Although it may seem like a small gesture, using Spanish phrases can mean a great deal to your Spanish-speaking students and their families. Making an effort shows that you respect and value their language. This list of Spanish/English classroom words and phrases will help you get started.

Keeping periodic track of the progress English language learners are making in their second language acquisition skills is essential. This starter kit, created in partnership with the American Federation of Teachers, provides helpful forms for PK-12 educators who work with ELLs to find out if they’re on track learning the important academic English skills they need to be successful.