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One important role that ESL teachers can play in their school is leading professional development for colleagues, including administrators, classroom teachers, content-area teachers, and school staff.

Dr. Ayanna Cooper

Dr. Ayanna Cooper, Ed.D, is an ELL specialist who focuses on the professional development for ELL educators.

Sydney Snyder

Dr. Sydney Snyder has over fifteen years experience working with English learners and their families in the U.S.

Julie Motta

Julie Motta is the Assistant Superintendent of the East Providence School District in Rhode Island.

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Welcome to the first weekly Common Core State Standards (CCSS) for English Language Learners (ELLs) blog!

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