SMSD Elementary IFair 2025

This session is designed to equip 3rd through 6th grade teachers with practical, easy-to-implement strategies to support English Language Learners (ELLs) in their classrooms. Focusing on quick wins that can be applied immediately, this session will help classroom teachers foster a more inclusive and effective learning environment for their ELL students. Teachers will leave with actionable tools and strategies that promote language acquisition, engagement, and content understanding.

By the end of this session, teachers will be able to:

• Identify key principles of effective instruction for ELLs in 3rd through 6th grade classrooms. 
• Use strategies to scaffold instruction and make content more accessible to ELL students. 
• Implement quick win techniques to promote language development and academic success. 
• Create a more inclusive classroom environment that celebrates linguistic diversity.

This session is designed to equip PreK through 2nd grade teachers with practical, easy-to-implement strategies to support English Language Learners (ELLs) in their classrooms. Focusing on quick wins that can be applied immediately, this session will help classroom teachers foster a more inclusive and effective learning environment for their ELL students. Teachers will leave with actionable tools and strategies that promote language acquisition, engagement, and content understanding.

By the end of this session, teachers will be able to:

• Identify key principles of effective instruction for ELLs in PreK through 2nd grade classrooms.
• Use strategies to scaffold instruction and encourage linguistic participation by ELL students.
• Implement quick win techniques to promote oral language development and academic success.
• Create a more inclusive classroom environment that celebrates linguistic diversity.