Happy Thanksgiving! Educator friends, we're grateful every day—but especially so today—for the tireless work you do. Thank you.

Attendees at @EliseWhiteDiaz.bsky.social's virtual #DCRTeaching workshop will receive copies of her powerful new book, DISCOVER, CONNECT, RESPOND. Learn from Elise via Zoom, & use the book to share your newfound knowledge w colleagues at your campus! seidlitzeducation.com/upcoming_eve...

"If school districts want to improve their test scores...changing the way students use school-issued devices is critical." This is a compelling piece, for sure. What are your thoughts? www.nytimes.com/2025/11/16/o...

“Of all the things that matter in children’s experiences in a classroom, nothing is more important than the relationships and interactions that they have with the educators and other children that they spend time with." via @MindShiftKQED www.kqed.org/mindshift/65...

Why attend #WhatsWorking26? 💙Learn classroom-tested strategies to support ELs 💙Hear directly from educators in the field 💙Gain new resources, renewed energy, & practical takeaways Our 10th #SeidlitzConf will be our biggest yet! Register today: seidlitzeducation.com/upcoming_eve...

With Thanksgiving approaching, we love reflecting on @LoraBeth4's very evergreen #SeidlitzBlog post: Common Sense or Culture? How do we ensure our Ss from diverse backgrounds are familiar with US customs like Thanksgiving—without overshadowing their own cultures? seidlitzblog.org/2019/11/21/c...

Next up in our #FreePD series, we interview @DrMericaClink on what's working for #MLs in content classrooms. Join Merica, Seidlitz team members @DrCarolSalva & @AnnaTeachesMLLs, & host @LarryFerlazzo for a practical webinar followed by Q&A and discussion. seidlitzeducation.zoom.us/meeting/regi...

Participants will leave @Hand_Allie’s 10/9 #ELPSFlipBook workshop equipped to: -Understand key ELPS & PLD updates & their impact on instruction -Accelerate language proficiency in content lessons -Support #EB Ss with targeted scaffolds See you in Dallas! seidlitzeducation.com/upcoming_eve...

New research shows all Ss—documented, undocumented, citizens—are negatively impacted when their community falls under ICE scrutiny. Surprising? Not at all. via @Chalkbeat www.chalkbeat.org/2025/11/10/i...

"Watching students light up because, perhaps for the first time, they feel seen and understood—that’s what keeps me going." seidlitzblog.org/2025/10/22/b...

A #TraumaInformed approach to connecting w Ss from hard places? Sign us up! @EliseWhiteDiaz presents her powerful #DCRTeaching strategies via Zoom 12/11. 2.5 hours, 1 incredible book & immeasurable improvement in Ss' #EmotionalRegulation & #AcademicGrowth.

Need to get up to speed on 2026 #ELPS & #PLD updates? @Hand_Allie has you covered, w her 12/9 workshop in DFW. Use our newly revised #ELPSFlipbook to discover how to integrate #LanguageSupport into #ContentAreaInstruction! seidlitzeducation.com/upcoming_eve...

"I cried throughout the whole book!" So did we, Alezhka! And even still, we are constantly blown away by the impact @EmilyFranESL's #IfUOnlyKnewBook has had on Ss & Ts alike. And, #ICYMI, the book is now available in both English & Spanish! seidlitzeducation.com/books/if-you...

Free, tomorrow: ACCOUNTABLE TALK THROUGH STRUCTURED VISUALS. @iMarquezEDU presents a don't-miss introduction to the #VisualNonGlossary. This resource is a game-changer for #Science, #SocialStudies, & #Math Ts! seidlitzeducation.com/upcoming_eve...

#SeidlitzConf highlights real-world success stories from Ts, specialists, & school leaders who are making a difference. Join us for an inspiring & practical day where educators come together to share what's working for #EnglishLearners in today’s schools. seidlitzeducation.com/upcoming_eve...

“It’s always been important to think about how to create assignments that are meaningful and deepen learning, and the increasing use of AI makes this more true than ever.” www.latimes.com/california/s...

Did you know attendees at @DrMLara & @MillerAloise's 12/9 #TomaLaPalabra training will receive copies of Mónica's incredible book by the same name? Register now! seidlitzeducation.com/upcoming_eve...

Refreshing to read some good news for #EnglishLearners. Grateful to Governor Whitmer & Michigan leadership for their commitment to education for all students. languagemagazine.com/2025/10/15/m...

#ICYMI, @EliseWhiteDiaz's latest post on the #SeidlitzBlog is a beautiful sneak peek at why #DCRTeaching is SO IMPORTANT & how impactful it can be for some of our hardest-to-reach students. seidlitzblog.org/2025/10/22/b...

Happy Halloween to all of our favorite ghosts and goblins!

🎃 No tricks, just treats at the 10th annual #SeidlitzConf in January! Registration is open, & we don't want to scare you (or maybe we do—Halloween, and all 👻), but this event ALWAYS sells out. Hope you'll join us for this magical conference! 🧙♀️ seidlitzeducation.com/upcoming_eve...

#Bilingual & #DualLanguage teachers, have you registered for @DRMLARA & @MillerAloise's 12/9 #TomaLaPalabra workshop? They'll be in DFW training on dual language best practices while helping educators boost their own #SpanishLanguage skills. seidlitzeducation.com/upcoming_eve...

Thanks to @WIDA_UW for this fantastic resource page on supporting #MLs with disabilities! wida.wisc.edu/teach/disabi...

#ICYMI, @iMarquezEDU & the @VNGVisuals team are hosting monthly, FREE #VisualNonGlossary intro webinars! The next one is 11/11, & if you're interested in supporting Ss' #academicvocabulary, you don't want to miss it! seidlitzeducation.com/upcoming_eve...

Going to WIDA? Be sure to stop by Booth 18! Carol Salva and Elise White Diaz will be representing Seidlitz and would love to say HI. And don't miss their session on Wednesday!

We have lots of great workshops scheduled between now and the end of the year—& we're still updating our calendars with more! Keep an eye on our events page, & take advantage of those last-minute 2025 #ProfessionalDevelopment opportunities! seidlitzeducation.com/upcoming_eve...

"Parents are problem solvers, but they can't solve a problem they don't know exists." Love this @educationweek interview with @bealearninghero CEO Bibb Huddard. www.edweek.org/leadership/o...

Did you hear?! #WhatsWorking26 is now open for registration! Grab your seats today to join Ts from all over TX & the United States for a powerful day of learning how we can best support #MLs at the classroom, campus, & district levels. seidlitzeducation.com/upcoming_eve...

"...the more familiar Ss are w science, history, geography & even art, the easier it will be...to grasp new ideas when reading." But some worry it's easy to spend too much time on background knowledge & not enough on reading & discussion. What's your take? www.kqed.org/mindshift/65...

Are you looking for ways to grow teachers & transform content-area classroom culture at your campus? Mark your calendars! @AdrianMendozaED is hosting a FREE webinar 11/18 to show you how #CoachingConversations can help Ts & admins achieve these goals! seidlitzeducation.com/upcoming_eve...

"This is one of the most useful, on point books I have ever read on teaching in a #DualLanguage program." Have you read @DrMLara's TOMA LA PALABRA yet? Learn about it—& its associated trainings & resources—here: sites.google.com/seidlitzeduc...

"I could have been disappointed and quickly dismissed the training as I have done so many others, but something told me it was time for change." @7StepsASL's #SeidlitzBlog post on making #ProfessionalDevelopment work for YOU is ALWAYS worth a reread. seidlitzblog.org/2022/10/19/i...

"Teaching #ESL & teaching #ELA to native speakers are two different specialties, yet there are very few clear guidelines on how to incorporate both into lessons." - @NatliaESL, author, BUILDING BETTER WRITERS. Learn about the book, trainings, & author: sites.google.com/seidlitzeduc...

"...as public school funding faces an uncertain future, how will libraries step in?" Great insights from library teens, themselves, on the infinite values libraries (& librarians) have to offer. www.kqed.org/mindshift/65...

FREE, TOMORROW: Join @LarryFerlazzo as he interviews @EliseWhiteDiaz. Her #TraumaInformedTeaching work & @DCRTeaching methodology are of critical importance for teachers of #MultilingualLearners. Register to attend live & receive the recording. buff.ly/5kVosrl

Seidlitz's own Michelle Belanger (without whom we'd be lost!) was away last month in Kenya, where she had the opportunity to visit a school and see how its students approached #EnglishLearning. Thanks for the photos, Michelle!

"Our findings suggest that courage and patience aren't just lofty ideals. They are practical tools for confronting bias and cultivating justice. By tapping into students’ desire to grow, we can foster new pathways to work toward racial justice." greatergood.berkeley.edu/article/item...

Looking to help #MLs write more complex sentences? @ColorinColorado has you covered. www.colorincolorado.org/teaching-ell...

We love ALL of these strategies for nurturing student voice. Thanks, @CultOfPedagogy! Teacher friends, what are you excited to try? www.cultofpedagogy.com/pedagogies-o...

This FANTASTIC #TraumaInformedTeaching approach is making the rounds, & Ts love it. @EliseWhiteDiaz, we love #DCRTeaching, & we're so grateful to you for sharing this strategy far & wide in support of #Newcomer Ss. www.amazon.com/Discover-Con...

Struggling to pace your lessons appropriately? These tips from @MiddleWeb can help! www.middleweb.com/52640/six-id...

Does a noisy classroom always indicate engaged students? Not necessarily. Thanks, @NataliaESL & @MillerAloise for these great insights on how noise pollution affects learning—& how to turn down the volume. seidlitzblog.org/2022/11/17/t...

✨User-friendliness ✨A sense of purpose or calling ✨Bringing joy to the work These are the 3 values that drive everything we do here at Seidlitz Education. @EliseWhiteDiaz took all 3 of them with her when she visited Honduras to train teachers on QSSSA. seidlitzblog.org/2025/01/15/q...

The deadline to submit your proposals for #SeidlitzConf is this week! Fill out this form by Oct 1 to be considered as a presenter for #WhatsWorking26! docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1F...

Less than a week left to submit your proposals for #WhatsWorking26! Have you shared your #Newcomer success stories with us yet? docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1F...

#ICYMI, our #WhatsWorking26 #CallForProposals is open just a few more days! If you're got an educator success story to share at our 10th Annual #SeidlitzConf, send us your proposal by 10/1! We can't wait to read it. docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1F...

How do we integrate newcomers into the class & curriculum when they're so far behind the language levels of peers who've been here all year? The answer is so simple & intuitive it almost feels too easy...& @EliseWhiteDiaz.bsky.social shares it on the #SeidlitzBlog. seidlitzblog.org/2024/03/21/h...

Did you know? Attendees at @VossM57's #GiftedMLs workshop will get a copy of her fab new book, TEACHING GIFTED MULTILINGUAL LEARNERS WITH DEPTH AND COMPLEXITY! Get the inside scoop from Marcy 10/9, & bring it back to your campus w help from the book. seidlitzeducation.com/upcoming_eve...

We're counting down the days to @VossM57's next #GiftedMLs training! North Tx Ts of #MultilingualLearners who are (or may be) #GiftedEd students, too, you don't want to miss this one! seidlitzeducation.com/upcoming_eve...

This week on the #SeidlitzBlog, @DrMarieHeath shares a powerful reflection on the lessons she learned teaching #Seidlitz7Steps in Tanzania. seidlitzblog.org/2025/09/17br...