27. 5 things every EL teacher needs to prepare for a successful school year

In this episode I share 5 things you need to do to get ready for a successful school year. Summer is a time to rest and not think about anything school related. In fact, one of today’s tips is all about rest and relaxation. It is important for a number of reasons! But, there are a few things EL teachers can do over the summer that will make their lives so much easier come fall. Listen to today’s episode to hear my tips for preparing yourself for the school year during the summer months, without sacrificing too much break time.

You will hear more about how these tips can help EL teachers prepare for a successful school year:

• Rest and relax.
• Do professional development on your own time and terms.
• Prepare a scope and sequence for your EL students.
• Review goals for specific language domains.
• Create templates.

Resources

As mentioned in the episode, I am linking some useful resources!

• The ESL Teaching Roadmap – membership community for middle and high school ESL/ELL teachers. As a thank you for listening, use code ESLPODCAST for 10% off when you join. 
• 25 Authentic Speaking Activities for Your ESL Classroom
• Simply Ieva ESL Teachers Pay Teachers Store
• Teachable Platform - Courses and Workshops
• Follow me on Instagram 
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• Episode 25 - 5 Fantastic Virtual Events for EL Teachers
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