Becoming confident in Functional Language Planning is the key to creating high-impact language outcomes that align seamlessly with content area curriculum.
Are you feeling lost and unsure of your role with changes in content area curriculum and program expectations?
Are you "flying by the seat of your pants" or "winging it"?
Are you unsure if your current instructional program is really meeting the needs of your students?
It's not your fault and you are definitely not alone!
If you’ve ever struggled to make complex content accessible for your English learners—especially beginners—you’re not alone. With program models constantly changing, it takes more than just flexibility to keep up. You need confidence and expertise to deliver high-quality English language development, address language demands, and support your colleagues across diverse learning environments.
That’s why we created the Functional Language Planning Expert Intensive Program with you in mind.
Build an ELD program that is flexible and effective while minimizing planning time.
The Functional Language Planning Expert Intensive is a comprehensive 12-week cohort program designed to elevate your expertise and impact on learning.
Picture this: You walk into your classroom or a co-planning session, and instead of second-guessing how to support your multilingual learners, you know exactly what to do. You’re not just handing out vocabulary lists or sentence stems—you truly understand how language works in academic contexts and how to make it accessible to your students.
By committing just two hours a week to this intensive, you will:
✅ Teach with Confidence – No more guessing when it comes to embedding language instruction into your content lessons. You’ll have a clear, structured approach to identifying the language your students need and planning explicit instruction.
✅ Go from Overwhelmed to Intentional – Instead of scrambling to “fit in” language support, you’ll have a streamlined, research-backed framework that naturally integrates with what you’re already doing.
✅ Move Beyond Surface-Level Support – You’ll recognize the language patterns that hold students back and know exactly how to scaffold their learning so they can confidently express complex ideas in any subject.
✅ Strengthen Collaboration with Content Teachers – You’ll gain practical tools to bridge the gap between language and content instruction, making co-planning smoother and more effective.
✅ See Immediate Impact on Student Success – Your students will gain the confidence to use academic language in meaningful ways, moving beyond memorization to real, authentic communication in math, science, social studies, and beyond.
This isn’t just about learning new strategies—it’s about transforming the way you see language, instruction, and your role as an educator. By the end, you won’t just have new ideas—you’ll have a plan, a toolkit, and the confidence to put it all into action.
Download the Summer Cohort ScheduleWhat's Inside the Functional Language Planning Expert Intensive?
The Functional Language Planning Expert Intensive isn’t just another sit-and-watch program—it’s an interactive, hands-on experience designed to give you real support and real results. You’ll get live Zoom workshops, flexible training materials, one-on-one coaching, and small group collaboration—all designed to help you feel confident in your planning, teaching, and role as a team player. Plus, you’ll have access to all the resources and expert guidance you need to make an impact right away.
In just the first three weeks, you’ll feel a complete shift in your confidence:
✨ Find your voice as an advocate – You’ll learn how to clearly explain your school’s responsibilities and how a flexible SFL approach not only meets legal requirements but truly supports your students’ needs.
✨ Discover the power of the Teaching & Learning Cycle – Developed by Australian linguists, this framework simplifies instruction and brings consistency to your teaching.
Then, get ready for an exciting four-week journey that will transform the way you plan:
🔹 Break down the language demands of content areas and pinpoint exactly where to focus your language instruction.
🔹 Explore the language of perspective-building—helping students express complex ideas effectively.
🔹 Deepen your understanding of proficiency levels so you can differentiate with confidence.
🔹 Prepare for your first one-on-one coaching session with personalized support tailored to your teaching needs.
And in the final stretch, you’ll take your teaching to the next level:
🚀 Weave the language of cohesion into your instruction to help students connect ideas clearly.
🚀 Explore co-planning and co-teaching models that value both content and language—so collaboration is seamless and effective.
🚀 Use powerful planning frameworks and language resources to stay focused on what truly matters.
🚀 Complete your one-on-one coaching sessions and walk away with personalized strategies to implement right away.
By the end of this journey, you won’t just feel more prepared—you’ll feel empowered to make a real impact in your classroom and beyond!
Kelly and her team at English Learner Portal have been a Godsend! 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
Supervisor of World Languages & Multilingual Learners
St. Mary’s County Public Schools
Maryland
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My Personal Guarantee to You...
My guarantee to you is that these key elements, when implemented, will make a difference in your life. I know when you take action, you’ll get results.
These are the same principles I have followed daily for the last 15 years that have enabled me to make a difference with my own students and numerous colleagues across the country.
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Meet the Creator
Hey there! I’m Kelly Reider, the founder of English Learner Portal. With 30 years in public education (I know, it sounds like a long time, but it flew by and never a dull moment!), I’ve worn quite a few hats—consultant, district ESL program coordinator, school admin, instructional specialist, ESL, and classroom teacher. So, I've pretty much seen what you are experiencing.
I’ve also had the chance to lead workshops around the globe and was once a WIDA Certified Facilitator (yep, I love this stuff, a total language nerd). I hold a TESOL ELT Leadership Management Certificate and I’m also a National Board Certified Early Childhood Generalist. My heart and soul? Helping others scaffold instruction, develop language and literacy skills, and design curriculum that actually works - watching students and teachers shine. I geek out over system-level program planning and evaluation, too (but don’t worry, I make it reasonable and fun!).
I have a Master’s in Instructional Systems Development, and I’m certified in Elementary Ed, Spanish, ESOL, and School Admin. Basically, if it’s about learning and language, I’m your person!
