Getting Started - Start Simple - Choose a Level

When you first join the membership, there is a lot there. Don't get overwhelmed! Start simple:

Start Simple First:

Stick to the core curriculum until you get some good routines with your students and get used to how the resources are organized. Just follow the lesson plans included with the lessons. You can start supplementing in the extra resources as you start to see how they fit together and can be used to both scaffold for lower proficiency level students and challenge higher proficiency level students.

Choosing a Level:

You can get a copy of the Kid-Inspired ESL Assessment and Guide by visiting the Getting Organized page (big green button on the homepage) or by visiting the Tools -> Admin Tools and scrolling down to Assessment Tools. I've also included a direct link below.

Placement Assessment ->

There is also a mini-course on how to make the most of the assessment if you'd like to check it out. It includes tips on giving the assessment to a group of students if that is a situation you are facing. You can find it on the assessment download page or by going to Tools -> PD Courses. I've also included a direct link below.

Placement Assessment Walkthrough Mini-Course ->

Quickest & Simplest way: Also, there's a tool inside the membership called the Level Chooser Assistant which will recommend a level based on answering a few questions. You can find a button for the Level Chooser Assistant on the homepage, but I've also included a link to it below.

Level Chooser Assistant ->