Summer is the time when you might set off with grand plans to get a lot done or you might be shutting down your computer not wanting to see one email from school until the day you start back. I know for myself, I would set off thinking I am going to read these 3 PD books, re-organize my classroom library, set up my literacy centers, and the list would go on and on, and guess how many things I would actually get done? ZERO. It was wasted time and year after year I would start the year unprepared and frantic. We want to prevent that from happening to you!
The best thing you can do is to set one goal for the summer in terms of school, and only work at completely that goal.
So, I'm going to walk through 5 different goals you can focus on this summer and an easy solution to working towards that goal.
If you are looking to strengthen your knowledge and best practices for teaching ells- Binge this podcast- we have different playlists so while you are sitting by the pool this summer or taking your dogs on long walks, throw your ear buds in and take me a long with you.
If you are looking to go more in depth on theory from the experts- Make it a goal to read 1 pd book this summer- here are some of my favorite:
Anything by Andrea Honingsfield is amazing
The ELL Teacher's Toolbox by Larry Ferlazzo
EL Excellence Every Day by Tonya W. Singer
The Writing Revolution by Judith C. Hochman and Natalie Wexler
The Science of Reading in Action Malia Hollowell
If you are looking to get organized- Join us inside Equipping ELLs where we will be spending the month of July getting all your materials and plans set up.
If you are looking for short, bite sized trainings answering your most commonly asked questions- Check out our brand new PD platform- Pathways to Proficiency
If you are looking for finding more balance next year- take time this summer to find your favorite recipes to prep for a week of lunches, or find a relaxing hobby that you can keep up during the school year- or start to get in the habit of getting active for 20 minutes a day so that you can keep it up once school starts.
Summer can be fun as well as purposeful in resetting for the school year. We will post a variety of the links in the show note for you to check out each of the different goals and their solutions. We are here to help you relax and recharge this summer but also prepare so you come back this upcoming year ready to make it the best year yet.
