Knowing each proficiency level and understanding what students can do at each stage is an important first step in supporting your ELLs/MLs.
Entering
Emerging
Transitioning
Expanding
Explore these sites to learn about your students' cultural backgrounds.
Learn about the alphabet, key words, and phrases in your students' languages.
Bilingual glossaries are available in over 35 languages, across various content areas.
Tips for using a bilingual glossary:
Best for students who are literate in their first language
Supports teachers in finding keywords in home languages to incorporate into instruction
Explicitly teach students how to use glossary, keeping in mind the density of the document
Create paper or digital vocabulary notebooks or charts to expand on word to word translation
Check out this resource to learn more about how to use a bilingual glossary in your classroom.
Looking for professional learning opportunities? Check out offerings through RBERN and edWeb.net. CTLE credits provided.
All teachers are
teachers of
English Language Learners/
Multilingual Learners.
Shen Progress Monitoring Tool for ELLs
Grades 7/8 ENL/Shen Writing Scoring Rubric - adapted for optional 5-pt scoring rubric
Grades 9-12 ENL/Shen Writing Scoring Rubric - adapted for optional 5-pt scoring rubric
Proficiency Levels: Skills and Modifications for MS ELLs
Proficiency Levels: Skills and Modifications for HS ELLs
Bilingual Progressions
Writing Rubrics
ELLs Progress Monitor/Tracker