ESL Information Board for Teachers by Allison Hlopick

This is Mrs. Hlopick's ESL Padlet. Look around for useful resources and links for English Language Learners.

allisonhlopick — 2024-01-08 17:27:28 UTC

What is an ELL?

allisonhlopick — 2024-01-08 17:31:57 UTC

This link will take you to an explanation of what being an ELL means. It offers several language translation options.

Daily Grade Rubric

allisonhlopick — 2024-01-08 17:33:52 UTC

Here is a rubric that I use daily to assess my ELLs in all 4 domains of Listening, Speaking, Reading, and Writing. A rubric like this could be used as a form of modified grading for an ELL in a regular education classroom.

Sample ACCESS Score Report

allisonhlopick — 2024-01-08 17:41:04 UTC

Here is an example of our annual ACCESS test score report. Tests are usually given in January and results are posted in May.

allisonhlopick — 2024-01-08 17:43:25 UTC

This is a detailed description of what the reports mean. It also includes Proficiency Level Descriptors for each grade level which is helpful for classroom teachers to understand what to expect from their students based on their proficiency level.

Pittsburgh Organizations that help ELLs

allisonhlopick — 2024-01-08 17:49:24 UTC

Here is a list of organizations within the Pittsburgh Area that assist LEP families.

Go-To Strategies Matrix

allisonhlopick — 2024-01-08 17:52:45 UTC

This document is a great snapshot of what to expect from ELLs at their respective proficiency levels.

Welcoming a Newcomer

allisonhlopick — 2024-01-08 17:53:55 UTC

A survival guide for those critical first few days.

Social Justice Standards

allisonhlopick — 2024-01-08 18:23:33 UTC

Notice our ELL feels isolated? Take a look at the Social Justice Standards to gain insight in how to teach acceptance of diversity and inclusion.

Scaffolding for ELs

allisonhlopick — 2024-01-08 18:24:54 UTC

Here is a list of effective scaffolding strategies for ELLs.

The Basics of Supporting ELLs

allisonhlopick — 2024-01-08 18:36:11 UTC

Here is a "first-steps" resource for supporting ELLs.

Educational Rights of ELLs

allisonhlopick — 2024-01-08 18:53:28 UTC

A quick resource to consult for what the law allows for, and expects, regarding the instruction of ELLs.

Differentiated Instruction Matrix

allisonhlopick — 2024-01-08 18:58:05 UTC

Use this matrix to find how to differentiate instruction for our ELLs.

Accommodations Checklist

allisonhlopick — 2024-01-08 22:22:16 UTC

Feel free to consult this list for ideas on ways to modify your instruction to help out our ELLs.

Book or PD Suggestion:

allisonhlopick — 2024-01-08 22:33:45 UTC

I highly recommend this book. The strategies that are outlined here work for all learners and are researched, best-practices.

allisonhlopick — 2025-10-03 17:17:11 UTC