Multilingual Learner Support, From Data to Daily Instruction

Language should never be a barrier to opportunity. At Kids First Education, we partner with schools to ensure English Learners receive the support they need to thrive academically and linguistically. Through targeted professional learning, strategic coaching, and tailored student interventions, we help educators create inclusive classrooms where language development and content mastery go hand in hand—empowering every EL student to find their voice and reach their full potential.

Equity-Focused Support for Multilingual Learners

We believe every multilingual learner deserves access to rigorous, engaging instruction that builds both academic content knowledge and language proficiency. Our MLL/EL services equip leaders, educators, and students with the tools they need to succeed, from data to daily instruction.

Data Dig

  • Analyze ELPA21, WIDA ACCESS, and local assessment data
  • Identify strengths, needs, and domain trends
  • Review results by grade, proficiency level, and student group
  • Develop targeted instructional priorities

Instructional Review

  • Observe MLL/EL instruction across grade levels
  • Evaluate language-development strategies
  • Review scaffolding, differentiation, and engagement
  • Assess listening, speaking, reading, and writing
  • Provide feedback and prioritized next steps

Professional Development

Hands-on, research-based training customized to district and school needs:

  • Equip administrators to lead compliant MLL/EL programs
  • Embed language development into content instruction
  • Strengthen scaffolding and academic language
  • Integrate ELD and state content standards
  • Practical strategies for all four language domains
  • Use assessment data to drive instruction

Instructional Coaching

Ongoing coaching helps educators differentiate instruction, build academic vocabulary, embed language development, design targeted interventions, and mentor MLL/EL staff.

Technical Assistance

Strategic support includes program assessments, comprehensive MLL/EL plan development, Title III guidance, aligning MLL/EL needs with budgets, and translation and interpretation services.

High-Dosage Student Tutorials

Direct student support focused on state English language proficiency assessment preparation and building confidence for reading and math assessments.