Advice for New Teachers of ELLs: Tips from ELL Experts

The following collection of videos highlights advice from educators and administrators who have extensive experience working with English language learners (ELLs).

For more ideas, see our New to Teaching ELLs? tips on our free web app, Colorín on the Go.

Tips for New Educators of ELLs

Español translation unavailable for The importance of names and of saying them correctly.

Español translation unavailable for ELD Specialist Diana Alqadhi: Taking time to get to know your students.

Español translation unavailable for Getting to know your ELLs and why it matters.

Español translation unavailable for Why positive body language matters when working with ELLs.

Español translation unavailable for Where Black students are “supposed” to be.

Español translation unavailable for Principal Victor Tam: What It Felt Like to Be Bullied as an Immigrant.

Español translation unavailable for Principal Nathaniel Provencio: The gifts that ELLs bring to school.

Español translation unavailable for How Teachers Can Celebrate Students' Cultures Through Culturally Responsive Practice.

Español translation unavailable for ELD Director Rose Aldubaily: Using students' first language as a resource.

Español translation unavailable for Why creating a calm, safe environment matters for students and staff.

Español translation unavailable for Strategy: Parent Letters.

Español translation unavailable for Juliana Urtubey, 2021 Teacher of the Year: Partnering with families working in the service industry.

Español translation unavailable for Tips for new teachers of ELLs: Try one new thing at a time.

Español translation unavailable for Advice for New ELL Teachers: Network with Colleagues.

Español translation unavailable for ELL expert Susan Lafond on why educating ELLs is a team effort.