Beyond Conversational: Supporting Long-Term English Learners (LTELs) Join host Melissa Grinstead, Lead ESOL Contributor for AWB Education, as she tackles a critical and often-overlooked group of students: Long-Term English Learners (LTELs). These are students who have spent five or more years in English learning programs yet still struggle to access grade-level content due to difficulties with academic language. Melissa explores why LTELs often get overlooked in classroom settings, emphasizing the crucial distinction between conversational language (BICS) and academic language (CALP) Understanding this difference is key to identifying specific skill gaps that prevent LTELs from achieving academic success.Listeners will receive a set of highly practical, actionable strategies for supporting LTELs, including: - Providing explicit instruction in advanced academic vocabulary and complex grammar structures. - Utilizing visuals and realia to make abstract concepts concrete. - Implementing sentence frames and graphic organizers to scaffold complex writing and discussions. - Creating meaningful collaborative learning opportunities to practice academic discourse. - Strategically leveraging students' native languages (L1) as a resource for cognitive development and content comprehension. The episode also provides invaluable tips for engaging families and ensuring that all classroom supports are inclusive, recognizing the immense potential of LTELs when they receive targeted instruction.Sponsored by: AWB Education and Grundmeyer Leader Services.Find out more about our work at: - https://awbeducation.org - https://grundmeyerleadersearch.com Listen to the full episode: https://push.fm/fl/yourmorningboost

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What is Academic Language? The term academic language has been used a lot in the field of English as a second language education. What is it? You will probably get a different answer from each educator you ask. How do we suppor...

Many students sound fluent — but struggle academically.

How do you bridge the gap between conversational English and true academic language?

Share your best strategy!

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Spring isn’t just for flowers—it’s for blooming vocabulary 🌱 The Visual Non-Glossary gives students a way in to tough terms. When they can see it, they can say it.

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Group photo with our #E3UNLV Project's second cohort! Dr. Cardenas-Hagan led today's #PD on #academiclanguage in #earlychildhood with @ClarkCountySch, @Humboldtunified, and @ECCTATeachers #teachers.

Our 2nd cohort participates in #E3UNLV Project #PD with Dr. Cardenas-Hagan from University of Houston. Focusing on #academiclanguage in #earlychildhood with @ClarkCountySch, @Humboldtunified, and @ECCTATeachers #teachers.

Dr. Lilian Duran from University of Oregon is leading today's #E3UNLV Project #PD on #academiclanguage in #earlychildhood and with students in #specialeducation for @ClarkCountySch, #ChurchillCounty, and #CarsonCity #teachers. Learn more @unlvcoe

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