MCESC Title III Newsletter
February 2016, Issue 1
Welcome
Happy February, Team. I am excited to share our first MCESC Title III Newsletter as many of you requested via the November survey. Please enjoy reading the updates as well as some helpful information from various resources.
Event Information
Meeting Cancellation Reminder
We will not be meeting as a Title III Administrative team. Curriculum Council and Special Education Advisory will still hold meetings.
When?
Thursday, Feb 11, 2016, 08:15 AM
Where?
Mahoning County Career & Technical Center, North Palmyra Road, Canfield, OH, United States
Event Information
OELPA Training
We will have an informational training with ODE's Paula Mahaley regarding the upcoming OELPA Assessment. We will also practice the online AIR Practice Tests in the portal. This event requires registration through the MCESC website.
Sign-in starts at 8:00 AM.
The session will begin promptly at 8:30 AM.
When?
Monday, Feb 22, 2016, 08:30 AM
Where?
Mahoning County Educational Service Center, Debartolo Place, Youngstown, OH, United States
Results are in!!
Thank you for completing the recent survey in determining purchases, professional development, and opportunities to learn and grow together. You can find them in the Google Form below.
Networking with Our Families
This article from Education Week Teacher provides insight into welcoming English Language Learners and their families to our districts and communities.
Educational Opportunities in the Classroom
Visit these links to access different learning options for students.
1. For ELL's ages 13 and up: Valentine's Writing
2. Improve Learning for ELL's in the New Year
3. Supporting ELL's in the Mainstream Classroom
4. Increasing awareness of Special Populations of ELL's
Be sure to reference ODE's Ohio's English Proficiency Standards and Instructional Guide and Resources for English Language Learners when planning and designing lessons and activities for students.
Dawna Rappach
Instructional Supervisor, Gifted & Title III Coordinator
Mahoning County Educational Service Center
Email: d.rappach@mahoningesc.org
Phone: 330-965-7828