ELD Weekly Bulletin
Title III/ELD Listserv - Week of August 17, 2015
Resources for First-Year ELL Teachers
The first year of working with English language learners (ELLs) can be full of challenges. Fortunately, there are a number of resources to help! Colorín Colorado has compiled this list to help new ELL teachers navigate their experiences in the classroom. These resources may also be helpful for veteran teachers who are new to teaching ELLs.
Four Steps for Strengthening Supports for Your English Language Learners
In this article, Ayanna Cooper, identifies four key steps that school leaders and teachers can take to strengthen the supports and opportunities for English Language Learners in their school. Click here to find out how you can approach these important action steps in your school.
5 Back-to-School Activities Supporting Student Diversity
In a previous blog, Creating a Welcoming Classroom Environment for Pre-K-5 ELs, I wrote about how teachers can alleviate many fears experienced by English learners (ELs) who are new to the United States by creating a welcoming environment in their classrooms. A nurturing teacher and friendly classmates can greatly help ELs cope with the hurdles they face.
In this blog, I’d like to discuss how to link instruction during the first week of school to ELs’ home language and culture. When ELs see their home cultures and languages being studied in the classroom, their culture is validated, and that helps to develop positive self- esteem. Here are five activities for ELLs during the 1st week of school.
Check out the First Annual Tulsa Culture Festival
“We are excited for the Greater Tulsa Area to experience this wonderful event,” said Alrick Reyes, president of the Festival’s presenting sponsor, Lamorell Entertainment. “We invite everyone to come showcase their culture and experience the diversity of the cultures Oklahoma has to offer.”
This free, family-friendly event seeks to both educate and entertain attendees of all ages with unique attractions, performances and vendors. The main stage offers festival guests a passport to the world; attendees will be whisked away to the Caribbean by the melodic notes of Gemstar’s Steel pan performance, intrigued by Perizad’s mesmerizing belly dance, experience the tribal rhythms of African dance with Dance de Expression, and partake of Latin/Hispanic culture with traditional Mexican dance group Tonatiuh. Also featured on stage are 360 Style’s Natural Hair Cultural Unity Show, The Citywide Musicians Jam Session hosted by JAM Sessions, and more local/national acts.
Click here to learn more about this exciting event celebrating Tulsa's diverse cultures.
ELD in the News!
Title III/ELD Upcoming Events
August 17th, 12:30pm to 3:30pm - Co-Teaching for ELLs (Martin Regional Library)
August 18th, Multiple sessions - Interpreter & Translator Training
August 18th, Multiple sessions - Special Education Training for Interpreters & Translators
Click here to view the Title III/ELD Calendar.