ELD Department News
Keeping you in the know!
Thank you!
Each year, we get better and better at administering and processing ACCESS. Thank you for your dedication, teamwork, and preparedness - this year was a smooth one thanks to you all!!
More importantly, thank you for your dedication to support our students, teachers, families, and one another. Your continued collaboration is evident, and, through the recent student growth conversations, I have learned about the hard work (and it is hard!!) you are doing to support our students to grow. I have learned that we have many sites where collaboration is paramount in providing meaningful educational opportunities throughout the day - in every content, for every English Learner. I encourage you to continue your work - it is time well spent.
As we enter the last part of the year, know you are appreciated! If you have questions, please don't hesitate to ask. I look forward to the rest of the year!
Remy
Professional Learning Resources
WIDA Resources:
Forming Cause and Effect Sentences Using Signal Words (video)
Learning Math and the Language of Math Words (video)
Focus Bulletin: Using Technology in the Classroom (download library)
Articles:
How We Made Teacher Collaboration Our Compass - Jasmine Kullar, 2015, ASCD
Looking Ahead . . .
- February 24, 2015, 9:00-12:00, West Support Center
- March 11, 2015, 12:00-4:30, ECC South
- March 20, 2015, 9:00-3:00, West Support Center
- April 9, 2015, 12:00-4:30, West Support Center
- May 8, 2015, 9:00-3:00, West Support Center
ELD Department Meeting:
- April 22, 2015, 12:00-3:00, HOPE Online Learning Center
ESL Family Outreach:
- April 21, 2015, A Step Ahead Preschool Outreach: stay tuned!
ESL Celebration:
- April 30, 2015, Rocky Heights Middle School
Courses:
April 22, 2015, HOPE Online Learning Center, Courses TBD
InspirED - search for ELD
ACCESS Results:
- Shipped to districts April 22-25, 2015
From THINK
​Through a special partnership with Microsoft, we are proud to announce that all Douglas County School District (DCSD) students and staff will be able to download Office 365 free of charge, for use at home. Read more