Succeeding in a Diverse Classroom
Best Practices & Resources for English Learners
Volume 3, Issue 8-October 2020
Special Parent Issue
Welcome!
"If you have knowledge, let others light their candles with it." ~ Winston Churchill
Melanie Yocom
Email: myocom@esc11.net
Website: https://www.esc11.net/Page/719#calendar13881/20200304/month
Phone: 817-740-7563
Twitter: @myocomesc11
Are Your Parents Struggling?
Over the last seven months, parents have faced the challenge of serving as both parent and teacher. Even for educator parents, this new task has proven difficult.
If you are an English Learner, the challenges are even more challenging.
In this issue, educators will find resources to help English learner families support their children at home.
Please share the resources below in your English Learner correspondence:
- parent meetings
- newsletters
- webpages
How to Translate Online Content to My Language
English Video with Audio Description
Spanish Video with Audio Description in Spanish
How to Change the Language on my Electronic Device
- To change the language on your iPhone, iPad, or iPod Touch, follow these directions.
- To change the language on your Android device, follow these directions.
English Video with Audio Description
Spanish Video with Audio Description in Spanish
What to Do If I Am Having Trouble Understanding My Child's School
English Video with Audio Description
Spanish Video with Audio Description in Spanish
No Tech? No Problem! Read, Talk, Write
Parent Tips for Homework help
Reading Tips
Technology At Home
How School Works
Kindergarten to Fifth Grade (K-5th)
Guides to Help Your Child in Math and English Language Arts
Parent Guide to Student Success in Kindergarten
Information available in Spanish
An overview of what a child will learn by the end of kindergarten in mathematics and English language arts
Parent Guide to Student Success in First Grade
Information available in Spanish
An overview of what a child will learn by the end of first grade in mathematics and English language arts
Parent Guide to Student Success in Second Grade
Information available in Spanish
An overview of what a child will learn by the end of second grade in mathematics and English language arts
Parent Guide to Student Success in Third Grade
Information available in Spanish
An overview of what a child will learn by the end of third grade in mathematics and English language arts
Parent Guide to Student Success in Fourth Grade
Information available in Spanish
An overview of what a child will learn by the end of fourth grade in mathematics and English language arts
Parent Guide to Student Success in Fifth Grade
Information available in Spanish
An overview of what a child will learn by the end of fifth grade in mathematics and English language arts
Sixth Grade to Eighth Grade (6th-8th)
Guide to Help Your Child in Math and English Language Arts
Parent Guide to Student Success in Sixth Grade
Information available in Spanish
An overview of what a child will learn by the end of sixth grade in mathematics and English language arts
Parent Guide to Student Success in Seventh Grade
Information available in Spanish
An overview of what a child will learn by the end of seventh grade in mathematics and English language arts
Parent Guide to Student Success in Eighth Grade
Information available in Spanish
An overview of what a child will learn by the end of eighth grade in mathematics and English language arts
Ninth Grade to Twelfth Grade (9th-12th)
Guide To Help Your Child in Math and English Language Arts (High School)
High School English Parents’ Guide to Student Success
Information available in Spanish
An overview of what a child will learn in high school in English language arts
High School Math Parents' Guide to Student Success
Information available in Spanish
An overview of what a child will learn in high school in mathematics
Digital Learning Support (Zoom, Canvas, Google Classroom, Microsoft TEAMS)
DigitalLearn.Org
Rewordify.com simplifies difficult English
Source: https://rewordify.com
TalkingPoints
Adult ESL
Adult ESL Classes Offered in Fort Worth and Surrounding Counties
USA Learns FREE Online ESL Classes
Learn and develop the skills needed to advance in work and life.
http://www.adanigallery.com/Cuevas/ESLGuide.htm
Tarrant Literacy Coalition - Adult ESL Classes
Adult ESL Classes
https://www.tarrantliteracycoalition.org/literacy/esl.html
Workforce Solutions - English Language Acquisition Classes
English Language Acquisition - ESL Classes
https://workforcesolutions.net/job-seeker-services/adult-education/
http://fortworthtexas.gov/library/programs/english-conversation-classes/
Lewisville Public Library - ESL Classes
https://library.cityoflewisville.com/learn-discover/adults/esl-ged
North Richland Hills Library - ESL Classes
http://library.nrhtx.com/100/Find-an-ESL-or-GED-Class
Parker, Palo Pinto, and Wise County - Adult ESL Classes
https://www.weatherfordisd.com/apps/pages/index.jsp?uREC_ID=233323&type=d&pREC_ID=542564
Johnson County Community College - Adult ESL Classes
https://www.jccc.edu/academics/ce/esl-ce/
Tarrant County College - ESL Classes
https://www.tccd.edu/academics/courses-and-programs/courses/developmental-studies/english-language-learning/esl/
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