31. What Supporting ELLs in K-12 Looks Like with Guest Karen Hartke

Are you wondering what teaching ELLs looks like in other schools or districts? Today, I am chatting with Karen Hartke to get some insight into what being an ESL teacher looks like for her and her district. Karen serves as both the only ESL teacher and the EL coordinator in her K-12 district which brings on unique challenges. In this episode, she is sharing with us what her role looks like, some tips and tricks for teaching ELLs, and the importance of building strong relationships with administration, classroom teachers, and support staff to best serve your students. Karen Hartke is currently a K-12 ESL teacher at Lakeview Independent School District in rural southwest Minnesota. She has taught at the primary, intermediate, and upper elementary levels, as well as 7th and 8th grade mathematics. Additionally, she has MN teaching certification in middle school Mathematics, K-12 English as a Second Language, K-12 Reading, K-6 Elementary, and a Masters in Educational Leadership. She is also a parent of middle and high school age children. Karen shares how beneficial being part of the https://www.equippingells.com/ell-sales-page (Equipping ELLs) membership has been for her and her teaching. If you would like access to ready to use lessons and activities, tons of resources, and be part of an amazing and supportive community, join us! We would love to see you there! https://www.inspiringyounglearners.com/wida/ (WIDA Can-Do Descriptors SIMPLIFIED!) https://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Product/ESL-Speaking-and-ESL-Writing-ESL-Task-Cards-ESL-Activities-ESL-games-3628130 (Speaking and Listening Cards) https://www.equippingells.com/yes (Check out the ELL Strategy Academy) https://www.equippingells.com/ell-sales-page (Join the Equipping ELLs Membership) To access all resources mentioned in this episode, head to the show notes: https://www.inspiringyounglearners.com/supporting-ells (https://www.inspiringyounglearners.com/supporting-ells) --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/equippingells/message

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Equipping ELLs is a podcast for ESL specialists and homeroom teachers who are looking for effective and engaging ways to support their English Language Learners without adding to their endless to-do list. Each week you’ll hear tips, strategies, and inspirational stories that will empower you to better reach your ELL students, equip them with life-long skills, and strengthen relationships with colleagues and parents. Your host, Beth Vaucher, is an ESL certified homeroom teacher with over 10 years of experience teaching in the US and internationally. Learn more at www.inspiringyounglearners.com.