Language Assistance Program
May 25, 2018
New WIDA Instructional Framework
Reflecting on the School Year
I encourage you to share this Goal-Setting for Teachers article that includes an interesting "Gut-Level Teacher Reflection" survey with a novel approach to helping school staff determine their needs for the next year.
As for this current school year, please thank your teachers for all of their hard work and dedication on behalf of students who are learning English.
Decommisioning Learning Connection
On or after August 15, the Indiana Department of Education will begin decommissioning the Learning Connection. This will occur in phases. In Phase One the following features will be retired and will no longer be available: lesson planning, my classes, grade books, resources, student activities, and the ability to create new communities.
After August 15, any data created or managed by users of the Learning Connection using the tools and features mentioned above will become permanently unavailable. Users who wish to retain their content connected to these services will need to collect the content and store it in another location.
It is important to note that during Phase One, key features of the Learning Connection will not be affected. Specifically, access to Student Data Reports and Learning Connection Communities will continue for the upcoming school year.
Free Online English Courses
ESOL Courses offers a variety of free online English courses, for students of all ages. It includes vidoes, quizzes and games, and your students might enjoy using this resource during the summer.
Indy with Kids
Please share with families that Indy with Kids suggests free activities for students during the summer.