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ML Data Dive: Unlocking Success: Navigating ACCESS for ELLs 2.0 and Accountability Guidelines 

Delve into the intricacies of ACCESS for ELLs 2.0 testing and accountability measures. This session will equip administrators and educators with comprehensive guidance to understand the ACCESS for ELLs 2.0 assessment results and leverage the data for instructional improvement. Participants will gain invaluable insights to support Multilingual Learners on their academic journey. 

“Ellevate” Your Multilingual Learner (ML) Expertise with Ellevation’s ESOL Endorsement & PD Pathways

Unlock your full potential as an educator with Ellevation Strategies' comprehensive professional development opportunities.  Whether you're a seasoned teacher or just starting your journey in education, Ellevation offers dynamic self-paced professional development modules tailored to enhance your skills in supporting Multilingual Learners (MLs). Discover cutting-edge strategies, resources, and best practices to create inclusive classrooms where every student thrives. “Ellevate” your teaching, broaden your career opportunities, and make a lasting impact on your students' lives with Ellevation Strategies!

Enhancing Student Interaction and Academic Conversations with Multilingual Learners

Researched-based classroom strategies and techniques to increase student interaction and academic discourse in increasing language and literacy development. 

Building Background Knowledge & Academic Language with MLs

Researched-based activities to increase Multilingual student background knowledge and development of the use of academic vocabulary and language through the use of engaging practices.

Sheltered Instruction 

Research-based classroom strategies and techniques to integrate language and content instruction to support multilingual learners. The eight components of Sheltered Instruction includes Lesson Preparation, Building Background, Comprehensible Input, Strategies, Interaction, Lesson Delivery, Practice and Application, Review and Assessment. PD can be delivered as a series or individually.

Co-teaching for Multilingual Learners

Research-based framework for integrating language instruction in the core classroom through the co-teaching model for multilingual learners.

Best Practices for Newcomers

Research-based best practices for delivering instruction and engaging students who have arrived in the country within the last three years.

Talk Read Talk Write

Talk Read Talk Write is a routine that teachers can use to make texts more accessible through academic conversations with the end goal of having students write about the text.

Using Bilingual Dictionaries

Learn how to help multilingual learners use word-to-word bilingual dictionaries as a powerful academic support tool. Discover practical strategies for teaching students how to use dictionaries strategically during instruction and assessments, verify translations using context, and build deeper understanding across content areas-while  supporting appropriate use of dictionaries during standardized assessments. Participants will leave with strategies and resources that help MLs use bilingual dictionaries to increase independence, comprehension, and confidence with grade-level text.   

Can Do Descriptors and ILAPS

Examine student English Language Proficiency (ELP) data by mapping students’ proficiency levels using the Can Do Descriptor chart. Teachers will identify and analyze accommodations outlined in students’ Individual Language Acquisition Plans (ILAPs) and explore how these supports impact instruction and assessment. Using the Can Do Descriptors and ILAP accommodations, participants will develop an instructional plan that supports language development while providing equitable access to grade-level content.

How to Effectively Utilize Multlingual Support Assistants (Bilingual TAs)

This presentation will help school staff understand key roles and responsibilities of the MSA/TA including ways they can support classroom teachers and multilingual learners and how to efficiently schedule them.

Using Visuals to Support Multilingual Learners

Discover how purposeful visuals can transform learning for multilingual learners. This interactive professional development session will explore practical, research-based strategies—such as anchor charts, graphic organizers, visual text supports, interactive word walls, and digital tools—to increase comprehension, build academic language, and boost student engagement across content areas.   

Supporting Multilingual Learners in Math

Educators will be provided with ways to integrate high-yield strategies and research-based supports for multilingual learners in the math classroom. Participants will leave the session with actionable approaches that can be immediately implemented with K-12 students in order to boost language proficiency in the math setting for MLs and ALL students. 

Differentiating, Goal Setting, and Grading MLs by Understanding What They Can Do

Learn to identify students' current ELP levels and growth targets and explain instructional decisions to move MLs forward with the assistance of provided resources. 

Using Digital Tools to Motivate and Support Multilingual Learners

Looking for ways to better engage and support multilingual learners? Explore digital tools that make learning more accessible, meaningful, and motivating across all content areas. Discover practical strategies and classroom-ready resources using AI, interactive platforms, and visual tools to strengthen language development, increase student engagement, and support multilingual learners’ success.

Introducing Arts-Integration Strategies to Boost ML Student Success

Interact and learn first-hand how arts-integration strategies could benefit MLs and how these strategies complement sheltered instruction strategies and general best practices for all learners.