SIOP

Multilingual Learners ·

Integrating Language & Literacy: SIOP® Lesson Examples for Developing Oral Language with Reading Skills

Katie Toppel|
1/10/23|

For multilingual learners, oral language development is a fundamental element of literacy that cannot be left to chance. When we consider the essential components of…

EdTech ·

2022 Wrapped: The Best Savvas Blogs, Podcasts, & School Stories of the Year

Jessie Gibson|
12/22/22|

Undoubtedly, 2022 was another landmark year for educators. Everyone here at Savvas Learning Company extends our thanks for everything you do for students and the…

Multilingual Learners ·

Supporting Multilingual Learners in the Classroom

Katie Toppel|
1/25/22|

The SIOP® Model is a research-based instructional framework that supports language development alongside content instruction. The components and features of the model serve as a…

Multilingual Learners ·

5 Lesson Ideas to Help Newcomers Thrive

Esther Park|
1/12/22|

It’s never easy being a newcomer, especially in the classroom. According to the U.S. Department of Education, newcomers include foreign-born students and their families who…

Multilingual Learners ·

Essentials for Supporting Multilingual Learners

Katie Toppel|
10/12/21|

When I first began using Twitter as a platform for sharing thoughts and ideas related to teaching, I never imagined the magnitude of the impact…

SIOP ·

5 Activities to Promote Student Agency in the Classroom

Esther Park|
9/23/21|

As educators, we aspire that students will leave our classrooms fully equipped with the skills they need to be successful, independent, life-long learners. To achieve…

ELL ·

Yes, Inquiry-based Learning and SIOP® Are Compatible

Jana Echevarria|
6/7/21|

Inquiry–based learning is an approach that emphasizes the student’s role in the learning process. Students learn by doing which allows them to build knowledge through…