Let’s keep moving forward!
Our focus with district and site administrators is to help build high-quality instructional leaders at every level who have the skill and expertise to address the specific needs of English learners. The importance of impactful leadership at the site and district level is critical to advancing English learner achievement.
“The English Learner Group provides clear-cut, research-based guidance for professionals that work with English Learners. The extensive professional experience coupled with presentation expertise is an unbeatable combination!”
Let’s talk strategy and support.
The English Learner Group offers support for administrators, and other staff in leadership positions to create system conditions that support the linguistic and academic achievement of English learners. If you lead schools in pre-k-12, adult, charter, virtual, home school, or alternative settings our support can include:
Individual or team, side-by-side administrative coaching for site and district leaders
The role of the administrator as an instructional leader
Reinforcing standards-aligned instruction in the classroom
Supporting teachers with the implementation of best practices for EL students
Progress Monitoring of English learner and Reclassified Students
Analyzing English learner data and developing plans for increased reclassification
Developing, revising, and implementing English Learner Master Plans
Implementing the California English Learner Roadmap
Developing comprehensive EL programs for students with distinct needs
Newcomers, Long-Term English Learners (LTELs), At-risk LTELs, Students with Limited or Interrupted Formal Education (SLIFE), Dually Identified SPED/EL students
Curricular leadership coaching
English learner accountability consultation and support
LCFF and LCAP guidance and support
CA Accountability Dashboard Analysis with specific support for English learner progress
Best of all: our strategy and support get results.
“I truly appreciate your unwavering support during the last few years. Your friendship, support, and multiple pep talks carried me through...Your faith in me helped me grow more than you know. ”
The English Learner Group is honored to work with school districts across California and Hawaii. We welcome partnerships with districts beyond the West Coast!
Central Unified School District | Fresno, California | 2016-2023
Administrative coaching to increase EL academic and linguistic achievement
Professional learning and instructional coaching for academic speaking in content areas
Professional learning and instructional coaching to implement Designated ELD using adopted materials and effective lesson design
Clovis Unified School District | Clovis, CA | 2022-Present
Administrative coaching for English learner systems, equity, and access
Developing site plans for the academic success of English learners
Professional learning for teachers on the instructional needs of English learners
Gridley Unified School District | Gridley, CA | 2022-Present
English Learner Program Support at the District Office
Supporting instructional coaches to support English learners
Professional learning and coaching for teachers of English learners
Kerman Unified School District | Kerman, California | 2015-Present
English Learners systems coaching including development and delivery of the district’s master plan for English Learners
Articulation and curriculum implementation for Designated ELD in grades 7-12
Implementing Designated ELD in a virtual setting
Supporting the development of a district Newcomer Academy
Establishing an ELA program for the California Alternate Diploma Pathway
Kings Canyon Unified School District | Reedley, Orange Cove & Dunlap, California | 2015-2023
English Learner services evaluation and professional learning support
Instructional coaching for middle school content area and secondary ELD teachers
Professional learning sessions for designated and integrated ELD
Kit Carson School | Hanford, California | 2017-Present
Professional Learning, administrative coaching, instructional coaching
Developing systems for Designated English language development
Planning supports for English learners in content area classes
Lemoore Union Elementary School District | Lemoore, California | 2015-Present
Instructional and administrative professional learning, English Learner system audit, and plan for improvement
Preparing for Federal Program Monitoring
Mendota Unified School District l Mendota, California l 2022-Present
Professional learning and instructional coaching for secondary newcomer teachers, ELD teachers, and Title I teachers
Implementing academic speaking for secondary content area teachers
Providing access to complex text for high school content area teachers
Designing instruction for newcomers in an alternative setting
Professional learning and instructional coaching for preschool teachers
Modesto City Schools | Modesto, California | 2019-2020
Comprehensive audit of all instructional services to English Learners
Preparation and support for Federal Program Monitoring
Comprehensive Plan to Ensure a Quality Instructional Program for English Learners
Natomas Unified School District | Sacramento, California | 2017-2019
Professional learning and instructional coaching for High School ELA and Math Teachers to plan instructional strategies for English learners
Pacific Resources for Education and Learning | Honolulu, Hawaii | 2018-2023
Professional learning opportunities for teachers supporting English Learners- “Culturally Responsive Sheltered Instruction” (CRSI)
Islands of American Territories in the Pacific Ocean
Hawaii Department of Education | Honolulu, Central, and Leeward Districts
Parlier Unified School District | Parlier, California | 2018-2023
Professional learning and instructional coaching to develop academic speaking and writing
Developing site systems and lesson design for Designated ELD
Leadership coaching for TOSAs to develop systems for English Learner Services at sites
Porterville Unified School District- Monache High School, Porterville, CA | 2017-Present
Instructional coaching to Develop Academic Speaking and Writing in Content Instruction
Leadership coaching for Department Heads to develop PLCs emphasizing EL student needs in content areas
Administrative coaching for counselors to develop systems that support EL students
Selma Unified School District | Selma, California | 2013-2016, 2021-2023
Professional learning, administrative, and instructional coaching
Academic speaking and writing for content area secondary teachers
Implementing Designated ELD in the Virtual Academy
Progress monitoring of English learner instruction at elementary sites
Strathmore Unified School District 2022-Present
Professional Learning for teachers on Designated ELD, CA ELD standards, academic vocabulary, and meeting the needs of Long-term English learners
Administrative Coaching for Principals to develop systems for English learners
Washington Unified School District | Fresno, California | 2019-Present
District Evaluation of English Learner Instructional Program
Supporting the development of comprehensive ELD in grades 7-12
District and site Professional learning sessions on a variety of topics
Administrative coaching to support systems and instruction for English learners
Instructional coaching to implement instructional materials for Designated ELD, prepare students for the CA ELPAC, and support ELs identified as SPED
Developing classes and systems to differentiate for all types of English learners in 9-12
Woodlake Unified School District | Woodlake, California | 2021-2022
Professional learning on learning objectives and structured student talk
Administrative coaching to set goals, progress monitor, and provide feedback on instructional practices for English learners
Instructional coaching to implement learning objectives, academic speaking and writing, and EL data analysis to plan for instruction
Yosemite Valley Charter Academy | Fresno, California | 2021-2023
Administrative Book Study to develop coaching skills in district leaders
Professional learning and instructional coaching
Supporting Home-School Families, teachers, and specialists to encourage the ongoing development of academic speaking and writing