English Learners

Key Takeaways:

• These lesson planning resources are available to help you visualize how to effectively plan for instruction and meet the needs of EL students in the hybrid model

• EL teachers may provide push-in or pull-out small group differentiated instruction

• When planning to work with ELs in your classroom consider including a whole group component as well as differentiated small groups

Resources:

• Sample lesson plan for specialist instruction (e.g. EL teacher)

• Blank specialist template

• Sample lesson plan for mainstream teachers working with ELs

• Blank mainstream template

Key Takeaways:

• Includes a collection of instructional materials specific to English Learners

• Provides links to resources and tutorials to facilitate instruction regardless of the setting

• Provides access to EL Teacher Specialists for support and collaboration

Resources for Instructional Considerations:

• EL Virtual Learning Repository

Key Takeaways:

• Ensure comprehensible input for EL students, regardless of the instructional setting

• Capitalize on in-person learning time for providing questioning, discussion, and interaction

• Simplify language and add visuals wherever possible

Resources for Recommended Practices:

• Making Hybrid Learning Content Accessible for English Learners