Weekly Update
Wayne Township LAP 2/7/20
Ordering WIDA ACCESS Materials
African American History Month
Please share these links with your staff to celebrate African American History Month:
14 Black Inventors You Probably Don't Know
31 Highly Influential Scientists
Some great ways to celebrate include having a class research a famous person or create a timeline for the Civil Rights Movement, posting these Inspiring Quotes Posters, viewing the eight-minute tribute to Nelson Mandela that can be found here and taking a virtual tour of the prison he was held in for 18 years.
After School Programs for ELs
In ESL After the Bell, the Association for Supervision and Curriculum Development Express magazine highlights an elementary school in Washington D.C.that has developed an innovative after school program for English Learners.
Computer Science Professional Development Opportunities
IDOE is providing free computer science professional development to Indiana K-12 educators. Teachers are welcome to participate regardless of previous experience teaching computer science. Additional information about these opportunities can be found here.
Resources for Long Term English Learners
How Schools Make Good First Impressions
Is your school office as welcoming as it could be? Consider the suggestions in this article about Educational First Impressions or try some of these Nine Ways to Create Accessible Office Spaces.