Language Assistance Program Update
February 9, 2018
WIDA Webinars February 27 and 28
Wayne Winter Wellness Fair
The Wayne Winter Wellness Games and Health Fair is a power-packed day devoted to good health - fitness activities, a health fair, workshops, and classes relating to winter fun, movement, and health. Prizes will be award throughout the morning. More than 100 health and wellness organizations will be on hand with information, classes, and demonstrations. Click here for more information about this exciting event. We hope you'll join us!
Resource Guide for Content Area Teachers with English Learners
This helpful resource guide from the Department of Education offers strategies and resources to help teacher with English Learners. Please share these teacher tips with your staff.
Being an English-Language Learner Is Hard - How Teachers Can Make It Easier
This short article from Education Week describes how it feels to be a beginning language learner in in a classroom of fluent students and explains five effective ways to make learning easier and more fun for English learners.
February 20 Event to Help Immigrant Families File Taxes
Immigrant Welcome Center and the Neighborhood Christian Legal Clinic will present “How and Where to file taxes” for immigrant families on February 20 from 5:30 pm to 7:00 pm at Ben Davis University High School. (This is an informational meeting only - and tax form preparation will not be conducted.
13 Helpful Apps for High School Students
The Tech Edvocate has created this list of helpful apps for high school students. This diverse list includes brain-friendly apps that help students with anatomy and offer SAT practice and suggestions. Other apps focus on English grammar, drawing, and time management.