Middle School.. Oh My

I taught at the Middle School for five years and raised five children, I am quite aware of the struggles that come with Middle School. Add to those struggles the fact that you don't speak English, or don't speak English well, and you find the struggle is real.

There are several strategies that teachers can adopt to support English language learners in the middle grades.  Valentina Gonzalez, a professional development specialist for ELs in Texas, wrote this blog post where she suggests using more visual tools and focusing on small groups.  I follow Valentina on Twitter.  As a language learner herself, she always has great ideas to share.  Her post reinforces many of the ideas I have shared in the past. There is also a link to a post by Tan Huynh. You should read this too.  Tan has many wonderful ideas and strategies for ELs.  He is a must follow on social media. Enjoy!