The ESL Co-Teaching SIG is a collaborative network for K-12 teachers throughout the state who are interested in creating high-quality co-teaching models for ESL that reflect a balance of English language and content instruction guided by the 2020 WIDA ELD standards and MA DESE frameworks and Blueprint for English Learner Success. Visit the ESL Co-Teaching SIG page for more information.

More about the Steering Committee:

Nathan Couto’s previous roles include those of an elementary school teacher, ESL teacher, literacy & language coach, and a school-level administrator. As an ESL teacher, Nathan co-taught with several classroom teachers, and after becoming a coach, he coordinated co-teaching practices for a school of approximately 750 students, of which about 250 were classified as ELs. Nathan is passionate about his work with culturally and linguistically diverse students and the impact strong co-teaching practices have on student learning outcomes.

Julie Miller has served in the roles of an early childhood teacher, ESL teacher, and ESL Teaching and Learning Specialist (instructional coach). Julie became interested in co-teaching when she was in the role of an ESL Teaching and Learning Specialist within a school that was piloting the model within the district. Working with Nathan, she has developed and delivered professional development and participated in coaching sessions to further develop teachers skills in the area of co-teaching. Julie is passionate about her work with the New Bedford Public School community and hopes to inspire others to learn more about co-teaching.

Continuously learning about and supporting best practices for multilingual learners is a priority for both Julie and Nathan and for their school district as it is for many teachers and leaders in the MATSOL organization. Therefore, we are excited to invite others to join us as thought partners within the ESL Co-Teaching SIG.

This meeting will take place online via ZOOM Meeting. Register for the meeting with the link below:

ESL Co-Teaching Meeting Registration