 Tiered assignments provide ELL students time for you to focus on their specific language needs.  Visual aids  Vocabulary strategies (Frayer Model, flashcards)  Pair ELL students with language proficient students  Find their level of readiness with individual guidance.  ELL learners thrive with visual and kinesthetic activities.  Choices help them feel more comfortable with the assignment.  Discovery learning provides hands-on learning opportunities.

 Tiered assignments which allow them to think creatively and critically.  Multiple intelligence activities can be used to strengthen their weaknesses.  Choices enhance independence.  Discovery learning provides open-ended situations with challenges not normally encountered.  Challenge them with higher level questions such as:  How can you design?  Can you create a solution?  How can this be said differently?  How effective are…?  What changes would you make?

 Samples  Rubistar 

 Video clips  Demos  Problems  Hands-on Activities

 Principals will observe all new teachers and provide feedback  Mentor teachers will assist new teachers with “nuts and bolts” of school setting  Have a list of questions  Don’t be afraid to ask for assistance  Master teacher will observe new teachers, conduct visits, assist with lesson planning and other collaborative endeavors  Ask for additional observations if needed  Journal reflections of teaching  Videotape lessons and reflect  Call on the Educators of Excellence folks  Observations, correspondence, lesson plan ideas

 Glogs   Use technology as a hook to engage students  Don’t be afraid to ask, but have a purpose in mind prior to asking  Find out what is available at the schools  Ask during interviews

 Videos    Virtual labs  Concept Animations   Online quizzes