EL News
Second Quarter, 2019-20; CSI Goal Area 2, Obj.3, Int.2
EDUSKILLS
Have you created your EL Scorecard in Eduskills? It is mandatory that all classroom teachers have their EL student's ELAPs on file and have easy access to them. If you have not created your EL Scorecard you may use the slides below as a step by step tutorial. Contact Mrs. Hime for assistance.
Eduskills Reminders
Once your EL students have been added into your Eduskills Scorecard you should be able to see the following:
Under tests; WIDA, OSTP, NRT(STAR) scores
Graph of several years progress in all domains (Speaking, Reading, Writing, Listening)
Insight tab: Recommended Modifications (classroom) and Accommodations (OSTP and WIDA)
Goals: set according to WIDA proficiency level
Follow the CAN Do Descriptors link for an explanation of what the EL student "Can Do" according to their WIDA proficiency level. This should assist you when differentiating also.
EL Testing Accommodation Reminder
In order for your EL students to have testing accommodations on the OSTP they must be having those accommodations on a regular basis in your classroom, and documented in your lesson plans.
Can Do Descriptors
WIDA English Language Development Standards
Practical Ideas to Support Your Students
If you do not have this book in your classroom contact Mrs. Hime. It contains hundreds of practical Ideas that will support not only your EL students, but all students.
How to Reach Bilingual Students
Dania Santana, author and multicultural parenting expert, shares how we can reach bilingual students. She discusses the current thought on best supporting bilingual students in this 10 Minute Podcast. Listen here.
Anchor Charts
Anchor charts highlight the most important aspects of a lesson. They help teachers focus on, and allow students to remember, the most important concepts and skills being taught. Rationale: Anchor charts improve student comprehension and are designed to scaffold students' learning.
The ESL Boosting Achievement Podcast
Mrs. Salva has created one location where you will find sixty-one podcast episodes of everything ESL. Check it out here.
Four Domains of English Language Development
EL students need as many reps in these four domains as possible each day.
Labels
If you do not have labels in your classroom contact Mrs. Hime. Labels are a very important component to the success of EL students.
EL Pinterest Pages to follow
EL "PD in your PJs"
Twitter Chats
#ELLCHAT Monday's, 8:00pm
#Seidlitzedchat Tuesday's, 7:00pm
WIDA eLearning
Self-paced eworkshops, learn more here. If you are interested contact Mrs. Hime for account information.
How can I help? Questions, Concerns, Comments?
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Stephanie Hime, Director of EL/GT/Elementary Curriculum
Ext. 4008
Email: stephanie.hime@cpsreds.org
Website: thelemteacher.blogspot.com
Phone: 580.323.1800
Twitter: @mrshime