NISD ELL Newsletter
February 2016
TELPAS - It's here again!
Writing Samples
- at least 1 writing sample using past tense
- at least 2 academic writing samples from math, science, or social studies
- writing assigned on or after February 15, 2016 may be included
- all writing assignments MUST include student's name and date
- must be writing samples taken from authentic classroom activities grounded in TEKS/ELPS
TELPAS Resources, PLDs, and more...
Please see your 2016 TELPAS Rater Manual for additional specifications.
GPS to RTI
ESL Certification Reimbursement
For reimbursement, contact:
Lisa Wheet: lwheet@nisdtx.org
Deadline: March 31, 2016
Skill Reinforcement Websites
Hubbard's Cubbard
BrainPOP
DuoLingo
Free site, that practices vocabulary and grammar skills in English for second language learners
PBS KIDS
ABCmouse
Purdue OWL
Purdue University's Online Writing Lab (OWL) provides many resources for writing, language development, and other skills.
FarFaria
Storyline Online
The Screen Actor's Guild provides free storybooks read online by actors.
ESL Bits
NISD ESL Model Classrooms
We would love to hear your stories of how these classrooms have been utilized and other wonderful things you are doing on your campus.
NISD ELL Instructional Coaches
Katie Walker, M.Ed.
#nisdELL
#diverselit
Email: mwalker@nisdtx.org
Website: diverselit.org
Location: Northwest High School, Texan Drive, Justin, TX, United States
Facebook: facebook.com/katiegabro.walker
Twitter: @k_walker6
Maria Scott
#nisdELL
Email: mscott@nisdtx.org
Website: http://moodle.nisdtx.org/course/view.php?id=10230
Location: Sendera Ranch Elementary, Diamond Back Lane, Haslet, TX, United States
Twitter: @mscott1969