Succeeding in a Diverse Classroom

Best Practices & Resources for English Learners

Volume 3, Issue 8-October 2020

Special Parent Issue

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Welcome!

My goal is to be a resource to you with monthly tips that support you and your English learners 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: https://www.esc11.net/Page/719#calendar13881/20200304/month
Phone: 817-740-7563
Twitter: @myocomesc11

Are Your Parents Struggling?

Over the last seven months, parents have faced the challenge of serving as both parent and teacher. Even for educator parents, this new task has proven difficult.

If you are an English Learner, the challenges are even more challenging.

In this issue, educators will find resources to help English learner families support their children at home.

Please share the resources below in your English Learner correspondence:

parent meetings
newsletters
webpages

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How to Translate Online Content to My Language

On your computer, phone, or table, you can install Google Translate for free. Once installed, it can be used without Internet connection. Google Translate can be used to translate text, handwriting, speech, and websites.

English Video with Audio Description
Spanish Video with Audio Description in Spanish

English Vietnamese Spanish Arabic

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How to Change the Language on my Electronic Device

You can go into the “Settings” section of most computers, phones, and tablets to change the preferred language on the device.

To change the language on your iPhone, iPad, or iPod Touch, follow these directions.
To change the language on your Android device, follow these directions.

English Video with Audio Description
Spanish Video with Audio Description in Spanish

English Vietnamese Spanish Arabic

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What to Do If I Am Having Trouble Understanding My Child's School

It’s okay if you are unsure of how to help your child. Reach out to your child’s teacher or someone else at the school. Look for contact information from the school.

English Video with Audio Description
Spanish Video with Audio Description in Spanish

English Vietnamese Spanish Arabic

No Tech? No Problem! Read, Talk, Write

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Parent Tips for Homework help

Parent Tips: Homework Help

colorincolorado.org

Reading Tips

English Learner Parent Support - Reading Tips

sites.google.com

Technology At Home

Technology at Home

colorincolorado.org

How School Works

How Schools Work

colorincolorado.org

Kindergarten to Fifth Grade (K-5th)

Guides to Help Your Child in Math and English Language Arts

Parent Guide to Student Success in Kindergarten

Information available in Spanish
An overview of what a child will learn by the end of kindergarten in mathematics and English language arts
Parent Guide to Student Success in First Grade

Information available in Spanish
An overview of what a child will learn by the end of first grade in mathematics and English language arts

Parent Guide to Student Success in Second Grade

Information available in Spanish
An overview of what a child will learn by the end of second grade in mathematics and English language arts

Parent Guide to Student Success in Third Grade

Information available in Spanish
An overview of what a child will learn by the end of third grade in mathematics and English language arts
Parent Guide to Student Success in Fourth Grade

Information available in Spanish
An overview of what a child will learn by the end of fourth grade in mathematics and English language arts
Parent Guide to Student Success in Fifth Grade

Information available in Spanish
An overview of what a child will learn by the end of fifth grade in mathematics and English language arts

Sixth Grade to Eighth Grade (6th-8th)

Guide to Help Your Child in Math and English Language Arts

Parent Guide to Student Success in Sixth Grade

Information available in Spanish
An overview of what a child will learn by the end of sixth grade in mathematics and English language arts

Parent Guide to Student Success in Seventh Grade

Information available in Spanish
An overview of what a child will learn by the end of seventh grade in mathematics and English language arts

Parent Guide to Student Success in Eighth Grade

Information available in Spanish
An overview of what a child will learn by the end of eighth grade in mathematics and English language arts

Ninth Grade to Twelfth Grade (9th-12th)

Guide To Help Your Child in Math and English Language Arts (High School)

High School English Parents’ Guide to Student Success

Information available in Spanish
An overview of what a child will learn in high school in English language arts
High School Math Parents' Guide to Student Success

Information available in Spanish

An overview of what a child will learn in high school in mathematics

Digital Learning Support (Zoom, Canvas, Google Classroom, Microsoft TEAMS)

English Learner Parent Support - Digital Learning Support

sites.google.com

DigitalLearn.Org

If you are new to computers, haven't used them for a while, are a little unsure and uncomfortable, or just need a bit of a refresher, we have the tools to help you tackle technology at your own pace and gain the confidence you need to succeed.

https://www.digitallearn.org

Rewordify.com simplifies difficult English

Enter hard sentences (or whole chapters) into the yellow box at the top of the page. (You can also enter a website URL.) Click Rewordify text and you'll instantly see an easier version, for fast understanding. The reworded words are highlighted — click them to hear and learn the original harder word. You can change how the highlighting works to match the way you learn!

Source: https://rewordify.com

TalkingPoints

TalkingPoints - Reach all your students' families in their home language https://talkingpts.org/

Adult ESL

Adult ESL Classes Offered in Fort Worth and Surrounding Counties

USA Learns FREE Online ESL Classes

https://www.usalearns.org

Learn and develop the skills needed to advance in work and life.

https://edu.gcfglobal.org/en/

North Texas Guide to Free and Low-Cost ESL Classes
http://www.adanigallery.com/Cuevas/ESLGuide.htm

Tarrant Literacy Coalition - Adult ESL Classes
Adult ESL Classes
https://www.tarrantliteracycoalition.org/literacy/esl.html

Workforce Solutions - English Language Acquisition Classes
English Language Acquisition - ESL Classes
https://workforcesolutions.net/job-seeker-services/adult-education/

Fort Worth Library English Conversation Classes
http://fortworthtexas.gov/library/programs/english-conversation-classes/

Lewisville Public Library - ESL Classes
https://library.cityoflewisville.com/learn-discover/adults/esl-ged

North Richland Hills Library - ESL Classes
http://library.nrhtx.com/100/Find-an-ESL-or-GED-Class

Parker, Palo Pinto, and Wise County - Adult ESL Classes
https://www.weatherfordisd.com/apps/pages/index.jsp?uREC_ID=233323&type=d&pREC_ID=542564

Johnson County Community College - Adult ESL Classes
https://www.jccc.edu/academics/ce/esl-ce/

Tarrant County College - ESL Classes
https://www.tccd.edu/academics/courses-and-programs/courses/developmental-studies/english-language-learning/esl/

ESC Region 11 English Learner Parent Support

Bilingual/English as a Second Language / English Learner Parent Support

esc11.net

ESC Region 11 English Learner Support

Enjoy the videos and music you love, upload original content, and share it all with friends, family, and the world on YouTube.

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ESC Region 11 English Learner Professional Learning

EL Professional Learning 20-21

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