C H I C A S
Bilingual & ESL Department Newsletter - June & July
Thank you!
I am so excited to start a new year with a strong vision of where the work of our department is headed. We have made some great strides, but have a long way to go. Closing the achievement gap for ELLs is a monumental task, and it can only be done when we work to support each other and grow as a learning community. Thank you for partnering with us throughout the year!
In the words of The Kid President, "We are teaching the world how to be AWESOME!" Keep inspiring our students and we will change history!
Nuts & Bolts
Summer School
June 8th – 26th Monday-Friday
Student Hours: 7:30 – 3:30
Breakfast & Lunch Provided
Transportation Provided
Located at Lawson Early Childhood School
For questions, please contact the program principal:
Abigail Hobart at ahobart@mckinneyisd.net
*Parent letters with transportation information were sent to your campus on June 1st to send home.
Elementary Newcomer
June 10th – 25th Monday-Thursday
Student Hours: 8:00 - 2:30
Breakfast & Lunch Provided
Transportation Provided
Located at Vega Elementary School
For questions, please contact:
Judith Coffman at jcoffman@mckinneyisd.net
*Parent letters with transportation information were mailed home on May 29.
Secondary Newcomer
June 9th – 26th Monday-Friday
Student Hours 8:00 – 12:00
Breakfast & Lunch Provided
Transportation Provided
Located at McKinney High School
For questions, please contact:
Tina Kelman at tkelman@mckinneyisd.net
LPAC Coordinators
#1 Reminders for LPAC about SSI
- Use your Grade Placement Manual (Page 29)
- Key Reminders:
- Ensure that the parent is aware and involved in the process
- Provide translation, if necessary, to ensure participation
- Provide opportunity for a parent appeal of automatic retention. Parents MUST be informed about this appeal opportunity.
#2 – LPAC Framework Training - Region 10
If you are new to LPAC or have never taken this course through Region 10, you will need to take it in the Fall of 2015.
Please register through Region 10 for one of these dates:
August 10, Monday – 1:00-4:00
August 20, Thursday – 1:00-4:00
August 26, Wednesday - 1:00-4:00
September 1, Tuesday - 9:00-12:00
September 9, Tuesday - 9:00-12:00
October 15, Monday - 9:00-12:00
#3 – McKinney ISD LPAC dates for 2015-16
Please register through Eduphoria.
Beginning of Year LPAC – September 1, 2015
Mid Year LPAC – January 26, 2016
End of Year LPAC – April 19, 2016
#4 - ELLM System
Thank you for your patience as we work through glitches in the program. If you encounter anything that is not working email Amber Buie. A screen shot is always helpful when we try to convey the issue with the programer.
We will not be doing any summer input of student history data at this time. We are excited to announce that we will have an LPAC Clerk next year, once again. She/he will be helping to input any needed data in the fall.
#5 - End of Year LPAC
Remember that a signed printed copy of the minutes is required in the students' LPAC folders. Please review the documents in the Wiki provided at the EOY training.
#6 - ELEMENTARY Newcomer Kits (In the USA by National Geographic)
Please return kits to Central Office, Attn: Hilda Rodriguez. A curriculum document has been written for this resource. We want to include some additional resources and curriculum documents for use next year. Kits will be returned to LPAC coordinators by Academy Week.
#7 - Who will be the LPAC coordinator at your campus next school year?
Please complete Contact Form for 2015-16.
THANK YOU for the many hours you put into monitoring our ELLs and completing all accountability requirements!
Hot Topics
Summer Spanish Class
Online Spanish Summer Classes Available for MISD Teachers & Administrators
- Participation requires a commitment of 2 hours per week.
- The number of participants will depend on available licenses.
- Teachers who are interested in participating in this class need to complete the attached google form. https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1-xnGg1mxNvQd4kUclBxOOle7rspVSWzlyK2mAWGRjIc/viewform?usp=send_form\
- An email will be sent regarding Rosetta Stone sign-in information once they are given access to the program.
ESL Test Prep. Class
Here is a one page summary of the information previously provided through email to all staff.https://drive.google.com/file/d/0B-KD1sJWoKSXTlBtOVlLdV8tQnc/view?usp=sharing
It includes which staff members are required to be certified, in what time frame, and reimbursement information. There were four training opportunities this year (summer, fall, winter, and spring) to prepare for the test. The last one for 2014-15 was in April. Information on summer training for 2015-16 is below. Dates for fall and spring are coming soon.
There will be two opportunities over the summer in McKinney to prepare for the ESL test.
ESL TExES #154 Preparation Course (This is a 2 day training.)
Please register through Eduphoria. The dates are found in the Bilingual/ESL section or by looking for the training by dates.
- June 22-23
- July 8-9
It is important for teachers to know that passing the test does not mean that they are certified. This is only step one. They must also add the ESL Supplemental to their certification. Attached is all the information that teachers will need regarding the ESL certification, including resources to study.http://eslmisd.pbworks.com/w/page/93864266/ESL%20Certification%20Test%20Resources%20and%20Information
BILINGUAL & ESL SUMMER PD
"ELL Elevation to Excellence"
17th Annual Bilingual/ESL/Migrant Conference
June 23, 2015 - Bilingual Focus
June 24, 2015 - ESL Focus
Location: Plano Convention Center
Provided by Region 10.
Featuring local and national speakers!
No Cost to Region 10 Cohort Participants
Please register through Region 10.
McKinney Summer PD
*More information about each training provided through Eduphoria.
SIOP
- June 16-17 (Cancelled because of low registration numbers)
- July 6-7
ESL Certification Prep Class
- June 22-23
- July 8-9
Bilingual/ESL Institute for Administrators & Instructional Coaches
- July 13
Literacy Development PD for Teachers, Administrators, and Instructional Coaches
*Foundations is for those who did not attend in 2014.
July 14
- K-2 - Literacy Institute (Foundations) – Reading Sessions
- 3rd Bilingual – Literacy Institute (Foundations) - NEW PD!
July 15
- K-2 - Literacy Institute (Foundations) – Writing Sessions
- 3rd Bilingual – Literacy Institute (Foundations)
- 4/5 Bilingual – Lectoescritura
July 16
- K-2 All Teachers - Literacy Institute (Depth & Complexity of Components)
Useful Links
Bilingual/ESL Department
Email: jcoffman@mckinneyisd.net
Website: http://eslmisd.pbworks.com/w/page/45703574/ESL%20at%20McKinney%20ISD
Location: One Duvall St., McKinney, TX 75069
Phone: 469-302-7710
Twitter: @Judith_Coffman