English Learners

These two resources, from Irving ISD, were designed to lead English Learners through a reflection and goal-setting process asynchronously, so that synchronous time could be maximized for one-on-one conferences.

Nearpod lesson to guide students through TELPAS reflection and goal-setting (editable version)

Google form to collect student goals and reflections

This guide from TNTP provides guidance and specific resources for supporting MLLs/ELLs learning at home

This resource hub from Rocketship Public Schools contains strategies and resources to support Multilingual Students and English Learners engaging in distance learning

This nonprofit organization provides high-quality translation services to help educators engage non-English speaking families

FAQ from the Texas Education Agency about supporting English Learners during COVID-19

This guide, from Katy ISD, articulates likely challenges that ELs may face during distance learning as well as suggested differentiation strategies

This chart from Aldine ISD outlines strategies and tools for accommodating English Learner needs

Strategic Supports for English Learners

This resource from the Learning Accelerator describes how to implement specific supports for students who are learning English within a personalized classroom

Teachers of English Language Learners

This site, created by Dallas ISD, contains resources and strategies for supporting English Learners during distance learning

5 Instructional Methods for Teachers of ELs

Created by TEA, this infographic describes five high-impact strategies for supporting English Learners at home

Tangible Supports for Immigrant Communities

This guide from Immigrants Rising includes an extensive list of concrete resources to support undocumented immigrants during the COVID-19 crisis

More Resources to Support Diverse Learners:

Cross-Cohort Learning Series: Diverse Learners