Language Lens Coaching Tool
Non-Evaluative Peer Coaching Asset-Based ML Lens
Language Lens Coaching Tool
Collaborative Content-ELD Observation Protocol for Multilingual Learner Engagement
Cycle Phase: Observation Page 1 of 2
Content Teacher
ELD Specialist / Coach
Content Area & Grade
Date & Time / Period
Teacher-Selected ML Focus Goal:
Low-Inference Observational Norm: Record objective, descriptive student data (what students say, write, read, and do). This tool celebrates teacher strengths and uncovers opportunities to co-design scaffolds together.
Comprehensible Input
Visual models, realia, gestures, graphic organizers, dual-coded slides
Structured Talk
Sentence frames, partner protocols, rehearsal time, peer processing
Academic Language
Tier 2/3 vocabulary, cognate awareness, word banks, morphology
Linguistic Assets
Translanguaging welcomed, primary language connections, risk-safe climate
Low-Inference Classroom Evidence Log
Record direct student quotes, actions, and scaffold interactions
Time / Phase
Student Language & Output Evidence
Scaffolds in Play
Wondering / Note
Launch / Warm-Up Min: ____ - ____
Explicit Input / Modeling Min: ____ - ____
Guided / Peer Interaction Min: ____ - ____
Independent Work / Debrief Min: ____ - ____
Next Step: Transition directly to the Collaborative Debrief Protocol on Page 2 within 24–48 hours. ELD Peer Coaching Network
Collaborative Debrief Protocol 15–20 Minute Conversation
Post-Observation Reflection & Action Plan
Strengths-focused dialogue to co-design and refine multilingual learner scaffolds
Cycle Phase: Debrief Page 2 of 2
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Strengths & Student Language Celebrations
(Ground reflection in concrete moments of student engagement)
Multilingual Student Wins & Language Growth
What language risks did students take? Where was comprehension clear?
Teacher Scaffolds That Hit the Mark
Which visual, peer, or language scaffold best supported access?
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Inquiry Dialogue: Notice & Wonder
Curiosity over Evaluation
Prompt 1: Student Talk Ratio "I noticed [Student Group] during pair work... How might we structure more processing time before sharing out?"
Prompt 2: Vocabulary Access "I noticed students gravitating toward [graphic/term]... How could we leverage that anchor in upcoming tasks?"
Prompt 3: Language Production "I wondered what additional sentence stems or word banks might help [Students] expand their written justifications?"
Collaborative Discussion Notes & Emerging Student Needs:
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Action Plan: Co-Designing Next Scaffolds
(Select 1–2 high-leverage tweaks to test in the upcoming unit)
Strategy Menu: Differentiated Sentence Starters Interactive Word Wall / Cognates Structured Pair Protocol (QSSSA / TPS) Visual Graphic Organizer Bilingual Glossary / Translanguaging
Content Teacher Action Step
Specific ML scaffold or routine to integrate in the next lesson:
ELD Coach Co-Creation Commitment
How coach will support (e.g., prep organizer, co-teach routine):
Follow-Up Date / Time
Touchpoint Format
[ ] 10-Min Check-in [ ] Co-Teach [ ] Next Obs
Focus Student Group / Language Target
Content Teacher Signature:
ELD Coach Signature:
Collaborative coaching cycles build collective teacher efficacy for multilingual learners. Non-Evaluative Coaching Record
