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Belief as a force for education

Discover how a teacher's belief in English Learners is the key that unlocks their confidence and transforms their academic potential into unstoppable success.

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Empowering educators to serve dually identified ELs

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Using the ELL critical data process to improve accuracy around ELs and special education

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

This blog explores the vital role of EL families in the educational process and offers insights from experts at WCEPS on creating inclusive environments where multilingual learners can thrive.

How to effectively progress monitor EL students and exited students

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How to effectively progress monitor EL students and exited students

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High energy, high engagement, high impact instruction

Carly Spina shares practical and creative ways for teachers to bring high energy, inspiration, and joy into instruction while keeping learning rigorous and meaningful for multilingual learners.

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Creating a welcoming classroom environment from day one

Sandra Medrano-Arroyo shares strategies for building a welcoming classroom from day one by centering relationships, language, and family partnerships to help multilingual learners thrive.

An introduction to SLIFE

An introduction to SLIFE

Find an introduction to Students with limited or interrupted formal education (SLIFE), a common subgroup of English learners.

Newcomer education: An introductory guide for teachers

Newcomer education: An introductory guide for teachers

Newcomers are a subgroup of English Learners (ELs) with unique needs and strengths. See how to supports newcomers and effective teaching strategies.

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Pink background with image of a woman smiling with short hair. Text says: Belief as a force for education

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Belief as a force for education

Discover how a teacher's belief in English Learners is the key that unlocks their confidence and transforms their academic potential into unstoppable success.

Blue and purple gradient background with text: High energy, high engagement, high impact instruction

8:00

High energy, high engagement, high impact instruction

Carly Spina shares practical and creative ways for teachers to bring high energy, inspiration, and joy into instruction while keeping learning rigorous and meaningful for multilingual learners.

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Instructional Support

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Creating a welcoming classroom environment from day one

Sandra Medrano-Arroyo shares strategies for building a welcoming classroom from day one by centering relationships, language, and family partnerships to help multilingual learners thrive.

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Summer 2025 reading recommendations for EL educators

A list of summer reading recommendations for educators of English learners (ELs) curated by experts in the field to build new insight and develop skills.

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Summer boost: Empowering teachers to inspire multilingual learners

Sandra Medrano-Arroyo highlights how school leaders can use the summer to plan targeted, research-based professional learning that equips teachers to better serve multilingual learners.

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Family Engagement

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Connecting data, instruction, & families: An all-in-one system for EL support

Discover how Ellevation’s latest updates connect data, instruction, and families to streamline EL program management. Learn how new features in Family Communication, Strategies, and Forms empower educators to save time, improve compliance, and enhance outcomes for English learners.

Pink background with image of a woman smiling with short hair. Text says: Belief as a force for education

2:30

Belief as a force for education

Discover how a teacher's belief in English Learners is the key that unlocks their confidence and transforms their academic potential into unstoppable success.

Blue and purple gradient background with text: High energy, high engagement, high impact instruction

8:00

High energy, high engagement, high impact instruction

Carly Spina shares practical and creative ways for teachers to bring high energy, inspiration, and joy into instruction while keeping learning rigorous and meaningful for multilingual learners.

Green gradient background with a teacher speaking to a student. Text says: Creating a welcoming classroom environment from day one

Instructional Support

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Creating a welcoming classroom environment from day one

Sandra Medrano-Arroyo shares strategies for building a welcoming classroom from day one by centering relationships, language, and family partnerships to help multilingual learners thrive.

Blue background with woman reading. Text says "Summer 2025 reading recommendations for educators of ELs"

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Summer 2025 reading recommendations for EL educators

A list of summer reading recommendations for educators of English learners (ELs) curated by experts in the field to build new insight and develop skills.

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Summer boost: Empowering teachers to inspire multilingual learners

Sandra Medrano-Arroyo highlights how school leaders can use the summer to plan targeted, research-based professional learning that equips teachers to better serve multilingual learners.

Instructional support

Discover new techniques, best practices, and resources for effective instruction of ELs.

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Belief as a force for education

Discover how a teacher's belief in English Learners is the key that unlocks their confidence and transforms their academic potential into unstoppable success.

Blue and purple gradient background with text: High energy, high engagement, high impact instruction

8:00

High energy, high engagement, high impact instruction

Carly Spina shares practical and creative ways for teachers to bring high energy, inspiration, and joy into instruction while keeping learning rigorous and meaningful for multilingual learners.

Green gradient background with a teacher speaking to a student. Text says: Creating a welcoming classroom environment from day one

Instructional Support

4:00

Creating a welcoming classroom environment from day one

Sandra Medrano-Arroyo shares strategies for building a welcoming classroom from day one by centering relationships, language, and family partnerships to help multilingual learners thrive.

Pink background with image of a woman smiling with short hair. Text says: Belief as a force for education

2:30

Belief as a force for education

Discover how a teacher's belief in English Learners is the key that unlocks their confidence and transforms their academic potential into unstoppable success.

Blue and purple gradient background with text: High energy, high engagement, high impact instruction

8:00

High energy, high engagement, high impact instruction

Carly Spina shares practical and creative ways for teachers to bring high energy, inspiration, and joy into instruction while keeping learning rigorous and meaningful for multilingual learners.

Green gradient background with a teacher speaking to a student. Text says: Creating a welcoming classroom environment from day one

Instructional Support

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Creating a welcoming classroom environment from day one

Sandra Medrano-Arroyo shares strategies for building a welcoming classroom from day one by centering relationships, language, and family partnerships to help multilingual learners thrive.

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Summer boost: Empowering teachers to inspire multilingual learners

Sandra Medrano-Arroyo highlights how school leaders can use the summer to plan targeted, research-based professional learning that equips teachers to better serve multilingual learners.

Assessments and data

Learn how to design more equitable assessments for ELs, better collect and analyze student data, and act on insights.

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Family Engagement

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Connecting data, instruction, & families: An all-in-one system for EL support

Discover how Ellevation’s latest updates connect data, instruction, and families to streamline EL program management. Learn how new features in Family Communication, Strategies, and Forms empower educators to save time, improve compliance, and enhance outcomes for English learners.

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Using EL data to drive professional learning

Explore how EL progress monitoring data can guide both instructional decisions and targeted professional learning to better support multilingual learners.

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Assessments and Data

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More flexible forms, faster workflow completion: See what’s new in Ellevation Forms

Learn about enhanced content configurability, streamlined navigation, and faster form completion—helping educators save time while ensuring accurate EL program management.

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Family Engagement

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Connecting data, instruction, & families: An all-in-one system for EL support

Discover how Ellevation’s latest updates connect data, instruction, and families to streamline EL program management. Learn how new features in Family Communication, Strategies, and Forms empower educators to save time, improve compliance, and enhance outcomes for English learners.

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Professional Development

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Using EL data to drive professional learning

Explore how EL progress monitoring data can guide both instructional decisions and targeted professional learning to better support multilingual learners.

More flexible forms, faster workflow completion: See what’s new in Ellevation Forms

Assessments and Data

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More flexible forms, faster workflow completion: See what’s new in Ellevation Forms

Learn about enhanced content configurability, streamlined navigation, and faster form completion—helping educators save time while ensuring accurate EL program management.

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Assessments and Data

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Collaborative assessment for multilingual learners and teachers: A blog for educators

Family engagement

Find a variety of approaches to creating effective systems of communication with EL families.

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Family Engagement

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Connecting data, instruction, & families: An all-in-one system for EL support

Discover how Ellevation’s latest updates connect data, instruction, and families to streamline EL program management. Learn how new features in Family Communication, Strategies, and Forms empower educators to save time, improve compliance, and enhance outcomes for English learners.

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

This blog explores the vital role of EL families in the educational process and offers insights from experts at WCEPS on creating inclusive environments where multilingual learners can thrive.

Systems for meaningful family engagement

Family Engagement

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Systems for meaningful family engagement

Creating equitable opportunities for multilingual learners can start with sustainable systems that promote meaningful family engagement.

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Family Engagement

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Connecting data, instruction, & families: An all-in-one system for EL support

Discover how Ellevation’s latest updates connect data, instruction, and families to streamline EL program management. Learn how new features in Family Communication, Strategies, and Forms empower educators to save time, improve compliance, and enhance outcomes for English learners.

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

This blog explores the vital role of EL families in the educational process and offers insights from experts at WCEPS on creating inclusive environments where multilingual learners can thrive.

Systems for meaningful family engagement

Family Engagement

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Systems for meaningful family engagement

Creating equitable opportunities for multilingual learners can start with sustainable systems that promote meaningful family engagement.

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Creating a Parent Mentor Program In Your District

Newcomers/SLIFE

Learn to identify, understand, and support common subgroups of the English learner population.

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An introduction to SLIFE

Newcomers / SLIFE

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An introduction to SLIFE

Find an introduction to Students with limited or interrupted formal education (SLIFE), a common subgroup of English learners.

Newcomer education: An introductory guide for teachers

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Newcomer education: An introductory guide for teachers

Newcomers are a subgroup of English Learners (ELs) with unique needs and strengths. See how to supports newcomers and effective teaching strategies.

How Katy ISD leveled-up their PD to improve newcomer support across the district

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How Katy ISD leveled-up their PD to improve newcomer support across the district

As our communities become more diverse, schools play a vital role in ensuring that every student has an equal opportunity to succeed.

An introduction to SLIFE

Newcomers / SLIFE

06:14

An introduction to SLIFE

Find an introduction to Students with limited or interrupted formal education (SLIFE), a common subgroup of English learners.

Newcomer education: An introductory guide for teachers

06:21

Newcomer education: An introductory guide for teachers

Newcomers are a subgroup of English Learners (ELs) with unique needs and strengths. See how to supports newcomers and effective teaching strategies.

How Katy ISD leveled-up their PD to improve newcomer support across the district

09:40

How Katy ISD leveled-up their PD to improve newcomer support across the district

As our communities become more diverse, schools play a vital role in ensuring that every student has an equal opportunity to succeed.

What’s Working in EL Education from Nebraska’s 2022 Teacher of the Year

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What’s Working in EL Education from Nebraska’s 2022 Teacher of the Year

Professional development

Explore guidance and thought-leadership content on designing and improving professional learning for educators of ELs.

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Summer 2025 reading recommendations for EL educators

A list of summer reading recommendations for educators of English learners (ELs) curated by experts in the field to build new insight and develop skills.

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6:00

Summer boost: Empowering teachers to inspire multilingual learners

Sandra Medrano-Arroyo highlights how school leaders can use the summer to plan targeted, research-based professional learning that equips teachers to better serve multilingual learners.

A teacher helping a student at his desk.

Family Engagement

7:00

Connecting data, instruction, & families: An all-in-one system for EL support

Discover how Ellevation’s latest updates connect data, instruction, and families to streamline EL program management. Learn how new features in Family Communication, Strategies, and Forms empower educators to save time, improve compliance, and enhance outcomes for English learners.

Blue background with woman reading. Text says "Summer 2025 reading recommendations for educators of ELs"

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Summer 2025 reading recommendations for EL educators

A list of summer reading recommendations for educators of English learners (ELs) curated by experts in the field to build new insight and develop skills.

Pink and orange gradient with a female educator.

6:00

Summer boost: Empowering teachers to inspire multilingual learners

Sandra Medrano-Arroyo highlights how school leaders can use the summer to plan targeted, research-based professional learning that equips teachers to better serve multilingual learners.

A teacher helping a student at his desk.

Family Engagement

7:00

Connecting data, instruction, & families: An all-in-one system for EL support

Discover how Ellevation’s latest updates connect data, instruction, and families to streamline EL program management. Learn how new features in Family Communication, Strategies, and Forms empower educators to save time, improve compliance, and enhance outcomes for English learners.

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Professional Development

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Using EL data to drive professional learning

Explore how EL progress monitoring data can guide both instructional decisions and targeted professional learning to better support multilingual learners.

Funding and policy

Delve into the world of education policy and funding as it relates to multilingual learners and learn how to advocate for positive change.

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ESSER funds: Deadlines, spending trends, and alternative funding sources

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ESSER funds: Deadlines, spending trends, and alternative funding sources

Learn what ESSER funds are, how schools can spend them by the deadline, and alternative funding sources.

An overview of the history of ELs in education policy

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An overview of the history of ELs in education policy

Explore key EL policy rulings, current challenges for multilingual learners, and how educators can advocate for equity and access.

Using ESSER Funds to Support ELs

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Using ESSER Funds to Support ELs

Learn how ESSER funds can be used in your district to support multilingual learners and their educators.

ESSER funds: Deadlines, spending trends, and alternative funding sources

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ESSER funds: Deadlines, spending trends, and alternative funding sources

Learn what ESSER funds are, how schools can spend them by the deadline, and alternative funding sources.

An overview of the history of ELs in education policy

11:28

An overview of the history of ELs in education policy

Explore key EL policy rulings, current challenges for multilingual learners, and how educators can advocate for equity and access.

Using ESSER Funds to Support ELs

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Using ESSER Funds to Support ELs

Learn how ESSER funds can be used in your district to support multilingual learners and their educators.

A Case for Changing How We Label English Learners with Araceli García

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A Case for Changing How We Label English Learners with Araceli García

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Districts that Ellevation works with see impact in the classroom every day. Explore our partners’ stories and how they use Ellevation to support their English Learners.

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Discover our free guided learning toolkits, featuring expert-informed multimedia content on essential EL education topics such as newcomers, family engagement, and more. Find comprehensive resources to educate and enhance the learning experience for English learners.

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Ellevation is the only program management tool designed specifically to help educators foster a supportive environment for English learners (ELs). Learn why we are trusted by districts to serve 50% of ELs nationwide.