Supporting new ELL students this year? Here’s my advice.
by Valentina Gonzalez | 10.14.24
Valentina Gonzalez is a longtime ESL educator and district facilitator in TX. You can follow her on X at @ValentinaESL.
Here’s a situation your fellow leaders have shared: You’re welcoming new English language learners and immigrant students into your building, and your team has questions about how to support their success.
Longtime ESL educator and district facilitator Valentina Gonzalez knows this challenge well, too. Here’s the No. 1 strategy she recommends to school leaders like you.
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