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The Value of Co-Planning to Impact Academic Performance - Effective Backward Design

Backward design is a framework that supports the development of effective instruction, ensuring that lessons are goal-driven, intentional and aligned…

The Principles of Dialogic Teaching (video)

What if the way we talk in the classroom could completely transform student learning? In this video, Dr. Ryan Rumpf,…

Partnering with EL families: Building more inclusive environments where students can thrive

This blog post is created in partnership with the team at Ellevation Education. The original post can be viewed on…

Supporting Newcomers: What are the different phases of language development

Learn to support newcomers through understanding the different phases of language development Dr. Ryan Rumpf, WCEPS CARE Coach, explains the…

Empowering newcomers for academic success - The phases of language development (video)

Dr. Ryan Rumpf, WCEPS CARE Coach, discusses the phases of language development in October's Tips and Dips webinar. He explores…

How to use linguistic and cultural assets for multilingual learners (video)

Sandra Medrano-Arroyo from Ellevation Education joined us for September's Tips and Dips webinar. In this recap, she shares best practices…

Build metalinguistic and cross-linguistic awareness

Sandra Medrano-Arroyo from ‪Ellevation Education‬ discuss the importance of bringing linguistic worlds together. She highlights the importance of metalinguistic and…

Uniting cultures through language

Uniting cultures through language Learning Library - Flyers Takeaways for educators adjusting the complexity based on students’ language proficiency while…

Quick dips: Engaging in collaborative conversations

Learn effective instructional learning for teaching English learners Effective instructional leadership for teaching English learners (ELs) starts with crafting a…

What is multimodal literacy?

Amongst households and friends, there is a common debate: subtitles on or off during a TV show? Some people feel…