This episode of the Language Lens highlights collaborative practices as essential for teaching English learners (ELs). It reviews research on co-teaching models, professional learning communities, and cross-disciplinary teams that integrate language and content supports. The episode emphasizes the importance of family engagement, drawing on “funds of knowledge” to strengthen instruction. While challenges like limited time and systemic inequities persist, collaboration emerges as a cornerstone for equitable, linguistically responsive education that improves access, achievement, and engagement for multilingual learners in elementary and secondary schools.


For a brief literature review on this topic and to request Pennsylvania Act 48 Continuing Education Credits, visit https://forms.gle/7GovapFwsVWcmZzC8

This episode of the Language Lens highlights collaborative practices as essential for teaching English learners (ELs). It reviews research on co-teaching models, professional learning communities, and cross-disciplinary teams that integrate language and content supports. The episode emphasizes the importance of family engagement, drawing on &ldquo;funds of knowledge&rdquo; to strengthen instruction. While challenges like limited time and systemic inequities persist, collaboration emerges as a cornerstone for equitable, linguistically responsive education that improves access, achievement, and engagement for multilingual learners in elementary and secondary schools.
 For a brief literature review on this topic and to request Pennsylvania Act 48 Continuing Education Credits, visit https://forms.gle/7GovapFwsVWcmZzC8

The Language Lens is a podcast dedicated to exploring the dynamic world of teaching English learners. Each episode offers insightful conversations with educators, researchers, and advocates who share strategies, stories, and perspectives that help listeners see language learning through multiple lenses. From classroom practices and program designs to policy shifts and community partnerships, The Language Lens delves into the topics that matter most for supporting multilingual learners. Whether you’re a classroom teacher, school leader, or education enthusiast, this podcast will inspire you to reflect, adapt, and grow in ways that empower every learner to succeed.

The Language Lens&nbsp;is a podcast dedicated to exploring the dynamic world of teaching English learners. Each episode offers insightful conversations with educators, researchers, and advocates who share strategies, stories, and perspectives that help listeners see language learning through multiple lenses. From classroom practices and program designs to policy shifts and community partnerships, The Language Lens&nbsp;delves into the topics that matter most for supporting multilingual learners. Whether you&rsquo;re a classroom teacher, school leader, or education enthusiast, this podcast will inspire you to reflect, adapt, and grow in ways that empower every learner to succeed.