Helping English Learners and Partners Excel with Research-based Practices and Support (HELPERS) national professional development grant project providing evidence-based Instructional strategies for teaching English Learners
Literacy Foundations
Phonemic awareness; phonics; reading fluency; reading comprehension; vocabulary; spelling/writing
Academic Language
Academic vocabulary comprehension across instructional activities and integration of oral and
written English Language instruction into content area instruction
Content Comprehension
Support content clarity and comprehension with visual supports and verbal supports
Small Groups
EL-specific assessment and intervention; differentiated instruction; grouping strategies; instructional time; classroom scaffolds for differentiation within whole class; targeted skill support (e.g., phonological awareness, print awareness, alphabet knowledge, oral language, reading fluency, reading comprehension)
Designed to improve English Learner (EL) instruction in K-8, all educators (Classroom/Content teachers, ESL specialists, Special Education staff) have multiple opportunities to learn about ELs. Select the option that fits your schedule and needs.
Each ePD Kit contains the following options for accessing content:
- Evidence-based strategies
- Classroom practices
- Infographics (downloadable)
- Best practice videos
- Self-directed modules