by Julie Slack | Feb 7, 2025 | 2025 First Literacy Workshops, Adult Basic Education (ABE), English for Speakers of Other Languages (ESOL), Resources, Volunteers
Presenter: Anna DeNicolo One of the biggest challenges ESOL program administrators face is retaining teachers session after session. Teacher turnover can negatively impact learners, staff, and program funding. What can program administrators do to encourage ESOL...
by Julie Slack | Nov 8, 2024 | Adult Basic Education (ABE), Cultural Awareness, English for Speakers of Other Languages (ESOL), Resources
Presenter: Andrew Shapira Artwork can serve as a dynamic tool in adult ESOL and ABE classes, offering a gateway to explore diverse cultures, historical eras, and ignite thought-provoking conversations. Google Arts and Culture hosts an extensive collection of...
by Julie Slack | Oct 18, 2024 | English for Speakers of Other Languages (ESOL), Resources
Presenter: Rob Sheppard In the language classroom, some of the most impactful moments arise spontaneously from authentic exchanges. Yet, for newer teachers, veering off the lesson plan to embrace these opportunities can feel daunting. The slides from this workshop...
by Julie Slack | Oct 9, 2024 | Adult Basic Education (ABE), Curriculum Development, English for Speakers of Other Languages (ESOL), Resources
Presenter: Erica Fleitas Educators of multilingual learners of English undertake extensive curriculum preparation – and they also strive to build dynamic and rigorous lessons for meaningful learning to take place. The slides from this workshop include lesson planning...
by Julie Slack | May 15, 2024 | English for Speakers of Other Languages (ESOL), Pronunciation, Resources
Presenter: Debbie Centamore The slides from this workshop provide hands-on, experiential activities and theory to address teaching pronunciation to English Language Learners. Slides include information about first language interference and strategies to aim at...
by Julie Slack | May 14, 2024 | English for Speakers of Other Languages (ESOL), First Literacy Grant Projects, Resources
First Literacy Grant Funded ProjectPartner Program: Friends of the Rafael Hernández School Project Description: The Primeras Maestras Program at the Rafael Hernández Dual Language School in Roxbury, Massachusetts trains low income, unemployed, or under-employed...
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