R10 English Learner Support News

We will continue to update this Smore as new information gets released as an effort to avoid sending multiple emails. We recommend you bookmark this link and refresh daily to ensure you have the most up to date information.

What an unusual time we are living in! TEA has been doing a wonderful job in providing guidance on compliance and instructional processes. However, this guidance is found across several different documents. We have taken this information and created a quick reference guide that compiles specific EL and LPAC guidance into one location. The document is organized alphabetically by topic with direct links to the documents where specific information can be found. The date each reference document was released or updated is also listed. As information is being released every day, this document will be updated daily to ensure it reflects the most current TEA guidance. Please click on the image to access Spring 2020 EL/LPAC Quick Reference Guide.

Check out the redesigned English learner web portal!

The portal NOW introduces resources for parents and families of English learners and a NEW strand focusing on building community partnerships. This innovated portal provides a one stop shop approach for all stakeholders to access state and federal guidance and web-based resources to boost student outcomes. The site now offers a translation feature to toggle between the top languages in Texas.

Visit www.txel.org and see how you can implement these great resources to increase the impact on the academic success of the State’s English learners.

Source: TEA

LEAs wanting to participate in the 2021 Spanish Spelling Bee must complete the Intent to Participate form by 11/13/2020.

http://bit.ly/R10SSBIntent

Communication/Updates about the event will be sent to the Coordinators assigned in the form.

Our Fall schedule with virtual learning opportunities is now available. We have a robust list of session offerings that have been designed with you in mind. To find out details, schedule, and registration information for this fall offerings, please visit the Remote Learning Smore

We're here to help!

Our Bilingual and ESL consultants are available to assist your teachers and/or instructional coaches in designing virtual, F2F, and/or blended instruction.

Please pass this PD Request Form to your teachers who might like some help designing or implementing lessons and resources. Once they complete the form, someone from our team will reach out to help.

Self-paced online courses. Free access to Coop members.

Great tips on how to use YouTube with your ELs. Share this resource with your teachers and families. Great ways to make content accessible.

Are you familiar with the VirtuEL conference? This group of EL experts has some wonderful resources and presentations for you to watch at your own leisure. If you are looking for ideas or resources for distance learning and language learners, visit the 2020 sessions. There are previous years also posted.

Region 10 has created an At-Home Instructional Support site that includes Region 10 curated PK-12 content-area resources including Spanish and ESL/Language Acquisition strategies to support your English Learners through remote learning. This site will continue to be updated daily. You may access the site at this link: bit.ly/R10remote

The resources on this list have been organized by topic ranging from supporting English Learners with multiple needs, Parent crisis support, Tech tools, etc.

You can access this resource here

We love to connect with you on Twitter!

Or find more contact info below:

Email: emma.selig@region10.org
Website: https://www.region10.org/programs/bilingual-esl/overview/
Location: 400 East Spring Valley Road, Richardson, TX, USA
Phone: 972-348-1340
Twitter: @SeligEmma