We have taken the most frequently asked questions and created short, bite sized videos to help you learn exactly what to do to support ELLs!
The Empowered Educator Community offers live monthly training and the support of a passionate group of educators to help you successfully navigate the school year.
We will walk you through exactly how to set up routines that help you implement your 5 resources each month. No more guessing! You'll walk away prepared and excited.
Each month you'll receive 20 speaking and writing cards that cover seasonal and everyday topics. Make daily conversation a priority with these picture prompts.
Each month you'll receive 4 weeks of no-prep activities for ELL newcomers that include all the lesson plans, assessments, and activities to take any student from non-English to foundational.
Each month you'll receive 12 close reading passages along with 36 differentiated writing activities that align with the reading passages.
Each month you'll receive done-for-you lessons that align with a diverse book. We include activities that cover all 4 domains and are perfect to be used as sub plans.
Every month you'll receive a seasonal activity so you'll always be prepared with perfectly scaffolded supports with every season and celebration.
We have done the heavy lifting for you and have aligned goals, standards and Equipping ELLs resources for every quarter by domain, grade level cluster, and language proficiency level. (This is only available in the Tier 3 Yearly)
Every single month, you have a scope and sequence plus lesson plans for easy click, print, and teach for both newcomers and intermediate level students. No more guesswork on what you are teaching!
We have a variety of standards aligned progress monitoring assessment along with English proficiency assessments to help guide you on where your students are at, and what they need support in.
Set up the routine your newcomers need to succeed. Each week follows a predictable routine of listening and vocabulary, grammar focus, speaking games, reading activity, and writing practice. Each week covers a new topic with spiral support for students to gain a solid foundation in English.
Listening comprehension is key to the development of all other domains, and with these activities your students will be able to independently increase vocabulary and listening comprehension.
Output every single day is an area we promote, and it's easy to make that happen when we provide you with a variety of different speaking practice opportunities with guided support.
With over 1,500 resources included that are focused on key reading skills and created with the needs of ELLs in mind, you are sure to find exactly what your students need. From letters and sounds to high frequency words, we've covered it all.
In our 10 writing units, you'll find fun and interactive ways to help your students build the foundational skills of writing. Each unit walks through a gradual release of responsibility model for students to have ample modeling and practice opportunities before independent application.
From grades K-12, we've taken CCSS and NGSS standards and scaffolded them to incorporate key language skills while learning content. Each unit covers 10 days worth of activities, plans, assessments, and digital slides.
Picture dictionaries are one of the best ways to support your newcomer students, and we easily help you do that by providing 17+ translations (and growing) of languages available. Each dictionary has a QR code with each page read in English and the translated language.
Our test prep activities are great for any language assessment since we cover all 4 domains in a fun and engaging way. No more boring test prep, but instead make it a game and help prep your students in a quick and easy way.
These are just a few of the resources you receive as a member of Equipping ELLs. We also are constantly adding more from your suggestions to provide you with exactly what you need to be successful!
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In our online PD Platform, Pathways to Proficiency, we've taken the theory and have broken it down into 20+ bite-sized, action-packed videos so you can learn HOW to teach ELLs without the overwhelm.
Save time and help your students lower their affective filter when they know what to expect every single day in your classroom with these routines. Prep will be easy once your routines are set up, just plug in your resources each and every month!
Use scaffolded lesson plans and curriculum-integrated activities in your classroom, create for all language levels, domains, and grade levels taking out the guesswork of what to teach and helping you save time!
A School Partnership includes full Tier 3 / ALL ACCESS, plus school purchasing support, transferable licenses, a dedicated Account Manager, and additional School Partner professional development.
Best route when your school, district, or organization is paying.
I have been teaching for many years, but this is only my 2nd year working with elementary ELL students. Equipping ELLs helped me figure out what to teach my intermediate and emerging students. Now my life looks more organized and I feel more confident teaching younger ELL kids! I have really enjoyed every session/PD I have attended. It's nice to know other ELL teachers in different states struggle too and to learn from them on what is working. I'm so glad to be a part of your ELL community.
Dawn Weber, Elementary Teacher
"As a first year ELL teacher, I have felt like you were there 'holding my hand' along the way as I navigated these waters for the first time. Your lessons provide structure and order to a program that my district is lacking. I have raved about you to fellow teachers and used your material when my principal does observations. Thank you for making me look good!"
Jennifer Houghton, ELL Teacher
I only found Equipping ELLs a couple of months ago, and I cannot imagine being without it at this point. My school does not provide ANY curriculum resources for our ELL department, and as a new ELL teacher, I was lost. Now I feel like I have a place to start and an idea of what I should be teaching. Before I was looking at the WIDA Can-Do descriptors, my curriculum maps for grades K-5, and just winging it based on what I knew about my student's needs. Now I have a reliable set of resources and I am adequately teaching all of the domains. I love knowing that I'm not alone and have a place to get help.
Cyndi Miller, Elementary ELL Teacher
At the heart of our mission, we meticulously crafted all of our resources to meet the specific needs of ELLs. Recognizing the complexity and diversity of ELL backgrounds, our curriculum is tailored to support varying proficiency levels and cultural contexts, ensuring that each student receives the personalized instruction they need to succeed.
Our materials are purpose-built for multilingual students, rather than adapted from monolingual resources with supplementary supports. This ensures that every lesson is fully integrated with language development strategies, cultural relevance, and scaffolded learning experiences.
We understand the demands of managing multiple groups and varying language proficiency levels each week. A rigid, scripted curriculum simply isn't practical for your dynamic classroom environment.
Our resources are crafted with flexibility in mind, allowing you to easily print and teach, whether you have a group of newcomers for one hour a day or a group of developing fourth graders for thirty minutes a week. This adaptability ensures that you can effectively address the diverse needs of your students without being constrained by a one-size-fits-all approach.
Our resources are designed to establish a consistent learning environment. As students become familiar with the Equipping ELLs materials, their engagement increases, and their affective filter decreases, fostering a more conducive learning atmosphere.
Additionally, you will spend significantly less time on preparation, as our resources can be seamlessly integrated into your weekly plans. This consistency enhances student learning and helps you feel completely prepared and confident in your teaching.
The language learning journey is all about building confidence and celebrating small victories.
By utilizing Equipping ELLs resources tailored to the appropriate language levels of your students, you enable them to engage in activities they can successfully complete.
This targeted approach helps your ELLs gain confidence in their abilities, fostering a positive and motivating learning experience.
Purchasing personally? Choose an individual plan below. Your school may be able to cover the cost, too.
Billing toggle applies to Individual Plans only. School Partnerships are annual or multi-year.
$149
Best for educators who primarily want professional development and community.
$249
Everything in Tier 1, plus a core set of classroom-ready resources.
$297
Full ALL ACCESS for individual educators who want the complete resource system.
Paying personally? Choose an Individual Plan. If your school, district, or organization will pay, request a School Partnership estimate.
School Partnership Licenses give educators full Equipping ELLs access plus school purchasing support, transferable licenses, dedicated account management, and additional professional development.
Available for one teacher, a small team, or a larger school or district group.
Having a guide to follow, helpful resources at your fingertips, and a community to support you will make teaching ELLs infinitely easier. We have already seen current members' school years transformed by their decision to join Equipping ELLs, and we want that to be your story as well!
That's why we created the Equipping ELLs 30-Day Challenge! Join today, and if it's not a good fit for you and your students, you can cancel your monthly subscription at any time, just like Netflix. We're confident you will discover time-saving and stress-reducing resources when you join. Your teaching will become easier because you'll have everything you need at your fingertips.
Take the Equipping ELLs 30-Day Challenge today.
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That's why we created Equipping ELLs!
As an ESL certified homeroom teacher, I've taught in a low-income public school in Chicago and a private IB school in Panama. With years of experience and an M.Ed in ESL and Curriculum and Instruction, I pour my knowledge into every resource I create. My personal experience as a second-language learner living abroad helps me develop materials that make students feel welcomed and safe as they learn a new language.
But I'm not doing this alone. Equipping ELLs is backed by a dedicated team of former teachers who bring their own rich experiences to the table. Our team understands the challenges you face because they've been there too. We collaborate to ensure that every resource is engaging, supportive, and empowering. In Equipping ELLs, you'll find not just resources, but a community that cheers you on through the tough environment of teaching.
Join Equipping ELLs and imagine yourself feeling confident, prepared, and connected.
With more time for your personal life and less stress, you can focus on what you do best: teaching and inspiring your students.
Or, without the right resources and support, you'll spend hours Googling for materials to use, feel constantly overwhelmed, and struggle with meeting the diverse needs of your students.
Choose the path that ensures a prepared and confident teacher.
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