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 http://rubistar.4teachers.org/

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, email correspondence, lesson plan ideas

Glogs http://krallen.glogster.com/glog-2632/

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 http://streaming.discoveryeducation.com/ http://www.teachersdomain.org/

Virtual labs Concept Animations

http://www.teachersdomain.org/ http://www.eduplace.com/

• Online quizzeshttp://glencoe.com/sec/science/index.html

• http://www.eduplace.com/kids/mw/