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08/18/2026

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English Learner Institute | TESOL Trainers Registration is open for ELI I–IV, September 29–October 2. Live, experiential professional development for educators of English Learners. REGISTRATION IS OPE

08/03/2026

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ELI I, August 24 - Register 10, pay for 9 ENGLISH LEARNER INSTITUTE ELI I · AUGUST 24, 2026 · LIVE VIRTUAL · 9:00–3:30 EST Teachers who start the year with SIOP® have students who end the year success

05/12/2026

District leaders — let me ask you something.

What if four days were enough to transform how every teacher in your district teaches English learners? 🌍

Take 90 seconds and watch ⬇️https://youtu.be/9GLXrr61rTU

Our English Learner Institute (ELI I-IV) runs June 8-11, 2026. Live, virtual, four full days. And it's not your typical PD.

✅ Not a sit-n-get — your teachers experience real SIOP® model lessons and practice every strategy themselves
✅ Every teacher walks away with a digital Multilingual Learner Toolkit ready to use on day one
✅ Certificate of completion for every participant
✅ The #1 Provider of Experiential Professional Development

Here's what teachers are saying:

⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ "BEST WORKSHOP EVER. I loved all the activities. Dr. John presented the best workshop I have ever attended." — Jeanie Brinson

⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ "The most engaging PD I've ever participated in. John's energy was infectious and made the activities fun." — Jen Brookins

Send a cohort in June. Come back in August aligned, inspired, and ready to take teaching and learning to the next level. That's how transformation actually sticks.

🔗 District pricing available. Register your cohort here:
tesoltrainers.com/english-learner-institute/sign-up
At TESOL Trainers, we are your scaffold to success. 💛

04/14/2026

4 Days of SIOP® = a lifetime of support for your ML students

Summer SIOP Institute 2026 SUMMER 2026 • LIVE VIRTUAL TRAINING The English Learner Institute 4 days of SIOP® strategies that transform how your teachers reach every learner. June 8–11 • 9:00–3:30 EST

04/08/2026

You can't coach what you can't recognize.

If your school serves English Learners (and almost every school does), your teachers need more than good intentions. They need the SIO®P framework.

But here's the thing — you need to understand it first.

SIOP® for Administrators is a 3-hour live workshop built specifically for school leaders. You'll experience a model SIOP lesson, learn the 8 components that drive effective EL instruction, and walk away with classroom "look-fors" you can use in your very next observation.

This isn't sit-and-get. It's experiential, interactive, and led by Dr. John Kongsvik — 25 years of SIOP® expertise, delivered the way great PD should be.

📅 May 7, 2026
🕐 12:00–3:00 PM EST
💻 Live via Zoom
💰 $285/participant

Your ELs deserve instructional leaders who know what excellence looks like.

Join our fully remote SIOP PD program! Master SIOP strategies to support ELL students in all content areas and boost success for every learner. Pick a date!

03/21/2026

🌍 Attention K-12 administrators and ELL directors!

The English Learner Institute is BACK — and it's the smartest summer PD investment you can make for your team.

4 days. Live on Zoom. One research-backed framework that transforms instruction for English Learners across your entire building.

📅 June 8–11, 2026
⭐ 1,500+ five-star reviews from educators
💰 Just $850/person for all 4 days (Save $150!)
🏫 Bulk rates available for schools sending 26+ teachers

The SIOP® framework gives your teachers research-backed strategies they can use IMMEDIATELY — no additional prep required.

"This was one of the best professional development sessions I've experienced in 19 years as an educator." — Faith J., Teacher

Don't wait — spots fill fast.

👉 Register your team: tesoltrainers.com/english-learner-institute


https://tesoltrainers.com/eli-k12-siop-workshops

Join our fully remote SIOP PD program! Master SIOP strategies to support ELL students in all content areas and boost success for every learner. Pick a date!

12/12/2025

We just published a new blog:

10 Proven Strategies for Engaging English Learners in K–12 Classrooms

Inside, you’ll find practical strategies teachers can use right away to increase participation, support language development, and build more inclusive classrooms.

One example:

When teachers scaffold pair discussions with clear language shells and specific tasks, students interact with more confidence and purpose. Simple supports like sentence stems, modeled exchanges, and structured turn-taking create safety—especially for English Learners—and help all students engage more meaningfully.

Clear expectations + intentional language = stronger participation and a stronger classroom community.

If you work with English Learners—or support teachers who do—this one’s worth a read.



https://tesoltrainers.com/blog/10-proven-strategies-for-engaging-english-learners-in-the-k12-classroom

12/05/2025

Is your school or district committed to strengthening instruction for English Learners?

Check out our new blog: 10 Proven Strategies for Engaging English Learners in K–12 Classrooms:

https://tesoltrainers.com/blog/10-proven-strategies-for-engaging-english-learners-in-the-k12-classroom

These strategies are practical, research-backed, and aligned with the SIOP® Model. Perfect for teachers, coaches, and administrators who want to build more engaging, inclusive classrooms.

12/01/2025

Transform your classroom in 2 days with our live, remote English Learner Institute. Your students will master the content.

11/15/2025

Most English Learners spend their day in mainstream classrooms—not ESL pull-outs. That means content teachers play a HUGE role in student success.

Here are 3 simple ways to support ELs tomorrow:

1. Build background knowledge
2. Increase interaction
3. Use scaffolds (sentence frames, visuals, models)

If you want to examine 7 ways you can set your multilingual learners up for success, check out our blog:

https://tesoltrainers.com/blog/how-to-support-english-learners-in-mainstream-classrooms