English Language Development (ELD) specialists are now expected to take on more and more roles and be skilled in areas well beyond language instruction in a self-contained classroom. If ELD teachers understand their abilities and are interested in developing their skills in other areas, they can become the leaders that many principals desperately need. This resource provides a self-assessment or checklist of skills required of many ELD teachers.

Mark the number next to each statement in the self-assessment table that best describes your ability in that skill area and determine your areas of strength and opportunities for growth.

1= I’m not sure how to do this yet.

2= I understand the concept and I can do this with support from a colleague.

3= I can consistently and competently do this independently and successfully

4= In addition to #3, I can teach others this skill

For more information about these skills, go to the article “Seven Scenarios to Transform ESL Teachers to Leaders” at http://www.edcircuit.com/seven-scenarios-transform-esl-teachers-leaders/