Author: Alexis Jamin

Teacher and English learners discussing, ELPA21 standards in practice
The 10 ELPA21 standards explained: what each covers, the six grade bands, and how districts align instruction to them.
Teacher working with English learners, ELPA21 assessment guide
What ELPA21 is, which nine states use it, the four domains, how it is scored, and how English Learners exit services.
Student practicing for ELPA21 sample questions speaking section on a laptop
What ELPA21 sample questions actually look like across listening, reading, writing, and speaking, plus how districts prepare English Learners.
ESL teacher certification online coursework
Online ESL teacher certification: what can and cannot be done online, how to verify a program is state-approved, and what to watch for before you enroll.
How to become an ESL teacher
How to become an ESL teacher: the education, certification, and experience steps, plus pathways for new graduates and career changers, and what the job is really like.
ESL teacher certification and English learners
ESL teacher certification for U.S. public schools: how it works, the endorsement vs standalone license question, state variation, and the steps to get certified.
TESOL certification for teaching English
TESOL certification qualifies you to teach English to speakers of other languages. What it is, how it differs from TEFL and CELTA, cost, and how to choose a program.
State AI guidance for schools
A 2026 overview of state K-12 AI guidance: how many states have issued guidance, which mandate district policies, the legislative wave, and what it means for districts.
AI acceptable use policy in a classroom
An AI acceptable use policy defines how students and staff may use AI tools. The sections to include, sample language, and how it differs from a full district AI policy.
District AI policy for schools
A district AI policy sets the rules for AI use in schools. What it must cover, the states now requiring one, and a step-by-step process for adopting a sound policy.