BAP037 Learning to Write while Writing to Learn
Everyone can participate in the writing process. Carol reflects on how this might look for ELs in their content classes and also in grade level Language Arts.
Oct 28, 2018•51 min
Boosting Achievement: The ESL Podcast
Carol Salva and her guests explore ways to empower language learners and the teachers who teach them. We're not just closing gaps, we're growing leaders.
Episodes
BAP036 Sara Sparks on ELs Not Making Progress
Sara and Carol explore ideas to try when ELs don't seem to be progressing. They also share ideas for teaching newcomers at grade level in the ELA secondary classroom. Sarah can be found on Twitter: @SaraSparks21 Carol can be found on Twitter: @mssalvac
Oct 27, 2018•1 hr
BAP035 Part II of Activities for the Newcomer Classroom with Kenzie Twitchel
in this episode Carol and Kenzie Twitchell discuss more classroom activities that boost literacy and language development for ELs.
Oct 27, 2018•1 hr
BAP034 Part I of Activities for the Newcomer Classroom with Kenzie Twitchell
In this episode Carol takes Kenzie Twitchell through the steps of Language Experience Approach and why it's powerful for ELs.
Sep 14, 2018•59 min
BAP033 Sarah Williams and a Strong Start to the School Year
Sarah Williams is a new teacher. She and Carol discuss activities for the first week and how to find your cohort online.
Sep 13, 2018•1 hr 19 min
BAP032 Part III Keep Moving Forward (guest Talisa Harris)
Some of your English Learners will not pass some assessments or classes needed for graduation. Talisa Harris (@tharris3esl) joins Carol to discuss the practices they both employ in their high schools to move these kiddos toward success.
Sep 12, 2018•1 hr 17 min
BAP031 Part II Keep Moving Forward (guest Emily Francis)
Carol and Emily debrief their conversation with Newcomers and SIFE learners and discuss what teachers can be doing to shine a light on what is possible for them.
Sep 11, 2018•58 min
BAP030 Part I Keep Moving Forward (guest Emily Francis)
With help from Emily Francis, Carol discusses how she supports students who may not meet graduation requirements. Follow Carol on Twitter: @Mssalvac Find Emily on Twitter: @emilyfranESL
Jun 04, 2018•52 min
BAP029 The EL Student Panel for MADPD with Video & Visuals
Carol is joined by three of her students who reflect on what has helped them achieve success in a comprehensive high school. These are new arrivals who are graduating and reflecting on things like years of missed schooling, learning a new language in your new land and what their teachers did to propel their learning forward.
May 22, 2018•1 hr 10 min
BAP028 Rigor for Beginning English Learners
Carol reflects on how newcomer students should be able to participate at grade level while they begin to acquire the target language.
May 16, 2018•1 hr
BAP027 Larry Ferlazzo & The ELL Teacher’s Toolbox
Larry Ferlazzo joins Carol as they discuss his new book and all the ways teachers are supporting teachers.
Apr 30, 2018•50 min
BAP026 Language Experience Approach and QSSSA (complete with non-example)
This week Carol models Language Experience Approach. Listen in to get a non-example and an example of this effective approach for English learners.
Apr 30, 2018•33 min
BAP025 Monica Spillman, Learning and Teaching ELLs
Monica Spillman (@MOSpillman) joins Carol and shares about her ESOL endorsement program and the professional development she is already giving.
Mar 26, 2018•59 min
BAP024 Not Just a Field Trip: Discuss, Discover, Connect, Reflect
This week Carol (@mssalvac) breaks down her steps to carrying out a unit of study that supports math, science, social studies, heritage and culture while being engaging for her students. Sound too good to be true? It's not! Learn how you can do the same without ever leaving your classroom.
Mar 16, 2018•37 min
BAP023 Blanca Huertas Honoring Our Newcomers
What happens when you give your newcomers voice and authentic reasons to engage in English? Blanca Huertas joins Carol this week to celebrate her students' growth!
Mar 07, 2018•57 min
BAP022 Why You Should Present at the virtual conference, MADPD
Carol (@mssalvac) is joined by Emily Francis (@emilyfranESL) as they explore how ESL teachers might participate in this years #MADPD virtual PD sessions being organized by Peter Cameron (@cherandpete) and Derek Rhodenizer (@derekrhodenizer)
Feb 26, 2018•1 hr
BAP021 How Lessons Fail ELs with Tan Huynh
Tan Huynh chats with Carol about six actions to avoid when instructing English learners. They offer explanations and reasoning for each one.
Feb 25, 2018•58 min
BAP020 Nancy Motley of Talk Read Talk Write
Nancy Motley joins Carol to describe her Talk Read Talk Write routine for delivering instruction and to answer questions about her book that is popular with teachers from every content area.
Feb 18, 2018•34 min
BAP019 Dr. Katie Toppel of #ELLChat_BkClub
Dr. Katie Toppel joins Carol this week to discuss the book club she co-founded and to share high impact strategies for language learners.
Feb 14, 2018•58 min
BAP018 Diana Delaney, Elementary ESOL Students at Grade Level
Diana Delaney (@DelaneyELDiana brings a positive outlook and offers great tips to help teachers keep their language learners on grade level.
Jan 29, 2018•1 hr
BAP017 Gerson Bermudez, He Will Inspire You and Your Students!
Carol shares the audio of a student who accelerated his language acquisition. She reflects on how she uses the media and why it seems to have an effect on her students.
Jan 28, 2018•43 min
BAO016 Christy Reynolds shares about Success in the Newcomer Reading Class.
Christy Reynolds joins Carol to talk about the successes of her first year English learners. She shares what has been working in her class and across her middle school campus.
Dec 30, 2017•51 min
BAP015 Social Contracts and Choral Reading
Carol offers two classroom practices that she considers critical for supporting English Learners. Learn how to implement them and why they are such game changers for any classroom.
Dec 19, 2017•52 min
BAP014 Derek Rhodenizer of Beyond the Staffroom. Risk Taking and Modeling for Teachers
Derek Rhodenizer (@derekrhodenizer)joins Carol Salva (@mssalvac) to discuss a range of topics that includes risk taking and modelling for teachers.
Dec 13, 2017•1 hr
BAP013 Take Aways from the Boosting Achievement Book Study
Passionate educators from different countries, grade levels and positions talk about their biggest take-aways from Carol's Boosting Achievement Book for supporting ELs.
Dec 05, 2017•1 hr 5 min
BAP012 Inspiring ELLs with Emily Francis
Carol Salva and Emily Francis discuss ways they've inspired students to realize their potential despite having odds stacked against them.
Dec 05, 2017•1 hr
BAP011 Teaching Science Successfully to Newcomers with Michele Cooper
Take a peek into an effective Newcomer Science classroom! Carol and Michele discuss strategies for teaching grade level standards to students who are just beginning to learn the language.
Nov 26, 2017•57 min
BAP010 Motivation & Student Sound Bites
Do you want motivated students? The bad news is that you can't motivate them. The GREAT news is that we know how to help them motivate themselves.
Nov 25, 2017•46 min
BAP009 Kelly Rider of EngLrnPortal, Setting Up a Newcomer Center
In this episode, Carol Salva (@mssalvac) speaks with Kelly Reider of the English Learner Portal. Find out more about Kelly's work at englishlearnerportal.com For notes on today's episode, visit Carol's blog: salvac.edublogs.org/the-boosting-ac…nt-esl-podcast/
Nov 17, 2017•1 hr 1 min
BAP008 TxTESOL Wrap Up, Reflections From a Few Participants
In this episode, Carol is joined by Katie Toppel(@Toppel_ELD), Katie Gardner (@gardnerkb1), Jenny Vo (@JennyVo15) and our president, Karen Lewis (@KarenElizLewis). Carol is returning from #TxTESOL2017 and connects with her guests on their learning from the experience.
Nov 17, 2017•1 hr 1 min
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