SEA 2020 - ELL 101: Planning for the Success of ELLs Community

Participants will examine research-based strategies and approaches to assist their own instruction in helping English language learners meet academic standards. Participants will gain a deeper understanding of how language development affects instruction and learning at different proficiency levels, and experience a variety of strategies and modifications that can be strategically applied to lesson plans as a way to foster ELL achievement in content classes.

This condensed course is designed to:

• Provide participants with introductory research-based information on the cultural, academic and linguistic diversity of ELLs.
• Encourage participants to provide students with equitable access to standards-based academic content.
• Equip participants with a range of strategies and skills to differentiate instruction for ELLs while maintaining academic rigor.
• Share best practices to date on virtual learning for ELLs during the coronavirus pandemic.
• Explore ways to engage and support ELL families in changing times.