Introducing
ELL Strategy Academy
Become the teacher your ELLs need you to be, even if you have no idea where to begin, or can't see how you could possibly find time to differentiate for their specific needs.
My years of experience teaching both in the US and internationally along with the successful creation of a bestselling curriculum for newcomers has given me a deep passion for helping other teachers see this same success in their classroom and enjoy the journey of teaching ELLs.
ELL Strategy Academy isn’t another boring professional development, but a practical, time saving, and easy to implement plan.
Yes, you will gain a foundation that will be vital to everything else you learn for the rest of your teaching career. But more importantly, you will have a toolbox of strategies and supports that won’t add more to your plate, but will allow you to save time and sanity by being confident you are providing the education your students need!
ELL Strategy Academy is the ONLY program of its kind that…
Helps you become a language teacher.
Whether you have 1 or 100 ELL students to support, it all begins with building a solid foundation of who our ELL students are, what are appropriate expectations we should have for the different levels, and where to begin providing the support they need. Having this solid foundation will be exactly what you need to easily provide language support to the increasing ELL population in whatever type of classroom you are teaching in.
Is built with the practical, day to day, real life teacher in mind.
No fluff, no unnecessary modules to fill a university requirement, and no suggestions and ideas that look good on paper. But as any teacher knows, it just won’t work in the classroom.
This is all about YOU, and helping you easily use these strategies with ease so that they become second nature.
Provides ongoing support.
There’s nothing more disappointing then attending a great PD session, only to go back to your classroom and forget most of what was taught. ELL Strategy Academy gives you lifetime access to every single lesson and resource, so you can return to each lesson to review strategies, as well as go through the information at your own pace, allowing this program to work for your schedule. . You will also save hours of your time by having a one stop shop to go to when you are lesson planning for ELLs or looking for a way to strengthen an intermediate student who is struggling with writing. No more hours being sucked into the never-ending google search.
Creates advocates for ELLs
When the school community is on the same page, success for ELLs will soar. This course will provide you with the language to use, the tools to teach, and the materials to support other teachers who are lost and overwhelmed with the students in their class. This won’t just be a huge benefit to the students, but will lessen your load of your work as the experienced teacher of ELLs who provides all the support.
So if you are ready to finally be the teacher your ELLs need you to be while avoiding dead ends, roadblocks, and frustrations then let me take you there.
Here's how we'll help you get here:
Module 1
Creating a welcoming environment
Working with students from other cultures can feel scary, awkward and sometimes even difficult. In module 1 we will spend some time deconstructing biases, reflecting on our own personal experiences and going deeper on what culture actually is. This is all done in a safe space for you to be honest, and is a crucial place to begin before any student can learn academic content.
Module Highlights:
- A personal survey to help you discover where you are right now when it comes to working with students from other cultures.
- A deeper look at culturally responsive teaching and a checklist to see if your classroom is ready to support all learners.
- 5 easy to implement ideas for creating a culturally welcoming classroom.
- 2 purposely designed resources to help you make sure all students are comfortable.
Module 2
Finding the English language proficiency and modifying current assessments
Before you can dive into the strategies, you have to know where your students are beginning. That's why this module will break down all you need to know on giving a QUICK assessment to get a baseline of your student's English Language Proficiency. From there, we will cover lesson planning and modifying classroom work to help lighten your load.
Module Highlights:
- A guide to setting up your own English Language Proficiency Assessment, and how to interpret the results.
- Learn the P.L.A.N. strategy to learn how to lesson plan with meeting the needs of ELLs.
- Get the time-saving modification task cards to different classroom assignments and assessments in minutes.
- Learn how to use generic domain rubrics to consistently be monitoring student progress and skills. (These will be gold when your principal asks how you are making sure you are supporting your ELLs!)
Module 3
Where to begin supporting ELL beginners and a plan to start their language journey.
When you have the materials to reach your newcomer students, and know exactly the path you need to take them on, these students can go from being overwhelming to teach, to becoming an enjoyable experience. When you finish this module, you will feel exactly that.
Module Highlights:
- The #1 goal to keep in mind when working with beginner ELLs.
- A beginner ELL cheat sheet that will help you have a quick reference whenever you need it.
- 9 video strategies that support beginners with listening, speaking, reading, and writing, all while they are in a whole group setting.
- 6 additional resources are provided to support you in implementing the strategies.
Module 4
How to support intermediate ELLs and prevent them from getting stuck.
Module 4 is focused on helping intermediate ELLs. These students are at the mid point of their language journey. This module continues their progress so they do not get lost in the system. I will share specific ways to continue to push them forward, and goals to help remind you of what to focus on.
Module Highlights:
- The #1 goal for working with intermediate ELLs
- An intermediate ELL cheat sheet that will help you have a quick reference whenever you need it.
- 8 video strategies that support intermediates with listening, speaking, reading and writing during whole group, small group and independent settings.
- 4 additional resources are provided to support you in implementing the strategies.
Module 5
How to close the gap for advanced ELLs and push them to English fluency!
Advanced ELLs are on their way to English fluency! When you purposely scaffold key areas you will give them the push they need to reach independence. Working with advanced ELLs can be tricky because they are able to do many things like their native speaking peers, but in this module we will be focusing on fine tuning those tricky areas for success.
Module Highlights:
- The #1 goal for working with advanced ELLs
- An advanced ELL cheat sheet that will help you have a quick reference whenever you need it.
- 8 video strategies that support advanced ELLs with listening, speaking, reading and writing during whole group, small group and independent settings.
- 5 additional resources are provided to support you in implementing the strategies.
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It’s true that in ELL Strategy Academy you’ll build a foundation that flourishes, gain insight into identifying and supporting the complex needs of language learners, and teach with joy and confidence for years to come.
This is a course that is…
…practical
…created by a teacher for teachers
...and saves you time and money
But unlike PD in school, courses at the university, or articles you find online, you won't spend weeks waiting for the material, digesting it and then figuring out how to apply it.
Enroll right now and you will have access to every module within minutes. From there you can dive right in and see how impactful this course will be on your teaching, and the success your ELLs will have after you’ve completed it.
I’m a teacher just like you. I stand behind this course and if you do not feel you are on your way to being the teacher your ELLs need you to be with all the modules, lessons, documents, and resources that are provided for you, then you can personally email me at [email protected] and I will give you a full refund within the first 14 days if the course is less than 20% completed.
Here’s what you’re getting when you enroll today:
The FULL ELL Strategy Academy Course - $300 Value
You’ll get access to all 5 video modules, course workbook, 25 strategy resource guides and explanation videos, and 40 additional support resources to make sure you implement and begin using these strategies with confidence and ease.
- Lifetime access to the private facebook group - $100 Value
- 6 Sessions of Q& As in the Facebook Group - $85 Value
- BONUS: English Language Proficiency Assessment- $10 Value
- BONUS: Strategy Sticky Notes-$5
Total Value: $500
When you add it all up, that’s a value of $500
But because I am for YOU and YOUR ELL students, I’m giving you the opportunity to enroll in ELL Strategy Academy TODAY at the special promo price of just...
Pay Monthly
3 Monthly Payments of
$55
OR
Pay Upfront & Save
1 Payment of
$145
Frequently Asked Questions
What people asked before they signed up for ELL Strategy Academy
The strategies taught in this course will benefit all learners, and allow you to implement each one easily and in the moment so that you don't have to take time researching and planning multiple different lesson plans for your students. Many of these strategies will benefit your native English students as well, so you are able to provide proper support for ELLs while engaging all the students.
When we purposely create a classroom to support the needs of ELL students, the test results will speak for themselves. Because you will be able to provide specific support for each individual student in listening, speaking, reading, and writing, your students will feel confident when it is time to take the assessments.
The strategies included in the course are meant to ease your burden by taking very little prep time. After just a few weeks of learning the strategies, you will see how easily you can provide a scaffold for a specific activity, without needing additional time during your day. This course will also help you have eyes to observe and collect data so that your time working with small groups and individual students is used as best as possible.
Yes! 40 additional resources are included with the course so that you aren’t just learning the strategy, but having the resources to use the strategy right away. You can also have an option to buy a full curriculum for Newcomers at a discounted price.
Practical implementation is the purpose of the course. I’ve made sure to remove any fluff and only provide strategies and ideas that you can implement easily, quickly, and while feeling supported. I also will provide additional weekly support through the facebook group along with a community of other educators to learn and grow from.
No problem! The beauty of this course is once you buy it, all the materials are yours for life! It is also set up for you to go at your own pace so you can work on 1 module per week, or 1 strategy per week. You can also go back at any time to review the material taught. Note that this course will only be available for a limited time! Doors will close Wednesday, September 25 so that I can focus my attention and time to all new students.
Once you have purchased the course you will have access immediately to the entire course. All the modules and materials will be available for you to start.
Here’s what you’re getting when you enroll today:
ELL Strategy Academy - $300 Value
You’ll get access to all 5 video modules, course workbook, 25 strategy resource guides and explanation videos, and 40 additional support resources to make sure you implement and begin using these strategies with confidence and ease.
- Lifetime access to the private facebook group - $100 Value
- 6 Sessions of Q& As in the Facebook Group - $85 Value
- BONUS: English Language Proficiency Assessment- $10 Value
- BONUS: Strategy Sticky Notes-$5
Total Value: $500
When you add it all up, that’s a value of $500
But when you enroll today, you’ll get access to everything for just:
Pay Monthly
3 Monthly Payments of
$55
OR
Pay Upfront & Save
1 Payment of
$145
Still undecided?
ELL Strategy Academy is the right choice for you if...
- You are a new teacher. Statistics who 1 out of 4 students in the classroom is an English Language Learner, and still many universities are not providing the training to support these students specific needs. This course is a great way to set you up for success on being able to differentiate starting your first year teaching.
- You are a veteran teacher, but new to working with ELLs.
- You are a new ESL teacher.
- You are an ESL teacher that is looking for a way to create better lines of communication and support with homeroom teachers.
- You have had training and PD on meeting the needs of ELLs, but are still struggling with what that looks like everyday in the classroom.
- You are looking for a way to lighten your load of lesson planning and modifying work for your ELL students.
- You are an administrator that is looking for a way to build a culturally welcoming school and for all teachers to have a common language and foundation to begin with.
- You are ready to change the direction of your year this year and implement a new style and framework for teaching.
- You care about the needs of your ELLs and are willing to spend time learning how to meet them where they are in their language journey and help them succeed.
- You are unable to afford a degree in ESL, but would really like to learn.
If you answered yes to any of those statements, then join me in the ELL Strategy Academy!
Here’s what you’re getting when you enroll today:
ELL Strategy Academy - $300 Value
You’ll get access to all 5 video modules, course workbook, 25 strategy resource guides and explanation videos, and 40 additional support resources to make sure you implement and begin using these strategies with confidence and ease.
- Lifetime access to the private facebook group - $100 Value
- 6 Sessions of Q& As in the Facebook Group - $85 Value
- BONUS: English Language Proficiency Assessment- $10 Value
- BONUS: Strategy Sticky Notes-$5
Total Value: $500
When you add it all up, that’s a value of $500
But when you enroll today, you’ll get access to everything for just:
Payment Monthly
3 Monthly Payments of
$55
OR
Payment Upfront & Save
1 Payment of
