Extended time on tests: Allowing ELL students extra time can relieve the pressure of time constraints, especially when they may need more time to comprehend and translate information.

Breaks during assessments: Recognizing that ELL students may experience heightened anxiety due to language processing demands, allowing breaks can help them release their anxiety and help refocus during assessments.

Translanguaging: Permitting students to naturally use both their native language and English to understand and demonstrate knowledge can support their comprehension and comfortability in expressing themselves.

Use of performance-based assessments: These assessments allow ELL students to demonstrate understanding through oral skills, providing a different way than traditional written assessments.

Educational games: Incorporating games into assessments engages students and offers a stress-free way to assess their knowledge.

Student conferences and portfolios: Organizing conferences where teachers provide feedback and students present portfolios showing various assessment modes can provide insight into student growth and their understanding.

Visual aids and organizers: Utilizing visuals and organizers helps scaffold learning for ELL students, providing additional support in comprehending and organizing information.

Differentiated instruction: Tailoring instruction to meet the diverse needs of ELL students, such as providing multiple modalities of instruction and varying levels, supports their learning and growth.

Parent communication in native language: Ensuring parents receive information in their native language promotes collaboration and equitable access to their child's education.

Professional development: Teachers pursuing endorsements or participating in professional development to better assist ELL students, along with collaborating with leadership teams to address achievement gaps, helps support for ELLs transitioning out of language support programs.