Language Assistance Program
November 17, 2017
Changes with Ordering Materials for WIDA ACCESS 2.0
https://www.wida.us/assessment/ACCESS%202.0/documents/ACCESS_Materials_Changes_Sept2017.pdf
Do you Know Newsella?
Newsella has a library of informational articles that can be differentiated by reading levels. Teachers can assign a biography or Science article to the class, for example, and change the reading level if necessary so every student can understand the article and participate in classroom discussion:
https://newsela.com/read/elem-touching-art/id/37707Supporting Young Children who Have Experienced Trauma
http://www.parentcenterhub.org/supporting-young-children-who-have-experienced-trauma-webinar-1/
Indiana's Road Map for Student Success
https://www.doe.in.gov/sites/default/files/student-assistance/indiana-roadmap-student-success.pdf
Professional Development Opportunities
Other Websites - Informational Text Online
Learn something new with your students at Wonderopolis, a website that answers an intriguing question each day and encourages us all to be more curious:
Current events for kids (interesting for adults too):
Challenging articles and an emphasis on improving reading comprehension (with support for ELLs who might require assistance):