.

    By viewing bilingualism as a strength and not a deficit, creating culturally relevant curriculum, and providing access to bi-lingual experiences in the classroom, ELL students can be empowered, and are able to access academic content in an equitable way.  ]]>     2023-06-30 04:05:30 UTC https://padlet.com/cempey8/ateposdsg5js7ril/wish/2635669730     Explicit Instruction cempey8 https://padlet.com/cempey8/ateposdsg5js7ril/wish/2635670715 Part of the role of the ELL specialist is to ensure all students are accessing the curriculum and research suggests that using evidence based practises can help all students access content. Explicit instruction can improve student performance and understanding. 

    Explicit Instruction: 
    1) Is easily recognized - students know exactly what to do, instructions are clear and explicit 
    2) Meant for all students - explicit instruction is not just meant for the struggling students - all students can benefit 
    3)Instruction is intentional - teach the "stuff not the fluff"
    4)Use "I do, we do, you do" model for instruction ]]>     2023-06-30 04:07:05 UTC https://padlet.com/cempey8/ateposdsg5js7ril/wish/2635670715     The Science of Reading cempey8 https://padlet.com/cempey8/ateposdsg5js7ril/wish/2635676666 Structured literacy is explicit instruction that integrates speaking, reading, and writing. It emphasizes:
     
    -Speech Sounds (phonology)
    -Writing System (orthography)
    -Sentence Structure (syntax)
    -The meaningful parts of words (morphology) 
    -The relationship among words (semantics)
    -The organization of spoken and written discourse 


    ]]>     2023-06-30 04:15:53 UTC https://padlet.com/cempey8/ateposdsg5js7ril/wish/2635676666     The Reading Rope cempey8 https://padlet.com/cempey8/ateposdsg5js7ril/wish/2635677471 Scarborough (2020) compares skilled reading to the strands of a rope. 
     
    Each strand represents a separate skill that when combined with others, creates a strong, proficient reader. Then one strand is not acquired with fluency, it weakens the strength of the rope. Each skill interconnects with other skills. ]]>     2023-06-30 04:17:16 UTC https://padlet.com/cempey8/ateposdsg5js7ril/wish/2635677471     Explicit Writing Instruction cempey8 https://padlet.com/cempey8/ateposdsg5js7ril/wish/2635678246
    Explicit Strategies for teaching writing to ELL students: 

    -Foster Vocabulary Skills
    -Address the foundational skills of writing
    -Printing skills 
    -Provide instruction on grammar and sentence structures 
    -Teach about topic sentences and paragraph structures 
    -Capitalization, punctuation, grammar 
    -Use graphic organizers to teach about different kinds of paragraphs
    ”It is used for _______” or “This can be described as ___________ because _________” 
    ]]>     2023-06-30 04:18:30 UTC https://padlet.com/cempey8/ateposdsg5js7ril/wish/2635678246     Technology in Education cempey8 https://padlet.com/cempey8/ateposdsg5js7ril/wish/2635679428 Educational technology is necessary for extending the practise opportunities that EL students need (Cardenas-Hagen, 2020). Couros argues that “technology will not replace great teachers but technology in the hands of great teachers can be transformational”. If technology is used to help with social learning, foster collaboration and foster creativity, it would be beneficial for all learners. Technology must be used in informative ways in order to be used in a beneficial way for learners]]> 2023-06-30 04:20:21 UTC https://padlet.com/cempey8/ateposdsg5js7ril/wish/2635679428 7 Principles of Evidence Based Practise cempey8 https://padlet.com/cempey8/ateposdsg5js7ril/wish/2635682924 National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine reports: Promoting the Educational Success of Children and Youth Learning English: Promising Futures (as cited in August, 2018) stating that there are 7 principles of evidence based practices for ELL learners:

    1.Provide access to grade level course content 
    2.Build on effective practices used with English-proficient students 
    3.Provide supports to ELLs master core content and skills
    4.Develop ELLs academic language 
    5.Encourage peer to peer learning opportunities 
    6.Capitalize on students home language, knowledge, and cultural assets 
    7.Screen for language and literacy challenges, monitor progress, and support ELLs who are struggling 
    ]]>     2023-06-30 04:25:37 UTC https://padlet.com/cempey8/ateposdsg5js7ril/wish/2635682924     DATELs Model cempey8 https://padlet.com/cempey8/ateposdsg5js7ril/wish/2635694757 In the DATELs model, there are three C’s is involved in 21st century learning – critical thinking, communication, collaboration and creativity (Rubin, et al., 2022). In addition, digital resources should teach to receptive skills (listening, reading, and viewing) and expressive skills (speaking, writing, and visual representation). ]]> 2023-06-30 04:40:02 UTC https://padlet.com/cempey8/ateposdsg5js7ril/wish/2635694757 SAMR model cempey8 https://padlet.com/cempey8/ateposdsg5js7ril/wish/2635698317 The SAMR model consists of four steps: Substitution, Augmentation, Modification, and Redefinition. Substitution and Augmentation are considered “Enhancement” steps, while Modification and Redefinition are “Transformation” steps.]]> 2023-06-30 04:44:22 UTC https://padlet.com/cempey8/ateposdsg5js7ril/wish/2635698317 Culturally Sustaining Practise cempey8 https://padlet.com/cempey8/ateposdsg5js7ril/wish/2635701769 A critical aspect of an ELL specialist role is to use culturally sustaining practises with students. Cultural sustaining practise means that when working with students, educators are sustaining: academic vigor, cognition, relationships, cultural backgrounds, and literacy development. ]]> 2023-06-30 04:49:17 UTC https://padlet.com/cempey8/ateposdsg5js7ril/wish/2635701769 Sustaining Academic Vigor cempey8 https://padlet.com/cempey8/ateposdsg5js7ril/wish/2635703125 ELL students should be challenged intellectually; they should be able to learn about complex content and developing thinking skills. Instruction should be authentic and engaging for ELLs. ]]> 2023-06-30 04:51:13 UTC https://padlet.com/cempey8/ateposdsg5js7ril/wish/2635703125 Cognitive Routines cempey8 https://padlet.com/cempey8/ateposdsg5js7ril/wish/2635705204 ELLs cognitive growth needs to be supported in order for students to reach their potentials. Visible thinking routines have been created by educators that help students understand and their thinking and engage with content. ]]> 2023-06-30 04:54:09 UTC https://padlet.com/cempey8/ateposdsg5js7ril/wish/2635705204 PZ's Thinking Routine Toolbox cempey8 https://padlet.com/cempey8/ateposdsg5js7ril/wish/2635705719 2023-06-30 04:54:51 UTC https://padlet.com/cempey8/ateposdsg5js7ril/wish/2635705719 Making Thinking Visible cempey8 https://padlet.com/cempey8/ateposdsg5js7ril/wish/2635709337 Making Thinking Visible by Ron Ritchhart is a powerful book on developing numerous thinking strategies and routines that can help students become excellent thinkers. ]]> 2023-06-30 04:59:12 UTC https://padlet.com/cempey8/ateposdsg5js7ril/wish/2635709337 Connecting Schools and Familes cempey8 https://padlet.com/cempey8/ateposdsg5js7ril/wish/2635710154 Culturally sustaining practise also includes connecting families and the school. 

    Ideas for connecting school and families:
    -Connect families to local community supports that will becomes core sources of information for them
    -Provide workshops (in multiple languages) for parents to learn about services offered in the community and at the school (Honigsfeld et al., 2021). 
    -Request Swiss workers during parent teacher conferences or others meetings with parents. 
    -Provide news letters and school information in multiple languages online and in paper
    -Include visuals when providing paper communication for parents 
    -Use google translator or other language apps 
    -Encourage families to share how their children learn best (Honigsfeld et al., 2021). 
    -Take time to get to know student background information, ask parents questions about what they like to do as a family, continue to build a strong connection with families 
    -Teachers and admin take time to reach out to families to seek input from them when designing culturally and linguistically responsive curriculum. 
    -Allow children to access school technologies in the classroom school as iPad or Laptop 
    -Provide information on local libraries that allow uses for technology ]]>     2023-06-30 05:00:07 UTC https://padlet.com/cempey8/ateposdsg5js7ril/wish/2635710154     References cempey8 https://padlet.com/cempey8/ateposdsg5js7ril/wish/2635714833 2023-06-30 05:05:56 UTC https://padlet.com/cempey8/ateposdsg5js7ril/wish/2635714833