Teaching MLs

As the number of students designated as Multilingual Learners (MLs) continues to grow, educators must think critically about how best to support them. This hands-on guide introduces critical advocacy and explores how its effectiveness is tied to educators’ critical awareness of themselves, their broader political… Read more

Empower emergent multilingual learners to thrive with multidimensional strategies that go beyond simple translation When emergent multilingual learners enter a new classroom, educators often grapple with a complex question: to translate or not to translate? Wait, Don’t Just Translate offers a nuanced approach, moving… Read more

https://amzn.to/4dkT3oA Equip yourself with the tools to champion equitable education for every multilingual learner Multilingual learners (MLs) are our fastest-growing student population, yet they often lack a voice in their own education. Without intentional advocacy, systemic barriers stand in the way of their… Read more

https://amzn.to/4qhiJb4 Published in July 2021 by Austin Macauley Publishers , the book tells the true stories of 11 former English Language Learner (ELL) students who came to the United States from all over the world. [ 1 , 2 , 3 ] First-Hand Perspective: It features real accounts of what it is like to grow up, learn… Read more

Strategic by Design: The Blueprint for ML Programs by Dr. Marie Heath (published via Seidlitz Education) provides a comprehensive framework for building, evaluating, and sustaining effective educational programming for multilingual learners (MLs). Rather than treating language acquisition as an isolated classroom… Read more

Beth and I share about our newest book, Integrated Literacy for Experienced Multilinguals , on Olivia Wahl's Schoolutions Podcast . This book is written specifically for ELD teachers who have dedicated ELD class with MLs who have been labeled as ML for at least 5 years. We share how to backwards plan ELD units and… Read more

Teaching Conceptual Understanding in Multilingual Classrooms , authored by Juliette van Eerdewijk and Mindy McCracken, is a practical guide designed to help educators foster deep, enduring learning for multilingual students. The book introduces a concept-based curriculum that integrates theoretical explanations with… Read more

In this episode, Rebeca Lozano explores how the frameworks of Modern World Language instruction can be integrated into the multilingual learner (ML) world to enhance instructional outcomes. The conversation focuses on transitioning from basic communicative practices to the more robust application of Systemic… Read more

Melanie Harder created these to help teach phonics through a fun, interactive, and tactile way. These packs are based on the UFLI curriculum. https://www.paintedplumeducation.com/shop/pop-n-read/6IYXGNKK3C6EIO7MHA7VOSSK (I make no money promoting this product.)

This book supports educators in teaching academic writing skills to Newcomer English Learners (ELs) who are just beginning their English language learning journey. Newcomer ELs typically have minimal familiarity with the English alphabet, which can be an obstacle for them when learning writing, phonics, and spelling… Read more

What do high-achieving schools have in common? Connection. Today’s classrooms need to move beyond traditional teaching methods; they need strategies that will re-engage students and build on meaningful connections. This book equips educators with evidence-based strategies that are layered into existing instruction,… Read more

A practical and comprehensive resource, Supporting Multilingual Learners’ Academic Language Development: A Language-Based Approach to Content Instruction introduces an accessible language-based approach to teaching academic language to multilingual learners across the content areas. Luciana C. de Oliveira provides… Read more

New episode released. This is particularly timely about laws, policies, and regulations on supporting MLs. This printable guide, written for Colorín Colorado by Dr. Debbie Zacarian, provides a detailed introduction to federal laws regarding ELLs and their relationship to state and local policies, including information… Read more

Today′s classrooms are more linguistically diverse than ever, but many educators still feel underprepared to support multilingual learners in accessing grade-level academic content. Without intentional scaffolding, these students miss opportunities to thrive alongside their peers. Through nine scaffolded… Read more

Rethink how academic languaging can transform content area teaching For years, the teaching of content-based academic language to multilingual learners has focused on formulas, vocabulary lists, and sentence patterns―often sidelining students’ linguistic and cultural strengths. Gisela Ernst-Slavit and Margo Gottlieb… Read more

Elise White Diaz is well-versed in the challenges facing diverse students from difficult backgrounds. Prior to her work in public education, Elise’s passion for trauma-informed pedagogy began when she moved to Tegucigalpa, Honduras to serve at a school for child laborers in the garbage dump. There she taught bilingual… Read more

Engage, Empower, Educate: Unleash the Potential of Multilingual Learners What′s your "why" for being a teacher? Unlike other professionals, teachers often have strong reasons for why they teach and a clear sense of purpose. Acknowledging and understanding this purpose helps educators to not just do what they do but do… Read more

This book is written for teachers with intellectual agility, compassionate hearts, and creative minds — those who want to support their students and appreciate specific strategies. This essential guide is compact, research-based, and includes the most basic supports. It's accessible with ideas that can be implemented… Read more

Here is an example of the newcomer hub Megan talked about: https://docs.google.com/presentation/d/1Fxo0d6labSdIBCQwL92ln0X4mcO48WXSbT2Hna6IgEQ/edit#slide=id.p She is generously sharing her email to those who want to know more about the newcomer hub: megan_dreher@fis.edu

One in five students are identified as speaking English as an Additional Language (EAL) and all teachers are highly likely to be teaching multilingual students in their classrooms. As our schools become more culturally and linguistically diverse, they must respond to the needs of the students in front of them, and… Read more

You can access the article that Ruslana referenced in this podcast conversation. https://www.colorincolorado.org/article/teaching-writing-content-areas-research-practice Here are the links to some of my work connected to the conversation. Teaching Writing in the Content Areas: from Research to Practice…

https://amzn.to/4cHbS2A In its second edition, Breaking New Ground for SLIFE builds on its model for supporting students who are new to English and may have experienced a disruption in their schooling. The practices presented in this book emerge from the belief that education for students with limited or interrupted… Read more

Join bestselling authors Margo Gottlieb and Andrea Honigsfeld on an engaging journey to showcase collaborative assessment within assets-driven instructional practices. Integrating instructional and assessment cycles, explore how multilingual learners can interact with each other and their teachers to form lasting… Read more

Cooperation, coordination of services, and impactful collaboration are critical to the success of multilingual learners with exceptional needs. Written by experts in the fields of language and literacy development, equity, and special education, this practical guide emphasizes the power of partnership and inclusive… Read more

Please visit https://supported.com to learn more about their generous work for the field. https://amzn.to/3WCWNdy Though multilingual learners (MLs) comprise nearly 25% of the school-age population, the most widely-used social emotional learning (SEL) frameworks and programs lack an intentional focus on these… Read more

In this episode, our guest Dr. Huseyin Uysal shares insights into personalized teaching strategies for multilingual learners. Drawing from his vast experience in curriculum development and academic leadership, he sheds light on the transformative power of differentiated instruction. From his own journey as an English… Read more

https://amzn.to/3VvNeNh Decades of research (Wright, 2016), and the experience of millions of educators, make one thing abundantly clear about the modern classroom: students need to talk about their learning. Engaging students in small-group, academic conversations is one of the most effective ways to: enhance… Read more

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Bring classroom content to life for multilingual learners In this eagerly anticipated revision of their bestselling book, authors Diane Staehr Fenner, Sydney Snyder, and Meghan Gregoire-Smith share dynamic, research-backed strategies that every educator of multilingual learners (MLs) can add to their repertoire.… Read more

@regieroutman bravely and loving shares many of her personal stories to help restore our sense of hope, joy, and possibility in uncertain times. Free PDF of Chapter 5 (https://s3-eu-west-1.amazonaws.com/s3-euw1-ap-pe-ws4-cws-documents.ri-prod/9781032445502/Chapter%205.pdf) Companion website for free resources…

@DebbieZacarian and Dr. Cohn-Vargas team up to share how we can create identity safe spaces for all students, especially MLs.

https://amzn.to/46J230K mpowering multilingual learners, families, and teachers With its emphasis on relationship building as the backdrop for linguistically and culturally sustainable assessment, the bestselling second edition of Assessing Multilingual Learners significantly impacted the field of language education.… Read more

Dr. Corrigan shares how Hattie’s work correlates perfectly with effective ML instruction. https://amzn.to/3uzybqt

This book transformed my writing instruction. It is practical, easy to implement, and thoughtful. https://amzn.to/3uscLLA

Equity-based mindsets + language and literacy practices in all classrooms! Sarah Bernadette Ottow has spent over 20 years supporting schools and organizations with her Language Lens® approach that improves the learning experience for every student. The Language Lens for Content Classrooms: A Guidebook for Teachers,… Read more

Dr. Benegas and Natalia’s Benjamin share how we can bring academic and heritage languages together.

Dr. Claude Goldenberg shares the science behind effective reading instruction for MLs in this conversation. The research articles he mentioned during the conversation can be found here: https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1Yj2DY-4mu3uNknvqI95TWTwe_ysjIpOR?usp=sharing

@Larryferlazzo shares 4 factors that foster intrinsic motivation in this podcast based on his newest book. https://amzn.to/44pF8qT

Maria Potvin (@bilingual_lab) will share her article on supporting bilingual reading at home ( https://onraisingbilingualchildren.com/2023/04/18/10-powerful-and-effective-strategies-to-promote-and-support-reading-at-home-for-bilingual-children/ ).

Learn how to best support English learners and address the needs of newcomers! This professional book provides step-by-step strategies for teachers of ELs. Written by Eugenia Mora-Flores and Stephanie Dewing, this book offers practical tips to help teachers bring English language instruction into any classroom. With… Read more

@HajdunHomeroom shares why creating an inclusive language policy is putting DEIJ into action.

@MenendezAlestra & Anna Torres apply the SoR to cultivating biliterate students in this highly insightful podcast.

@adrianmendozaed shares how we can teach content in all disciplines, especially math. https://amzn.to/3nWMmTh

@NataliaESL shares the practical strategies to build better writers in this highly practical book. You can connect with Tan on Twitter at @TanKHuynh and TanKHuynh.com . You can learn more about my courses at https://tankhuynh.com/courses .

Legendary elementary school literacy expert, Matt Glover shares how to facilitate craft and process studies and not just genre units. amzn.to/3m1kPza

@ValentinaESL & her daughter share their 1st children’s book. This one is about cooking krafne. They’ll talk about how culturally responsive children’s books affirm & inspire MLs to bring their cultures into school.

@farhananshah shares the challenges Muslim students experience in school and what teachers can do in this enlightening podcast conversation.

Dr. Jennifer Himmel shares in detail the what, the how, the when, and the why of writing language objectives. No wonder it’s the most-read article on @@ColorinColorado. https://www.colorincolorado.org/article/language-objectives-key-effective-content-area-instruction-english-learners

Dr. Cloud, Dr. Genesee, and Dr. Hamayan share the key researched-based strategies for reading instruction in this highly affirming and practical strategy. We focus just on reading in this conversation even though the book covers writing, listening, and speaking as well. https://amzn.to/3XXSZ3I

@calderonexc and @LMTartaglia share how we can integrate SEL with language and literacy development. What a thoughtful combination. amzn.to/3lTwmjE

Dr. Veronica Benavides shares how she lost her Spanish during childhood and how she reclaimed it as an adult. She’ll also talk about what schools can do to preserve students' languages.

Joan Sedita for @KeystoLiteracy shares a highly practical conversation on helping the 7 principles that develop Ss’ writing skills. Such a great conversation. amzn.to/3I40xxl

Dr. @JPBGerald talks about his book called Antisocial Language Teaching. It’s a thoughtful invitation to reflect on our ideologies that shape our service to MLs.

Lydia Breiseth is Director of Colorín Colorado, the nation’s leading website for educators and families of English language learners, which is based at PBS station in Washington, DC and reaches more than 3 million unique visitors a year. In this role, she manages content development, multimedia production, and… Read more

Dr. Michelle Benegas shares how having a multilingual learner instructional coach is one way to a school-wide focus on supporting MLs.

@SarahOttow shares updates to her wildly influential book: The Language Lens. https://amzn.to/44Ntt5f

@LnzyBird shares her suggestions for creating newcomer programs and approaches to boosting their English literacy.

@AndreaHonigsfel and Dr. @joan_lachance’s new book show us how to bring collaboration to dual language instruction. I

@megan_vosk & @ShafaliShafali share how they turned their narrative unit into a multi-grade digital storytelling unit and its benefits to MLs.

Jessica Lander (@jessica_lander) shares her research from innovative schools around the US who have created safe places for newcomers to thrive. amzn.to/3Vk5Dsu

Pamela Broussard (@LeadingELLs) shares from her decades of experience practical ways to welcome and instruct newcomers.

@JoannaAlcruz & Dr, Blair share their approaches to more responsive, affirming classroom management for MLs in this podcast. https://amzn.to/3TLntnR

Dr. Carla España (@ProfesoraEspana) and Dr. Luz Yadira Herrera (@Dra_LuzYadira) talk about how we can center the voices of marginalized students, especially Latinx students. amzn.to/3LGJt0m You can connect with Tan on Twitter at @TanKHuynh and TanKHuynh.com . You can learn more about my courses at… Read more

Chris Such (@Suchmo83) shares about the science of reading. He makes clear how teachers can implement the research findings. amzn.to/3xVurOz You can connect with Tan on Twitter at @TanKHuynh and TanKHuynh.com . You can learn more about my courses at https://tankhuynh.com/courses .

Dr. @JamilaDugan & @ShaneSafir share about their highly popular book, Street Data. It will change the way you think of data for MLs. https://amzn.to/3RIOZC4 You can connect with Tan on Twitter at @TanKHuynh and TanKHuynh.com . You can learn more about my courses at https://tankhuynh.com/courses .

@sjtylr shares practical ways #ChatGPT can augment and enhance our instruction with MLs in this thoughtful and practical podcast conversation. You can access his presentation here (https://learn.wab.edu/innovation/ai/inclusion-mll). You can connect with Tan on Twitter at @TanKHuynh and TanKHuynh.com . You can learn… Read more

Dr. Emily Meadows will talk about the research behind creating safe schools for LGBTQ students and colleagues in this thoughtful podcast. You can connect with Tan on Twitter at @TanKHuynh and TanKHuynh.com . You can learn more about my courses at https://tankhuynh.com/courses .

Dr. Debbie Zacarian (@DebbieZacarian) returns to the podcast to talk about what school leaders can do to transform schools so that MLs can be successful. This is based on her 2nd edition of the book by the same name:

Dr. Andrea Honigsfeld & Dr. Maria G. Dove returns to the podcast to talk about their new book Portraits of Collaboration: Educators Working Together to Support Multilingual Learners ( https://amzn.to/3zO93fq ). The stories they share will show that successful teacher collaboration can happen and does happen in a… Read more

@MargaretLPark shares how and why it is important for teachers to examine our implicit biases in this thoughtful conversation. You can connect with Tan on Twitter at @TanKHuynh and TanKHuynh.com . You can learn more about my courses at https://tankhuynh.com/courses .

Dr. Alison G. Dover (@AlisonDover1) shares how we can create a radically inclusive learning environment for MLs, especially newcomers. You can connect with Tan on Twitter at @TanKHuynh and TanKHuynh.com . You can learn more about my courses at https://tankhuynh.com/courses .

Dr. Lisa Auslander and Dr. Joanna Yip join forces to share school-wide systems for multilingual learners' success. You can connect with Tan on Twitter at @TanKHuynh and TanKHuynh.com . You can learn more about my courses at https://tankhuynh.com/courses .

Dr. Margarita Calderon (@calderonexc) and Dr. Hector Montenegro joined forces to share how we can teach language and literacy while integrating SEL strategies to support long-term English learners. You can connect with Tan on Twitter at @TanKHuynh and TanKHuynh.com . You can learn more about my courses at… Read more

@ctovani shares ways we can encourage students to put down their "masks" of disengagement in her newest book. Cris shows possible causes of their disengagement and a framework for planning for reading engagement. You can connect with Tan on Twitter at @TanKHuynh and TanKHuynh.com . You can learn more about my courses… Read more

Nancy Motley (@nancymotleyTRTW) shares how intentional small moves can make a big impact on student learning and our teaching. This is based on her new book of the same name. It’s SO PRACTICAL! You can connect with Tan on Twitter at @TanKHuynh and TanKHuynh.com . You can learn more about my courses at… Read more

Dr. María Cioè-Peña (@MCP718) shares a simple framework for integrating translanguaging and UDL from special ed to make our instruction more inclusive & equitable. The video and article she mentioned are below: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7sm7UW0IaDg https://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.1002/tesq.3074 You can… Read more

Jen Hanson lead systematic changes for newcomers and students labeled as LTELs. These changes earned her school the Gold School of Opportunity Award by the National Education Policy Center. In this episode, she talks about those changes and how we can reproduce them for our context. You can connect with Tan on Twitter… Read more

Dr. Ellen-Rose Kambel and Dr. Emmanuelle Le Pichon Vorstman will talk about how schools can become language-friendly places for all languages. https://languagefriendlyschool.org/ You can connect with Tan on Twitter at @TanKHuynh and TanKHuynh.com. You can learn more about my courses at https://tankhuynh.com/courses.

Long-time educator, @MartinB69967611 shares a refreshing, assets-based approach to authentic grammar instruction. This was a paradigm-shifting conversation. Purchasing Martin's book via this Amazon Affiliate's link supports the cost of running the podcast and blog https://amzn.to/3rvu5LB You can connect with Tan on… Read more

Dr. Corinne Seals shares why the label ‘native speaker’ has a problematic history in this eye-opening conversation. https://tinyurl.com/332vevah You can connect with Tan on Twitter at @TanKHuynh and TanKHuynh.com . You can learn more about my courses at https://tankhuynh.com/courses .

@drdonvu shares how we can create a culture of reading for immigrant & refugee children. His story is so moving! https://amzn.to/3rfgGqF You can connect with Tan on Twitter at @TanKHuynh and TanKHuynh.com . You can learn more about my courses at https://tankhuynh.com/courses .

Fern Westernoff, Paula Markus, and Stephaney-Jones Vo share powerful practices that sustain MLs’ connections to their language and cultures in this practical and moving podcast conversation. Purchasing their book through this Amazon Affiliates link (amzn.to/3i1eWMC) supports the blog at no additional cost. You can… Read more

Dr. Ayanna Cooper shares ways we can shape our schools and instruction so that ELs also experience justice. You can purchase Dr. Ayanna Cooper's And Justice for ELs with this Amazon Affiliate's link to support the podcast https://amzn.to/35zZgNK You can connect with Tan on Twitter at @TanKHuynh and TanKHuynh.com . You… Read more

Dr. Victoria Murphy co-authored a report on early childhood education for speakers of other languages sponsored by the British Council. https://academic.oup.com/eltj/article-abstract/71/2/256/2993773?redirectedFrom=fulltext You can connect with Tan on Twitter at @TanKHuynh and TanKHuynh.com . You can learn more about… Read more

Dr. Shelley Fairbairn (@sbfairbairn) & Stephaney Jones-Vo (@stephaneyvo) share their practical suggestions on how to differentiate instruction for MLs. By purchasing their book through the Amazon Associate's link, you are supporting the cost of the blog at no extra cost to yourself. Thank you in advance!… Read more

Dr. Collier & Dr. Thomas, the two legends of dual language programs share their 35 years of research and suggestions in this heartfelt conversation. By purchasing their book through this Amazon Affiliate's link, you will support the costs associated with maintaining the blog at no cost to yourself. Thank you in… Read more

Dr. Holly Porter shares how her district moved entirely from pull-out to fully co-teaching. This conversation provides practical advice at the district level and can also be applied to schools that want to move away from pull-out to co-teaching. Please use the code AF to receive 10% off:…

Dr. Denise Furlong (@denise_furlong) shares how we can celebrate the voices of newcomers in our schools through her new book. You will feel her passion and belief in newcomers! By using this Amazon Affiliates link to purchase the book, you are supporting the blog at no extra cost to yourself https://amzn.to/32PGfG4.… Read more

Dr. Mandy Stewart ( @DrMandyStewart ) & Holly Genova ( @GenovaHollyAnn) share how we can facilitate reading and writing workshop for middle & high school MLs. Very practice & inspiring conversation! By purchasing their book with this Amazon Affiliates link, you are supporting the blog at no additional to yourself… Read more

Cliff Mayotte (@cliffinfull) & Erin Vong from @voiceofwitness make the case for facilitating oral history projects with secondary multilinguals. You can connect with Tan on Twitter at @TanKHuynh and TanKHuynh.com . You can learn more about my courses at https://tankhuynh.com/courses .

@MrsSpinasClass talks about her new book. This is an inspiring and high-energy conversation when you need a pick-me-up. You can support the podcast by using the Amazon Affiliates link at no cost to yourself https://amzn.to/3Hbk3EO . You can connect with Tan on Twitter at @TanKHuynh and TanKHuynh.com . You can learn… Read more

Dr. Cecilia Espinosa y Dr.@AscenziMoreno talk about the magic that occurs when MLs translanguage to grow their reading and writing skills in this podcast conversation. By purchasing their book using this Amazon Affiliates link, you are supporting the podcast https://amzn.to/32mKKr6. You can connect with Tan on Twitter… Read more

The legendary Dr. Jim Cummins synthesizes 40+ years of research on ML instruction w/ the goal of rethinking how we teach based on best practices. You can support the podcast by using this Amazon Affiliate link to purchase Dr. Cummins's book https://amzn.to/3FvOK7g . You can connect with Tan on Twitter at @TanKHuynh… Read more

@gildamart shares all the ways we can use wordless books w/ MLs to develop language and literacy skills. By purchasing Dr. Gilda Martinéz-Alba's book with this Amazon Affiliate's link, you are supporting the podcast at no cost to yourself https://amzn.to/3Jdza2e . You can connect with Tan on Twitter at @TanKHuynh and… Read more

Dr. Gilda Martinéz-Alba and Dr. Luís Pentón Herra talk about how to integrate SEL with language instruction. Using this Amazon Affiliate link to purchase their book also supports the podcast https://amzn.to/3qhxiN6. You can connect with Tan on Twitter at @TanKHuynh and TanKHuynh.com . You can learn more about my… Read more