Resources

Here are some great resources for educators who have ELs in their classrooms, or any school staff who want to know more about best practices for teaching, leading, or interacting with English Learners or other students from a multilingual or multicultural background. 

Links for free online dictionaries and translation services:

Learner’s Dictionary

Illustrated Math Dictionary

Word Reference

DeepL Translator

Reverso Translator 

Strategies and Tips:

12 Ways to Support ELs in the Mainstream Classroom

6 Essential Strategies for Teaching ELLs

7 Tips for School Counseling with ELL Students 

GO TO Strategies for teaching and sheltering English for ELLs (see pdf linked at bottom of the page) 

Culturally Responsive Teaching:

Culturally Responsive Teaching in Special Education

5 Culturally Responsive Teaching Strategies 

Culturally Responsive Teaching: What you need to know