Equipping ELLs

92. Improving Teaching Effectiveness with Proficiency Level Descriptors (PLDs): A Discussion with Guest, Courtney Morgan


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Are you an educator looking for a game-changing resource to assess and define your English Language Learners' (ELLs) unique language skills?

Join us in this enlightening episode as we welcome back Courtney Morgan from The All-Access Classroom. Courtney demystifies the role of Proficiency Level Descriptors (PLDs) in evaluating students' language proficiency and crafting improvement strategies. Discover the crucial importance of routinely incorporating PLDs to monitor student progress and tailor support. Gain practical insights into using language proficiency charts and harnessing PLDs for effective monitoring, peer education, and instructional enhancement. At Equipping ELLs, we love to empower educators with tools like these to make a meaningful impact in your ELLs' educational journey!

Resources:
  • ⁠⁠⁠Join the Equipping ELLs Membership
  • Shop our TpT Store
  • Free PLDs from WIDA
  • The All-Access Classroom
  • Connect with Courtney on Instagram

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