Rules vs. procedures
Michelle discusses the importance of explaining the different between classroom rules and procedures. See more of the interview: ...
Think aloud
Michelle describes a strategy in which students take time to evaluate what they do (or do not) understand about the text. See more of the interview: ...
Strengthening the reading muscle
Bobbi shares the strategies she uses to help students strengthen their "reading muscle." See more of the interview: ...
Good Instruction
What does good teaching look like for ELLs? Learn about strategy adaptation, academic language, assessments, and staff collaboration from our panel of ELL ...
What is complex text?
Gabriela discusses the importance of preparing ELLs to work with complex text. See more of the interview: ...
Sharing literature in families
Ezra shares the power of bringing families together around literature. You can see the complete interview with Ezra Hyland on Colorín Colorado: ...
Role of ELL educators in Common Core planning
Gabriela explores the role of the ELL educator in Common Core implementation and planning. See more of the interview: ...
Apple Pie Fourth of July
Watch this video clip to find out why this book is actually Janet Wong's public apology to her parents.
Before reading: Vocabulary
Diane discusses pre-reading vocabulary strategies appropriate for a science text. See more of the interview: ...
The ELPD Framework
Kenji discusses some of the work being done to align ELP standards to the CCSS.