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“Every class I have taken through ETS has been applicable to the classroom. I would highly recommend taking classes through this institution. The collaboration with other teachers is invaluable.” Carrie Wage, Zuni Hills
“Educational Training Specialists, LLC – great interactive courses! Have taken four different trainings and learned innovative and applicable material. I look forward to taking more training classes! Thank you!” Michele L. McCarter Garcia, Kyrene School District
“Loved the class. Many different fun projects to show my kids. They will love them!” Lesley Marshall, Avalon Elementary
“Each of the trainings is hands-on and interactive. The content is relevant and will be useful in the classroom.” Bonnie Weppner
“The information and exercises add a lot, and ‘open the door’ to our own creativity (which sometimes gets overlooked during the year). Very useful ideas…and FUN!” Tobe Daum
“Good practical techniques delivered with skill and humor. I’ll be back.” Bob Fioravante, McNary School
“This class was all I hoped for and more! We practiced what the instructor (Autumn) taught, and I’m now excited to do so with my class.” Cheryl Whetten, Ruth Fisher Elementary
“I feel comfortable using these activities tomorrow in the classroom. I love that the activities presented are engaging for students and can be easily modified to span the curriculum.” Sheri, EduPrize Schools
“Great fast-paced workshop that was fun!” Leigh Johnson, Norterra Canyon, Deer Valley Unified School District
“This was an excellent, motivating day. Patty keeps us moving and learning, which works well for me!” Debra Rilley, Estrella Elementary
“The ‘Making the Most of Guided Reading’ class by Miriam Libman was truly valuable. I loved the easy and quick strategies to discover a student’s reading level without completing a running record. While running records are valuable without a doubt, I love having other, quick assessments available!” Danna Evans, PVUSD
“This class was all I hoped for and more! We practiced what the instructor (Autumn) taught and I’m now excited to do so with my class.” Cheryl Whetton, Ruth Fisher Elementary
“Autumn’s gentleness, presence and wisdom made this course applicable and deeply appreciated for myself and certainly my students. !” Susan
“Loved the class. Many different fun projects to show my kids. They will love them!” Lesley Marshall, Avalon Elementary
“This is great for both 2-language classroom practice and just a standard reading/writing class. There are many tools presented and expert guidance to understanding them.” Jeff Manhardt, Teller, Alaska
“Anne… I plan to use the folktale activity in my classroom as soon as I get back to my village. This is just one of the many useful activities you shared with us. Great job!” Sandra Schultz, Stebbins School
“The class was very well organized and Autumn was a wonderful teacher. Love the expansion of class selections that Educational Training Specialists are adding!” Anonymous
“This was an extremely useful class that is, as Herbert Pocket would say, ‘portable property’. This is useful no matter where you teach in the world or which culture your students are, or what language they speak.” Karen Beranek, Stebbins School
“The information in this course has been very well received. There have been a number of areas touched on that hopefully will prove beneficial in working with some of our students here.” Erin Lowry, Stebbins School
“The ‘Around the World in 15 Hours’ workshop helped me understand the developmental stages of language acquisition for ELL students.” Pamela Henderson, Diomede School
“Brilliant structured English immersion activities that can be easily implemented into everyday lessons and content areas. This is a handy little guide to practical ideas that work and the support to put into effect.” Shon Bernard, Stebbins School
“Thanks Anne… I love having more ‘tools’ to add to my box – and I really feel I have a better understanding of how kids acquire language! I am excited and motivated to really start working on vocabulary with my students!” Anna Squires, Elim Aniguiin School
“This program has helped me better understand the needs of diverse learners in the classroom. I feel more equipped to help ELL students navigate through dense texts and practice cooperative learning skills.” Katherine Mecsey, Diomede School
“What great information on good practice for all students, not just ELL. Loved actually doing the different activities – not just hearing about them.” Heidi Hargraves, Unalakleet, Alaska
“The effective structural English immersion classroom workshop was inspiring. Anne gave us so many new ways to help our students improve their English language skills. I know my students will benefit from this workshop as much as I did because I plan on using these strategies as soon as possible. Thank you, Anne!” Laurie Carlson, Shishmaref
