As many schools across the country transition from full distance learning to hybrid models of instruction, some of us at SupportEd have had the opportunity to observe instruction of English learners (ELs) and coach teachers to hone their skills. We are humbled by teachers’ creativity, flexibility, and intentionality in integrating…

On March 8, 2011, Diane submitted a request to the Virginia State Corporation Commission to form a small consulting group to support educators of English Learners (ELs). Ten years later she looks back on SupportEd’s journey to this auspicious anniversary. – Celebrating 10 Years of Supporting English Learners (ELs) As…

Before the pandemic, information sharing between teachers often happened in passing–in the hallway, over lunch, after school. Working virtually during distance learning has made sharing information about students even harder.  As always, educators rise to the challenge, adapt quickly, and have been creating virtual tools for sharing information, like Hollie…

In 2019, the SupportEd team was wondering how many and which states require that all teachers receive professional development (PD) on teaching English learners (ELs) in order to meet recertification requirements. We were already familiar with the literature on which states require training on teaching ELs for pre-service teachers and…

Even as language educators who often focus on teaching words, we have struggled to find those very words to name our reactions to the latest instances of police brutality and white supremacy that have taken place in the US. We stand in solidarity with the Black community and all victims…