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Prioritize Supporting Exceptional Learners

The episode shares success stories from districts that have implemented these strategies. In one middle school outside of Chicago, over 90% of experienced multilinguals showed measurable growth, and 75% reached exit-level proficiency. These outcomes weren’t the result of more test prep—they came from intentional collaboration, clear planning, and a shared…
Beth Skelton
February 4, 2026
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Transforming Multilingual Education: Integrating Language and STEM for Inclusive Learning

This episode offers practical strategies for educators to effectively incorporate language learning into subjects like math, science, and social studies, benefiting both multilingual learners and native speakers alike. Learn how hands-on STEM experiences framed with appropriate language structures enhance students' understanding and communication skills. Watch Video Here
Beth Skelton
February 4, 2026
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Partnering with State Departments

In this podcast, Beth and Alice Collins, ELD Senior Consultant for the Office of Culturally and Linguistically Diverse Education at the Colorado Department of Education, discuss how departments of education at the state level can support districts.
Beth Skelton
August 14, 2024
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Multilingual Education Success Strategies

In this discussion, Beth shares her journey into second language education. She also delves into essential strategies such as backwards design in lesson planning, objective setting, and cultivating inclusive, collaborative teaching environments.
Beth Skelton
August 14, 2024
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Collaborating for Long-Term Success for Experienced Multilinguals

This webinar with Beth and Tan Huynh was designed specifically for school leaders to explore the big ideas of long-term success for experienced multilinguals. Based on Chapter 7 in the book “Long-Term Success for Experienced Multilinguals”, the webinar shares a collaboration cycle that school leaders can implement so that all…
Beth Skelton
March 4, 2024
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Educating Multilingual Learners

In this informal discussion, Beth facilitates a discussion about educating experienced multilinguals in international contexts. She was at the Leysin American School, Switzerland, as a Visiting Scholar during this webinar. Watch Here
Beth Skelton
March 4, 2024
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Webinar with TESOL RV-IS

In this webinar for the Reading and Vocabulary Interest Section of TESOL, Beth demonstrates practical strategies teachers can use to make new vocabulary comprehensible and memorable for multilingual learners.  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2rhNuYPjNLE
Beth Skelton
May 21, 2023
Highest Aspirations
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Podcast with Ellevation

In this podcast, Beth and Tan Huynh discuss their book Long-Term Success for Experienced Multilinguals. They share the rationale for the new term experienced multilinguals to describe students classified as long-term English learners as well as practical strategies teachers in any content area can implement to support these learners. Blog…
Beth Skelton
May 21, 2023