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Succeeding in a Diverse Classroom

Best Practices & Resources

Succeeding in aDiverse ClassroomBest Practices & Resources

Volume 2-Issue 7-September 2019 Volume 2-Issue 7-September 2019

Welcome!

My goal is to be a resource to you with monthly tips that support you and your students within an ever-changing, diverse classroom.

"If you have knowledge, let others light their candles with it." ~ Winston Churchill

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Melanie Yocom

Education Service Center Region 11| ESSA Team Lead

Email: myocom@esc11.net
Website: http://www.esc11.net/
Phone: 817-740-7563
Twitter: @myocomesc11

WHAT WEEK IS IT? WHEN IS THE NEXT HOLIDAY?

Although many are just weeks into the new school year, it may feel like MONTHS for some of you. Whether you are a new or returning teacher, the beginning of the year can be daunting.


Below are some topics that may be looming over you at the moment.

>Help, I Have Students Who Don't Speak English!

English Learner Resources

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>My Class Is Out of Control!

PBISWorld.com Home Page

PBISWorld.com is a comprehensive and easy to use tier 1 through tier 3 PBIS (positive interventions and supports) tool and resource that includes data tracking tools and much more! PBIS World also provides The PBIS World Book (a printable version of the website), discussion on behavior, behavior analysis, problem solving, ideas, inspiration, and so much more!

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Home - Teach Like a Champion

We study great teachers from around the world, capture and describe what they do, then create training resources so others can replicate their excellence.

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>How Do I Manage It ALL?!! Organization is KEY!

5 Ways to Stay Organized as a Teacher ·

5 Ways to Stay Organized as a Teacher ·

Many teachers know how to get organized, but it's the staying organized part that is hard. This post shares 5 useful tips to stay organized as a teacher.

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Ways for Teachers to Stay Organized | Blog

The life of a teacher is many things. It’s a chaotic whirlwind that’s at times rewarding, but at other times...

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Classroom Management: Top 12 Ways to Tackle Teacher Paperwork

Classroom Management: Top 12 Ways to Tackle Teacher Paperwork

With more students in each classroom, teachers are burdened with an overwhelming amount of paperwork. Here are 12 organization tips for managing paperwork in the classroom.

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Digital Tools to Manage Your Classroom

Check out the digital sidekicks below to help you manage time and classroom behavior, and keep your students' attention!
Classroom Management Apps and Websites | Common Sense Education

Classroom Management Apps and Websites | Common Sense Education

Our editors' top tools to help you motivate, manage, and maintain a great classroom. Explore this Classroom Management Apps and Websites Top Picks list of 23 tools curated by Common Sense Education editors to find relevant and engaging edtech solutions for your classroom.

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Set Up Your Digital Classroom for Success | Common Sense Education

Set Up Your Digital Classroom for Success | Common Sense Education

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Sites to Bookmark:

  • Read, Write, Speak https://thinkalong.org
  • Make Beliefs Comix https://www.makebeliefscomix.com/
  • Digital Tool https://www.tes.com/lessons
  • Digital Tool https://padlet.com
  • Promote listening & speaking https://flipgrid.com/
  • Create class lists, activities, assignments, and assessments https://www.vocabulary.com
  • Classroom Screen https://classroomscreen.com/
  • Interactive classroom in real time https://www.classkick.com
  • K-5 Reading Student Centers http://www.fcrr.org/resources/resources_sca.html
  • Free Content Power Points & Interactive activities http://www.pppst.com/
  • Transform lessons to make learning impactful and engaging, or allow students to create animated products to show mastery https://www.powtoon.com/edu-home/
  • Current event articles to promote critical reading, writing, and speaking http://wordgen.serpmedia.org/
  • English Learner Teacher Support http://www.colorincolorado.org/
  • Writing Guru Gretchen Bernabei http://trailofbreadcrumbs.net/
  • Free reading passages & literacy resources https://www.commonlit.org/
  • 2,000+ multidisciplinary wonders https://wonderopolis.org/
  • Free reading passages by lexile level and content https://www.readworks.org/
  • Lead4ward.com http://lead4ward.com/resources/

Upcoming Trainings: Education Service Center Region 11 Upcoming Trainings: Education Service Center Region 11

English Learner Series 2019-2020

English Learner Series 2019-2020

English Learner Series 2019-2020 - Education Service Center Region 11 by Melanie Yocom | This newsletter was created with Smore, an online tool for creating beautiful newsletters for educators, nonprofits, businesses and more

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ESC Region 11 - Calendar

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I'm ESL Certified, Now What?!

Passing your ESL Certification is just the first step in preparing to work with English Learners. Participants will examine the complexities involved with teaching students from different cultures and linguistic backgrounds. A brief overview of how an English Learner is identified, along with what to expect and teacher behaviors, will be included. Participants will have multiple opportunities to apply and practice new skills and knowledge as a learner.

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When?

Tuesday, Oct 15, 2019, 08:30 AM

Where?

Education Service Center Region 11, South Cherry Lane, White Settlement, TX, USA

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SLAR TEKS - What is the Difference?

By attending this session, participants will have an opportunity to identify the language-specific differences in the revised ELAR and SLAR TEKS.


Register Here

When?

Wednesday, Oct 23, 2019, 08:30 AM

Where?

Education Service Center Region 11, South Cherry Lane, White Settlement, TX, USA

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Spread the Word! Share your Resources and Ideas!

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