ELD Department News
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ACCESS Thank you
We are still accepting feedback that we will pass along to CDE, WIDA, and DRC, and we will use the information we receive to refine our processes. If you haven't already, please complete the ACCESS 2.0 Feedback survey.
Your work is truly appreciated!!
ELD Department Think Tank
- CO-TESOL / CCIRA Share Out
- Transition Preparation and Programming Options
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 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!!
WIDA News
New Educator Resource Available!!
WIDA is pleased to announce that the online learning module, Taking Action for ELLs: Foundational Concepts, is now available on the WIDA website (Login Required)! This module is designed to provide engaging learning opportunities anytime, anywhere!
Educators may interact with the content and apply it to their own practice. As part of the self-guided learning component ofWIDA Professional Learning offerings, this online training addresses objectives related to Standards and Academic Language for English language learners.
The new training modules is designed for educators with a beginning level of awareness of WIDA English language development. The Foundational Concepts covers three topics:
Topic 1: Building Awareness of Your ELLs
Topic 2: Use of Language for Academic Purposes
Topic 3: Integrating Content and Language
Feel free to proceed through the modules independently or join up with colleagues to enhance your experience.
Can Do Descriptor Key Uses
The WIDA Can Do Descriptors, Key Uses Edition are organized by grade-level bands (K, 1, 2–3, 4–5, 6–8, and 9–12) that correspond to those in ACCESS for ELLs 2.0. Within each grade-level band, the descriptors are organized by Key Use (Recount, Explain, Argue and Discuss) and within each Key Use, there are example descriptors across WIDA’s six levels of language proficiency (ELP Levels 1–6). Find them in the Download Library!
Check Out the WIDA Blog
The Escamilla Interview: A Must-Read for Teachers of Language Learners
Interviewed by Jackie Moreno and Ashley Painter
Here is the main question we asked: How would you define a successful school?
Top experts in the field of bilingual education Kathy and Manuel Escamilla answer teachers’ questions on what makes a successful school, hybrid language use, and student identities. Their answers have affected our practice and could influence yours.
The WIDA Blog is a place for discussions about topics of interest to ELL/DLL educators.