Beginning English Learners

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Focused guidance on how to support newcomers and beginning English learners

Language and Literacy

In-depth training on developing skills for multilingual learners

Families and Culture

Explore ways to engage immigrant families and build inclusive school communities 

School Leadership

Develop leadership skills and receive additional training to prepare you to succeed

Content Teaching

Practical strategies and tools for general education teachers

Becoming ESL Certified 

Comprehensive preparation and support for educators pursuing ESL certification

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Becoming confident in Functional Language Planning is the key to creating high-impact language outcomes that align seamlessly with content area curriculum.

I guarantee that when you get a newcomer student engaged in the classroom, their strengths will shine and their challenges will fade away.

Regardless of age, this course provides numerous ideas for meeting students where they are and taking the next steps in literacy development.

Help your English learners connect language development with literacy skills in an engaging way that keeps them interested and motivated!

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Beginning English Learners

Help your English learners connect language development with literacy skills in an engaging way that keeps them interested and motivated!

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Once in the classroom, you know it takes more than writing across disciplines using the state writing rubric as a guide to adequately prepare your students.

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Once in the classroom, you know it takes more than writing across disciplines using the state writing rubric as a guide to adequately prepare your students.

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Language and Literacy

Families and Culture

There is a need for the family engagement and ELL/immigrant fields to come together to improve immigrant family and community engagement efforts.

Social Emotional Learning (SEL) is critical in creating a safe, supportive, and engaging learning environment for ALL students to thrive.

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School Leadership

Providing the right support is key to helping students navigate the challenges of transitioning to a new culture and school.

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Multilingual learners can learn grade-level content if the instruction is intentionally scaffolded with language in mind.

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Authors Tan Huynh and Beth Skelton address the largest subgroup of English learners, those currently labeled as long-term English learners.

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This course is a step-by-step toolkit to help you address the needs of your English learners without adding to your workload.

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Math isn't a native language for anyone. Understanding the language of math is crucial to all students' success.

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Content Teaching

Over the past couple of years, our district has enrolled many teachers in Pathway courses and Praxis Coaching workshops—all of which have resulted in many gen ed teachers and administrators obtaining ESOL certification. English Learner Portal is bookmarked on my computer as a favorite.

Wendy Tarr

1/5

Kelly and her team at English Learner Portal have been a Godsend! 

Supervisor of World Languages & Multilingual Learners, St. Mary’s County Public Schools, Maryland 

2/5

I have had the pleasure of working with their team for several years. I have consistently been impressed with their ability to integrate adult learning principles and research-based strategies that improve outcomes for English learners. They prioritize active participation, hands-on learning experiences, and reflection, all of which have been shown to be effective in adult learning.

Tammy Zino-Seergae

ELP understands adult learners come with a wealth of experiences and skills, and tailors their offerings to meet the unique needs and goals of each group. 

Instructional Coordinator, World Languages and ESOL, Cecil County Public Schools, Maryland

3/5

They guide teachers towards working with multilingual learners. Kelly was flexible and responsive to our needs. EL Portal is connected to the top names in our field in terms of theory and practice in working with MLs. When we began working with them, we knew we would be getting the very best guidance and training.

Jonathan White

EL Portal is an exceptional service for districts needing professional development

Multilingual Learners Program,
Richland School District One

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