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eSpark For Language Support

How does eSpark support English Language Learners?
Stella Kemp

“eSpark has allowed us to instruct and support each student at his or her level. It’s rare to find a solution that leads to high levels of growth for both GenEd and ELL students. eSpark does that.”

Stella Kemp

Former Superintendent of Franklin-McKinley School District

for English Language Learners

Content accessible for all students, regardless of their language level

All of eSpark’s K-5 content is scaffolded to support English Language Learners from a wide range of backgrounds and skill levels.

Audio support, contextualized vocabulary practice, and speaking and listening exercises help students learn at their own pace and skill level.

Partner Story

Supporting English Language Learners with Differentiated Instruction
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Features to make content accessible
  • Visual Vocabulary
  • Conversation Practice
  • Audio Support

Visual vocabulary support ensures that students can access the information they need to master new content.

Embedded picture support helps students learn and recognize new words as they work through eSpark.
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Creation challenges give students authentic speaking and listening practice.

Final reflection prompts allow students to organize their thinking and practice their writing skills through script creation. Recording a re-teaching video helps students practice speaking to prepare them for the WIDA assessment.
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English learners have access to full audio support as they work through math and ELA content, so that reading level is not a barrier to learning new skills.

Audio support is self-directed, and students decide when they need something read aloud. Teachers have control to turn audio on for any student in any grade level.
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Benefits of eSpark ELA for English Language Learners
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Reading Foundational Skills

Reading foundational skills teach students the fundamentals of vocabulary, phonics, and print skills at their level.
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Balanced Literacy Approach

eSpark blends direct instruction with authentic reading practice, giving students the opportunity to learn and apply concepts.
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Explicit Vocabulary Instruction

Explicit vocabulary instruction helps students to build phonemic awareness, strengthen vocabulary, and grow comprehension skills.

Authentic language instruction

Spanish language quests available for K-1 ELA standards

Students should have the opportunity to learn foundational standards regardless of their English proficiency.

Rather than simply translating texts into Spanish, eSpark curates authentic, leveled Spanish language content aligned to WIDA and CCSS standards for kindergarten and first graders.
Authentic Language Acquisition
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“We have a variety of needs in terms of language acquisition”
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Improving Academic Outcomes for English Language Learners

Berwyn South is improving academic outcomes for English Language Learners

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“We have a variety of needs in terms of language acquisition, from children who don’t know any English to children who are somewhat proficient but need additional language acquisition support... Every single one of our students has a device in their hands. However, for our dual language students, most of the programs out there aren’t meeting their needs.

(If you are considering a dual language program), find organizations such as eSpark that are really innovating on this idea of support English Learners with technology.”

Beatriz Maldonado

Principal and Director of Language Services, Berwyn South School District

Learn how your district can support and challenge English Learners with our free eBook

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