Weekly Update
Wayne Township LAP May 1, 2020
How Do Students "Test Out" of the EL Program?
Former English learners are still included in the DOE-Language Minority data collection annually, but will no longer generate state and federal EL funding. Students in their two year academic monitoring period may still be provided access to all support services provided through the district’s English language development program, if needed; however, they are not eligible for state testing accommodations and will not have an Individual Learning Plan.
Parents and families of students who are reclassified as fluent should be notified of the change in EL status and receive notification of their child’s academic monitoring throughout the two-year monitoring period.
Staff Wellness
Please share the Educator Wellness infographic created by IDOE and the 20/20/20 vision rule graphic to encourage wellness for your school staff.
Teacher Mentor Network
The Indiana Retired Teachers Association, Indiana Retired Teachers Foundation, and IDOE have partnered to create the Teacher Mentor Network. This network will offer assistance with some of the stress and anxiety that has been caused by COVID 19 and its impact on education.
By clicking on this link, parents or teachers will be connected to retired teacher who will offer "wellness support, curriculum suggestions, cookie recipes, and, most importantly, an ear when you need it."
What Are Turnkey Courses?
Turnkey courses are complete courses that are already created and ready for students online, such as a Khan Academy courses. As schools look for creative solutions to ensure continuous learning during the 2020/2021 school year, existing turnkey courses may be a useful resource to school. For more information, please read this memo from the Indiana Department of Education.
Supporting Students during COVID
Students are experiencing social and emotional health effects from the COVID pandemic. Here are several Tactics to Support Students During Trauma from EdSurge News.
Free Online Classes
Free Resources for Families
You can find a list of 33 education companies that are offering free subscriptions to parents during COVID 19 here. The list includes daily newsletters with activities, History Channel at Home videos, Club SciKids science experiments, and yoga lessons.