ELD Department News
Keeping you in the know!
Wishing You a Wonderful Summer!
We want to take a moment to say thank you for all you do to support our students and families. The work you do touches lives and enhances learning. Here is a link that you may be interested in with resources from Dr. Brene Brown and her reflections on teachers as our most daring leaders.
Enjoy your summer, rest, connect, and take time to fill your bucket! You deserve it!
Truly,
Natasha, Remy, Becky, & CC
ELD Celebration: Imagine
Approximately 250-300 people participated this evening, and it was a celebratory and healing event for our families.
- Our performers from Fox Creek and South Ridge Elementary Schools were absolutely stunning.
- The art displays were beautiful highlighted our brilliant students.
- Families gathered and connected.
- Many teachers attended, supported one another, and served our students and families like none other. If I didn't get a chance to say hello, please forgive me, but know you were seen and greatly appreciated. If you did not attend, please know we understand, and we respect and honor your decision.
- Our students volunteered their time and gave their hearts this evening.
- Dr. Rex Corr provided insights, space, and a wonderful school environment.
- Director Leung motivated attendees with a message of hope.
- Our interpreters provided access to the program through simultaneous interpretation. Thank you ladies!!
- Our students truly shined!
We want to give a special thank you to our ELD Lead team - this event is not possible without your efforts. THANK YOU, THANK YOU, THANK YOU!! Becky Corr and Cindy Close, thank you for your coordination of this event. Sam, you are the greatest MC! We know this is an incredible undertaking, and we so appreciate all of your work.
Congratulations Tiffany Gordon: ELD Specialist at RVMS!!
DCSD was notified that Tiffany Gordon, RVMS ELD Specialist, was selected as one of seven WIDA Fellows. This fellowship program is offered and awarded through a rigorous nomination process conducted by the WIDA Consortium (37 states) and the International Consortium for Multilingual Excellence in Education (ICMEE)! Attached you will find Tiffany's official notification letter, and it includes the following statements:
Congratulations! WIDA, in collaboration with the International Consortium for Multilingual Excellence in Education (ICMEE), is pleased to inform you that you have been selected as a WIDA Fellow for the 2019-20 academic year. The nomination submitted on your behalf demonstrated your exemplary service as a teacher of bilingual and multilingual students.
As a WIDA Fellow, you will receive a $2,000 stipend and a waiver of the registration fee to attend the 2019 WIDA Annual Conference in Providence, Rhode Island, October 15-18, 2019. During the preconference on Tuesday, October 15, you and the other WIDA Fellows will attend a full-day meeting with the WIDA and ICMEE teams.
We would like to congratulate Tiffany, and acknowledge her tremendous contribution to the success of our ELD program. Tiffany has implemented ELD programming at RVMS that highlights the gifts our emerging bilingual students bring to the learning environment. This is an incredible honor and accomplishment. Please join us in congratulating Tiffany!
Seal of Biliteracy
Tara Holst's ELD/SPED Research
Summer LitCAMP - Last Call!
See the attachments at the end of this newsletter for more information.
A Message from Human Resources
It's that time of year to double check license expiration for those in your building holding licensed or administrative positions. Currently, Human Resources notifies all licensed and administrative employees 90 days, 60 days and 30 days prior to their CDE license expiration. When licenses expire the licensed employee will not be eligible to remain active in their position while their license is expired as this is a requirement of the job. Questions, call 720-433-0140.
Free Summer Lunch Program in DCSD
*No lunch July 4th
See the attachment at the end of this newsletter with more information!
La Liga Soccer
Do you know a 6-12th grader who wants to play soccer and connect with caring adults? If yes, we have something we want to pass on! La Liga Soccer!
It’s back for the 2nd year in Castle Rock, and the 1st year in Parker! Last year we had such a GREAT time in Castle Rock, Parker asked us to come play, so we are!
La Liga is free. For 6-12 grades. Anyone can come and play. Co-Ed. Matched up by skill level. 1st timers or seasoned pros, come and play! FYI: There will be Spanish speaking Ref’s and Coaches, but all can participate. Uniforms will be provided! And, did I mention it’s free?
Here’s a link to a short video about La Liga:
https://m.facebook.com/events/2014768352152706
See the La Liga Facebook Page:
DATES: Castle ROCK
Thursdays, 6-8pm
May 23, 30, June 6, 13, 20, 27, July 11, 18, 25
PARKER – Stroh Field
Mondays, 6-8pm
June 3, 10, 17, 24, July 1, 8, 15, 22, 29
See the end of this newsletter for La Liga flyers.
WIDA Workshops at Summer Summit: Intro to the WIDA Standards AND Differentiation
- May 29: Introduction to the WIDA Standards . . . This workshop is designed as a first exploration of the WIDA ELD Standards System. Participants will have a guided tour through each component with practical suggestions for incorporating components into instruction. This workshop is designed to be interactive with ample time for processing and application. This workshop provides foundational awareness of the WIDA Framework and has been designed for any educators that work with English Language Learners.
- May 30: Differentiation for Multilingual Learners . . . English language learners need instruction that is differentiated to meet the needs unique to learning an additional language and grade appropriate content. Participants will approach the idea of differentiation of language from an asset-based perspective, recognizing that language learners bring many contributions to the school community. Participants will collaborate to customize instruction for ELLs utilizing the WIDA ELD framework. While planning, participants will have time to reflect on how to create productive struggle in a safe learning environment.
Please spread the word as these workshops will provide all teachers hours eligible for the 45 hour requirement. Registration for Summer Summit will open on April 1, 2019. Space was increased to 50 participants in each session. We encourage you to attend with your teammates!
These workshops are funded using DCSD's ELPA Excellence Award.