Sharing information about ELLs with other teachers
ELL expert Susan Lafond describes a process she undertook each year to share information about her students with colleagues.
Creating an ELL newsletter for colleagues
ELL expert Susan Lafond describes a newsletter she put together for colleagues regularly featuring ELL ideas and best practices.
Establishing a collaborative relationship based on respect
ELL expert Susan Lafond describes steps she took to start new collaborative relationships on respectful terms.
Inviting teachers to the ESL classroom
ELL expert Susan Lafond describes the benefits of inviting colleagues to see ELLs in action in other settings.
The ESL teacher is an advocate
ELL expert Susan Lafond describes the role of ESL teachers as advocates.
Teachers need to be in the driver’s seat when it comes to their professional development
ELL expert Susan Lafond explains why teachers need to have a voice in choosing their professional development. See more from Susan in her complete interview.
Using what you have learned in professional development
ELL expert Susan Lafond explains the importance of using what you have learned in professional development.
Finding and creating opportunities for professional development
ELL expert Susan Lafond suggests ideas for finding or creating opportunities for staff to engage in professional development about ELLs.
Helping students to prepare for college
ELL expert Susan Lafond shares some strategies for helping all students to start thinking about college as soon as possible.
Strategies for helping ELLs apply to college
ELL expert Susan Lafond shares some of the support that can help ELLs through the college application process.