ELD Department News
Keeping you in the know!
ELD Department Think Tank
If you are a secondary teacher and you require a sub, please be sure your request is made as soon as possible. Please select "ELD Other".
Please complete the following PRIOR to the Think Tank:
All Middle School ESL teachers/Charter ELD Contacts make a copy and rename “Blank copy Incoming ELs (MS or HS) Fall 2016” to “YOUR School Name Incoming ELLs MS Fall 2016” transition form. Share with feeder elementary school ESL teachers, Cynthia Close and Remy Rummel.
Elementary ESL teachers/Charter ELD Contacts fill out information for each incoming ELL. If you have none transitioning, record your school name and NONE.
All Middle School ESL teachers/Charter ELD Contacts make a copy and rename “Blank copy Incoming ELs (MS or HS) Fall 2016” to “YOUR School Name Incoming ELLs HS Fall 2016” transition form. Share with feeder high school ESL teacher, Cynthia Close and Remy Rummel.
Middle School ESL teachers/Charter School ELD Contacts fill out information for each incoming 9th grade ELL. If you have none transitioning, record your school name and NONE.
*ESL LA at high school is called ESL English and takes the place of freshman English.
Sample copy of Incoming ELs to (MS or HS) Fall 2016For more information about transitions, see this document. See you soon!!
DCSD Community Resources
The Personalized Learning Department has collaborated to offer a comprehensive Resource Fair for all families. Our ELD Leads have connected with a variety of resources specifically targeted to families of English Learners, and all are invited!
The Resource Fair will be held from 6:30-8:30 at Chaparral High School on Thursday, March 10, 2016.
Please distribute the appropriate flyer to your families, and spread the word!! These flyers were also sent to you via email with attached PDFs.
Catholic Charities Immigration Offices: Know Your Rights
St. Francis of Assisi in Castle Rock will host a free "Immigration - Know Your Rights" event on April 7, 2016 from 6:00-8:00 pm. Please distribute the flyers linked below to families who may be interested.
Great Reads
Co-teaching to Support ELLs - Educational Leadership: Helping ELLs Excel (ASCD, February 2016)
The Teachers our English Learners Need - Educational Leadership: Helping ELLs Excel (ASCD, February 2016)