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Teaching English Language Learners (ELL) in Mainstream Classrooms
Everything you need to know about the Teaching English Language Learners (ELL) in Mainstream Classrooms community
About
Mainstream teachers supporting ELL students often do so without specialist training or clear guidance. This community focuses on what happens when language learners are learning both language and content simultaneously. Members bring examples from across subjects and age groups, reflecting on strategies, expectations, and school systems. There’s space to share what’s worked and what still feels unresolved. You don’t need to have the answers—just a genuine interest in better practice.
How it Works
We’ll equip you from Day One!
The Sprint
Live Session #1: Explore
Rapid brainstorm of your chosen challenge using stories from across member schools.
Live Session #2: Reframe
Craft a sharp opportunity statement and success criteria.
Live Session #3: Create
Develop ideas and choose one to prototype. Work as a large group or in affinity groups.
Live Session #4: Catalyze
Reflect, refine, and implement.
Keep the Momentum
Continue the Journey
Hackathons · Pop-up communities · Affinity Group deep dives
Members propose new themes, spin up sprints, or keep their group going.
Live Session Schedule
These are crucial opportunities to connect, share ideas, and learn from each other.
All live sessions take place on Microsoft Teams
Live Session 1
September 23, 2025,
Tuesday,
19:00 – 20:00
(GMT +8)
Live Session 2
October 14, 2025,
Tuesday,
19:00 – 20:00
(GMT +8)
Live Session 3
November 4, 2025,
Tuesday,
19:00 – 20:00
(GMT +8)
Live Session 4
November 18, 2025,
Tuesday,
19:00 – 20:00
(GMT +8)
Meet Your Hosts
Rachel Chen
Rachel brings more than 20 years of international classroom experience in China and Korea teaching multilingual learners. Her work focuses on practical language acquisition strategies, cross-cultural communication, and inclusive language acquisition frameworks, shaped by hands-on experience with translanguaging and technology integration. Passionate about peer-driven growth, she fosters communities where educators exchange solutions for linguistically diverse classrooms. Committed to collective wisdom, she believes educators thrive when they collaborate to strengthen their practice.
Kristy Goodman
Kristy Goodman has over 15 years of teaching experience in Asia, working in both international and local schools. She has supported English language learners in math, science, social studies, and English language arts through co-teaching and push-in models. Her teaching career spans every age level from kindergarten to high school. She is currently a DP Coordinator and University Counselor, bringing a unique perspective to supporting language learners as they transition to higher-level academic pathways. Kristy has previously participated in multiple PeerSphere communities and co-hosted the Women in Education Book Club, reflecting her commitment to collaboration and professional growth. Her career has taken her to Beijing, Hong Kong, Bangkok, New York City, Shanghai, and now Changchun. Outside of school, she enjoys reading, her cats, and listening to podcasts.
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