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By Jake Kayser

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Nov 7, 2018 8:00:00 AM

5 Fundamentals of School Leadership That Works

By Elizaveta Shkurina

In educational research regarding modern school reform, the improvement of school leadership ranked high on the list of priorities. A 2010 survey of school administrators, policymakers and school owners revealed that the quality of school leaders is one of the most pressing matters among issues in education. While the quality of instructors stood above all others, school leadership outstripped issues such as high drop out rates, STEM integration, and college and workforce preparation.

Oct 2, 2018 10:00:00 AM

Training New Teachers on ESL Best Practices - Part Two

By Bridget Manley

Training educators with little or no ESL experience can be a daunting process. But, it doesn’t have to be if you have a good roadmap. In the second part of this series, we continue our journey through a prospective ESL teacher training course.

Oct 1, 2018 10:00:00 AM

ESL Teacher Training Fundamentals - Part One

By Bridget Manley

In a perfect world, you could easily fill your staff roster with fully trained ESL teachers. But few things are perfect when you’re launching your own ESL school, or in school management in general. You may need to recruit teachers who have little or no training teaching English as a foreign language. As research has shown, ESL teachers need specialized training to do their jobs effectively. Simply practicing “good teaching” isn’t enough.

Sep 26, 2018 10:00:00 AM

How to Manage a Language School: Avoid Making These Detrimental Mistakes

By Elizaveta Shkurina

Mistake #1 Policy is Always the Answer

Sep 24, 2018 7:02:00 PM

How to Evaluate Teaching Effectiveness Like a Pro

By Bridget Manley

Ineffective teachers come with a hefty price tag. Research suggests that spending a single year with an egregiously underperforming teacher can cost a student as much as $1.4 million in lost lifetime earnings. They can also cause even the best-run ESL schools to lose valuable clients and credibility. A well-developed teacher evaluation plan, then, is essential for protecting both your students and your business.

Aug 27, 2018 6:51:00 PM

5 Things to Consider Before Starting an ESL School

By Elizaveta Shkurina

One road you can take as a seasoned ESL instructor (or even just an enthusiast!) is to open a language school. The rewards are immense if you are successful. But, what if you are not? How do you even open an ESL school? Are language schools profitable? The questions don’t end there. In fact, you will have many more along this journey.

Aug 8, 2018 12:00:00 PM

8 Tested Strategies for Effective Change Management

By Bridget Manley

What’s the likelihood that a major change in your school will yield the long-term results you want?

Aug 6, 2018 12:00:00 PM

Successful ESL Program Models

By Elizaveta Shkurina

The past two decades have brought the second largest wave of immigration to the United States. Unfortunately, the states are struggling to keep up. Based on recent data by NPR, researchers found that no matter where they go to school, most ESL students are struggling due to having little or no access to quality instruction.

Jul 27, 2018 10:30:00 AM

How to Start an Online English Teaching Business in 5 Steps

By MK Argo

Wondering how to start your own online English teaching business? As with any brick and mortar company, online business planning can be incredibly challenging and time consuming. In particular, the online ESL market is growing daily, and it can be hard to keep track of the latest trends and programs in the ESL business world. These reasons, and many more, make creating an online ESL teaching business daunting. To help you navigate the challenging world of business, here are five easy steps you can take to create your dream teaching company.