Best Practices for Educators by Karina Osuna https://padlet.com/karinaosuna02/zmhr3itwnkm0qsar These resources can be used to support the growth of educators as they develop a Professional Learning Plan to support English Language Learners. en-us 2025-10-21 02:58:24 UTC 2025-10-23 15:40:38 UTC hello@padlet.com These tools enhance language development, literacy skills, and classroom engagement for ELLs by providing differentiated and interactive learning experiences. karinaosuna02 https://padlet.com/karinaosuna02/zmhr3itwnkm0qsar/wish/3645536541 Resources:

  1. Readworks- Leveled reading passages and comprehension questions.

  2. Newsela- Current high-interest nonfiction articles at multiple Lexile levels in English & Spanish

  3. EPIC!- Digital library multilingual options and read-aloud features

  4. Edpuzzle- Interactive video lessons can embed comprehension questions

]]> 2025-10-22 15:30:41 UTC https://padlet.com/karinaosuna02/zmhr3itwnkm0qsar/wish/3645536541 Strategies to support ELLs with the resources karinaosuna02 https://padlet.com/karinaosuna02/zmhr3itwnkm0qsar/wish/3645584193 Readworks- Teachers can assign differentiated passages and ELLs respond orally with sentence frames to support comprehension and speaking skills.


Newsela- Teachers can use articles to support social studies and science content. ELLs can annotate, summarize, and discuss texts to promote content knowledge and academic language.


EPIC!- ELLs can build fluency, vocabulary, and comprehension by reading and listening independently.


Edpuzzle- Teachers can use Edpuzzle to reinforce content understanding. Teachers can use this application to check for understanding in real time.


]]> 2025-10-22 15:56:34 UTC https://padlet.com/karinaosuna02/zmhr3itwnkm0qsar/wish/3645584193 How Teachers Can Use Them karinaosuna02 https://padlet.com/karinaosuna02/zmhr3itwnkm0qsar/wish/3645592199

  • embed in lesson plans for differentiation and scaffolding for ELLs

  • Multimodal learning provides opportunities for students to demonstrate their learning

  • Incorporate in small group instruction and personalized instruction

    • ]]>     2025-10-22 16:01:10 UTC https://padlet.com/karinaosuna02/zmhr3itwnkm0qsar/wish/3645592199     Language Acquisition Theories karinaosuna02 https://padlet.com/karinaosuna02/zmhr3itwnkm0qsar/wish/3645673869 Vygotsky' Sociolcultural Theory- Language development occurs through social interaction and is tied to cultural and social experiences. Students learn best when they are engaged in meaningful conversations. This theory supports creating a classroom community where students' backgrounds, experiences, and languages are valued.


    Interactionist Theory- combines both social and cognitive aspects of learning. Language development happens through interaction, negotiating meaning, and feedback. In the classroom, students collaborate through structured group work and peer discussions, with teacher feedback supporting their learning.

    ]]>     2025-10-22 16:47:59 UTC https://padlet.com/karinaosuna02/zmhr3itwnkm0qsar/wish/3645673869     Steps to Write a Personal Teaching Philosophy karinaosuna02 https://padlet.com/karinaosuna02/zmhr3itwnkm0qsar/wish/3645684301

  • Reflect on your beliefs about teaching and learning

  • Identify your goals for students

  • Describe your teaching methods and strategies

  • Connect your philosophy to learning theories

  • Reflect on growth and professional development

    • ]]>     2025-10-22 16:54:26 UTC https://padlet.com/karinaosuna02/zmhr3itwnkm0qsar/wish/3645684301     Strategies karinaosuna02 https://padlet.com/karinaosuna02/zmhr3itwnkm0qsar/wish/3645690882

  • Journaling- reflect on lessons, student responses, and instructional effectiveness.

  • Peer Observation & Feedback- invite instructional coaches, mentors, and colleagues to observe and offer insights

  • Video Reflections- record lessons and review instructional techniques

  • Student Voice- gather feedback from students about engagement and comprehension

  • Data-Driven Reflection- use formative assessment data to guide next steps


    • ]]>     2025-10-22 16:58:36 UTC https://padlet.com/karinaosuna02/zmhr3itwnkm0qsar/wish/3645690882     Accommodations Implemented karinaosuna02 https://padlet.com/karinaosuna02/zmhr3itwnkm0qsar/wish/3645708736

  • Visual supports- charts, word wall, diagrams, images

  • Extended Time- provide more time for reading and responding

  • Simplified directions and oral explanations- provide short sentences, chunk complex multistep information

  • Bilingual glossaries or dictionaries- students can use digital tools

    • ]]>     2025-10-22 17:09:30 UTC https://padlet.com/karinaosuna02/zmhr3itwnkm0qsar/wish/3645708736     How These Support ELLs karinaosuna02 https://padlet.com/karinaosuna02/zmhr3itwnkm0qsar/wish/3645712282

  • Reduce linguistic barriers and allow student to demomstrate understanding of content, mot jus language proficiency

  • Build confidence by aligning assessments with students' language development levels

  • Promote equity by offerimg access points for all learners

    • ]]>     2025-10-22 17:11:40 UTC https://padlet.com/karinaosuna02/zmhr3itwnkm0qsar/wish/3645712282     Additional Support karinaosuna02 https://padlet.com/karinaosuna02/zmhr3itwnkm0qsar/wish/3645714974

  • Include sentence frames for oral and written responses.

  • Offer oral presentations as an alternative to written assessments.

  • Allow ELLs to use their first language to communicate

    • ]]>     2025-10-22 17:13:24 UTC https://padlet.com/karinaosuna02/zmhr3itwnkm0qsar/wish/3645714974     Professional Growth Opportunities karinaosuna02 https://padlet.com/karinaosuna02/zmhr3itwnkm0qsar/wish/3645767155

  • English Language Proficiency (ELP) assessment consortium - ELD Standards, English Language Proficiency Assessment for California (ELPAC), Strategies, research

  • Colorin Colorado Resources- current research, articles, professional guides, strategies for ELL strategies

  • TESOL (Teachers of English to Speakers of Other Languages)- provides webinars and conferences focused on ELL pedagogy

  • Staff Development- English Language Development (ELD)/ Authorization and Crosscultural, Language, and Academic Development (CLAD), Specially Designed Academic Instruction Delivered in English (SDAIE)

    • ]]>     2025-10-22 17:43:36 UTC https://padlet.com/karinaosuna02/zmhr3itwnkm0qsar/wish/3645767155     Why Should Educators Continue to Grow? karinaosuna02 https://padlet.com/karinaosuna02/zmhr3itwnkm0qsar/wish/3645770266 These opportunities help teachers stay informed about best practices, understand cultural diversity in education, and refine their strategies for inclusive teaching.

    ]]>     2025-10-22 17:45:32 UTC https://padlet.com/karinaosuna02/zmhr3itwnkm0qsar/wish/3645770266     Next Steps and Collaboration karinaosuna02 https://padlet.com/karinaosuna02/zmhr3itwnkm0qsar/wish/3645889461 Encourage teachers to

    • Explore the shared PD board and contribute their own resources or reflection posts

    • Partner with grade-level learns to co-plan ELL-friendly lessons

    • Continue conversation about culturally responsive practices during PLC meetings

    ]]>     2025-10-22 19:05:33 UTC https://padlet.com/karinaosuna02/zmhr3itwnkm0qsar/wish/3645889461     California Commission on Teacher Credential. (2016). English learner authorization- CLAD certificate. karinaosuna02 https://padlet.com/karinaosuna02/zmhr3itwnkm0qsar/wish/3645900477 2025-10-22 19:13:55 UTC https://padlet.com/karinaosuna02/zmhr3itwnkm0qsar/wish/3645900477 McLeod, S. (2025). Vygotsky's theory of cognitive development. Simply Psychology. karinaosuna02 https://padlet.com/karinaosuna02/zmhr3itwnkm0qsar/wish/3645925079 2025-10-22 19:34:08 UTC https://padlet.com/karinaosuna02/zmhr3itwnkm0qsar/wish/3645925079 Kaplan, E. (2019). 6 essential strategies for teaching English language learners. Edutopia. karinaosuna02 https://padlet.com/karinaosuna02/zmhr3itwnkm0qsar/wish/3645933677 2025-10-22 19:41:07 UTC https://padlet.com/karinaosuna02/zmhr3itwnkm0qsar/wish/3645933677 Questions to Guide Your Teaching Philosophy karinaosuna02 https://padlet.com/karinaosuna02/zmhr3itwnkm0qsar/wish/3646200130

  • As a teacher, what is your end of year goal for your students?

  • What is your role in the classroom?

  • Do you view students holistically?

  • Have you included general examples of how you will operate your classroom?

  • Are you confident as an educator and the experiences you will create for the students?

    • ]]>     2025-10-23 00:27:07 UTC https://padlet.com/karinaosuna02/zmhr3itwnkm0qsar/wish/3646200130     Shaller, S. (2022). How to craft your teaching philosophy. National Education Association. karinaosuna02 https://padlet.com/karinaosuna02/zmhr3itwnkm0qsar/wish/3646204702 2025-10-23 00:29:20 UTC https://padlet.com/karinaosuna02/zmhr3itwnkm0qsar/wish/3646204702 Cultural Resource for Educators karinaosuna02 https://padlet.com/karinaosuna02/zmhr3itwnkm0qsar/wish/3646216923 Click on the following link: https://www.canva.com/design/DAG1E87UEIg/WrKMqxihTvOheofnMsyAeQ/view?utm_content=DAG1E87UEIg&utm_campaign=designshare&utm_medium=link2&utm_source=uniquelinks&utlId=h0cf3825b15

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