Case Study: Birdville Independent School District boosts ELL instruction with Ellevation

Birdville Independent School District improves ELL instruction across 35 campuses with Ellevation

Birdville Independent School District sought to improve instruction for its 5,000 English language learners beyond just meeting compliance requirements. The district's challenge was to build teacher confidence and provide them with the tools needed to effectively differentiate instruction and move students toward English proficiency. They turned to their existing vendor, Ellevation, and implemented its Ellevation Strategies product.

Ellevation provided a digital library of over 80 research-based activities that teachers could integrate into content lessons. Birdville ISD's implementation plan, developed with Ellevation, involved training campus leaders, providing job-embedded professional development, and proactive communication. The results were highly positive, with one teacher's monthly flyer receiving nearly 10,000 views. Both new and veteran teachers reported a significant increase in confidence and a better understanding of how to support their ELL students, leading to a positive shift in instruction across the district.

Birdville Independent School District