Back to School
Did You Know?
You may be surprised to learn that ELs in U.S. public schools speak over 400 different languages. In 2021 there were an estimated five million ELLs enrolled in US schools. Although data collection is incomplete in many states, the vast majority have seen an increase in ELL/MLL enrollment in the last few years. This is expected to continue.
ELLs/MLLs
https://sites.google.com/erlc.ca/ell/first-steps/top-tips-for-teachers
https://kid-inspired.com/accommodations-for-ells-in-the-general classroom/
Families | Parent Communication App Helps You Talk to Families (talkingpts.org)
Welcome Diverse Students on the First Day of School – Seidlitz Education (seidlitzblog.org)
Welcoming Newly Arrived High School ELLs
Back to School Reflection for Educators of MLs - SupportEd
Seesaw Activities https://wakelet.com/wake/YkOYjkOxloQFEGuHwVVh4
Back-to-School Resources for ELLs | Colorín Colorado (colorincolorado.org)
Tips for Starting the School Year with MLs - A World of Language Learners
Three Activities for Back-to-School Anxiety • TechNotes Blog (tcea.org)
Responding to Student Trauma: Toolkit for Schools in Crisis (middleweb.com)
Beginning the Year with English Learners in Mind (middleweb.com)
A Welcoming Place: Stories for Kids | Colorín Colorado (colorincolorado.org)
ELL2.0 - Back to School (google.com)
Nurturing Well-Being in Schools - ASCD
Language Proficiency Tool for Teachers (movingbeyondformls.blogspot.com)
Read Alouds and Resources - SELspace
Setting Up Your Classroom to Foster a Language Learning Environment for MLs - SupportEd
Beginner Resources Area Migrant Outreach Supporting ELLs in the Content Areas
(88) First Steps to Welcoming our Newcomers - YouTube
Scaffolding Tips Infographics for Classroom Teachers
Math Science Social Studies ELA ENL Padlet Oral Language Resources
Welcoming Refugee Students ELL 2.0 Fun Learning
About.Me.Tic.Tac.Toe - Google Slides
Meet ALDO: Amazing Lesson Design Outline • TechNotes Blog (tcea.org)
22 Things Educators Can Do Elementary English Language Learners - Serving Multilingual Learners of All Ages (valentinaesl.com) Classroom Teachers Toolkit 4.docx - Google Drive
Beginner Vocabulary.pptx - Google Drive Retention of ELLs.docx - Google Drive
Reading and Writing with ELLs.docx - Google Drive Teaching the Language of Math.docx - Google Drive
Back to School Tips for Content and General Ed. Teachers of ELLs
Welcoming Refugee Students – Strategies for Classroom Teachers Brochure
Caring for Refugee Students – Guide for School Nurses Brochure
Welcoming Refugee Students - Strategies for School Administrators Brochure
Guiding Refugee Students - Strategies for School Counselors Brochure
School Information for Parents Brochure (Arabic, Farsi, Karen, Nepali, Spanish)
For additional information: bria.contact@otda.ny.gov.
How an ENL Teacher Prepares for the New School Year
Icebreakers Volume 6-Getting to Know Your Classmates
Edutopia Back to School Resources
Best Resources for New Teachers
Useful Resources for the First Week of School
Making Back to School a Positive Experience for English Learners
You Only Get One First Day of School
Doing and Talking Math & Science for ELLs
10 Must Haves for the First Day of School
How to Teach ESL Pronunciation and Phonics (bridge.edu)
How One Teacher Used a 3-R Strategy to Refresh Her Classroom (middleweb.com)
ELL Podcasts
17 English Podcasts Every English Learner Should Listen To | FluentU English
Learn English and listen to English with podcasts in English
Speak English with ESLPod.com - 3 New Lessons a Week on Apple Podcasts
https://magoosh.com/english-speaking/top-esl-podcasts-for-english-language-learners/
A Teacher's 10 Favorite ESL Podcasts - BridgeUniverse - TEFL Blog, News, Tips & Resources
45 Best Learn English Podcasts You Must Follow in 2022 (feedspot.com)
Learn English - Activities to help Spanish speaking students at I4C (internet4classrooms.com)
Learn English with these 11 free podcasts ‹ GO Blog | EF GO Blog