There are some superb ELL blogs out there by global educators. They are a good place to start when you are looking for new ideas.

Larry Ferlazzo’ Websites of the Day

An award-winning English and Social Studies teacher at Luther Burbank High School in Sacramento, Calif., Larry Ferlazzo is the author of Helping Students Motivate Themselves: Practical Answers To Classroom Challenges, The ESL/ELL Teacher’s Survival Guide, and Building Parent Engagement In Schools.

 Elementary English Learners

Valentina Gonzalez started her journey as an educator in 1997 as a third grade language arts teacher in Katy, Texas. She has served as an educator in many capacities since then including teaching second, third, and fourth grades. After leaving the classroom, she worked as an ESL Instructional Support Specialty Teacher on her campus serving and co-teaching in first-fifth grade classrooms. As a district leader, she has served as a facilitator for campuses and as a professional development specialist.

Empowering ELLs

This excellent website is hosted by Tan Hyunh.  You will find articles related to English language instruction supported by research and field-tested in classrooms. It contains a wealth of information great for all teachers, new and experienced!

Newcomers at Grade Level and Beyond

Carol Salva has been on the Seidlitz Education team for two years as one of their key educational consultants. Carol is a former elementary educator and has most recently taught newcomer English Language Development in both high school and middle school. Carol’s engaging and motivating presentation style serves as a model for sheltering instruction in the classroom. She continually receives positive feedback and praise from participants who appreciate her practical approach to supporting all students.

 Reflections on Teaching English Learners

Jana Echevarría, Ph.D., is Professor Emerita at California State University, Long Beach where she was selected as Outstanding Professor in 2005. She has taught in elementary and secondary in special education, ESL, and bilingual programs. A founding researcher of the SIOP Model, Dr. Echevarria’s research focuses on effective instruction for English learners, including those with learning disabilities. Her publications include over 60 books, book chapters, and journal articles.

ELL 2.0

Irina McGrath, Ph.D and Michelle Shory, Ed.S are Google Certified Educators who share ideas for fusing research-based pedagogy and andragogy with innovative and engaging methods, that often include technology.