Co‑teaching, vocabulary and frequent formative assessments highlighted as strategies to accelerate English‑learner outcomes District leaders told the working group that co‑teaching models, integrated vocabulary instruction and more frequent formative EL language checks led to stronger outcomes than isolated sheltered instruction. Several districts reported higher assessment scores in co‑taught classes and recommended state support for interim EL assessments.

Co-teaching and integrated vocabulary instruction are transforming English learner outcomes, proving to be more effective than traditional methods.

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Tennessee working group presses for deeper professional learning, expanded supports for English‑learner teachers State and district representatives told the Tennessee Department of Education working group that professional learning must move beyond compliance to classroom‑focused coaching, and that endorsement pathways should be paired with funded coursework and mentorship to address shortages.

Tennessee educators are pushing for a bold shift from compliance-based training to innovative, classroom-focused support for English learners—are we ready to transform teaching?

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