Readers, for those of you that aren’t familiar with me, my name is Valentina Gonzalez. I serve as a professional development specialist for teachers of English learners in a district outside of Houston, Texas. Through my work as an ESL co-teacher, professional development specialist, and consultant, I have had the privilege of visiting hundreds of classrooms, and I’m always looking for language supports. Are classrooms supporting all students? What are the characteristics of the most supportive classrooms? I have been learning from Seidlitz Education through their wonderful books and their face-to-face trainings for nearly a decade, and recently I joined their team as consultant. You will see my work on this blog pretty regularly, and what an honor it is to write for Seidlitz Education, as I’ve admired their work for many years! Continue reading “Classroom Environments that Support English Learners” →

by John Seidlitz

Welcome! I’m honored to be kicking off a project that’s been in the works for a while here at Seidlitz Education. Inspired by so many of our fellow educators, our desire to share research and insights on a regular basis, and the ongoing need for new forums for conversation among educators of English learners, we’re thrilled to launch the Seidlitz Education blog! Continue reading “Introducing the Seidlitz Education Blog” →