Ways to Differentiate Teaching for ELs

“How can you best differentiate teaching for ELs who are in “mainstream” classrooms?

Larry Ferlazzo asked EL experts to write on this essential question. I’m honored to be among colleagues Carol M Tomlinson, Valentina Gonzalez, Jenny Vo and Nelida Rubio featured in Larry’s Education Week blog on differentiation for ELs.

Post your ideas below, or engage via Twitter @TonyaWardSinger. 

Reflection Questions

How do you differentiate teaching for ELs in high-level content classrooms?

How do you prepare teachers to effectively differentiate for excellence and equity every day?

Tonya Ward Singer is a keynote speaker and professional learning leader who helps K-12 educators advance literacy and language learning in culturally and linguistically rich schools. Teachers and administrators describe her work as groundbreaking, dynamic, practical, relevant, and impactful. Tonya's bestselling books include Asset-Based Language and Literacy (2nd Edition of EL Excellence Every Day), EL Excellence Every Day, and Opening Doors to Equity. She co-authored Breaking Down the Wall and literacy curricula for international publishers.

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