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Language Acquisition Support Made Easy

We may not always share the same language as our students, but we can always build toward a common tongue. Quality instruction and education starts with being able to meet students where they are because students deserve teachers who understand them - in a shared language.

Lingua Franca specializes in individualized consulting for the schools and educators supporting English Language Learners.

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  • "When teachers support students' primary language in meaningful ways, students feel recognized and validated in the mainstream classroom, which results in a strong sense of self."

    Sumaryono & Ortiz (2004)

  • With Caitlin's support we built a program known for "being culturally responsive, making academic content accessible for newcomers, and focused on reading, writing, listening, and speaking."

  • “I learned so much from Caitlin over the past 3 years of coaching. Her expertise was invaluable in my path to transitioning to teaching in the ENL world. Caitlin proved that you can coach remotely and she singlehandedly build an ENL Department from the ground up and developed her team efficiently and effectively.”

    -K-8 ENL Teacher, Cleveland, OH

  • “I had the distinct privilege of working with Caitlin Sheridan while she was in the role of our Network ENL Consultant. Caitlin was able to create/build a strong and functioning ENL Department Team from the ground up with minimal resources. Before her, there was no ENL Department or Team— staff members were unclear on what ENL truly meant. Her determination, fortitude, and humility helped to set the foundation of an inclusive environment for our linguistically diverse learners. Caitlin is resourceful, solution-oriented, and dedicated to providing equitable educational opportunities for those scholars who often go overlooked.”

    -Megan Skufka, Breakthrough Public Schools