EL Leader Toolkit

Supporting Region 11 with EL Compliance & Instruction

Special Issue

Uncertain times are an opportunity to come together and unite for a cause.

Our current cause: Educating our students remotely and supporting their caregivers.

Welcome!

My goal is to provide monthly reminders and resources within the EL Leader Toolkit to help you navigate all things pertaining to English Learner compliance and instruction.

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Melanie Yocom

ESC Region 11 ESSA Team Lead

Email: myocom@esc11.net
Website: https://www.esc11.net/Page/719#calendar13881/20191120/month
Location: Education Service Center Region 11, South Cherry Lane, White Settlement, TX, USA
Phone: 817-740-7563
Twitter: @myocomesc11

ESC Region 11 Bilingual and ESL Program Support

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Areas of Concern/Updates

ESC Region 11 In-person/Webinar Sessions

Canceled through March 27

Bilingual/ESL Director and Coordinator Meetings

4/14 meeting could be canceled or via Zoom.

EOY LPAC/Reclassification/Iowa

https://tea.texas.gov/sites/default/files/STAAR%20Cancellation_Coronavirus_FINAL%5B1%5D.pdf

TEA is looking at exit criteria for English learners to determine what adjustments may be made this year for this determination. These discussions are ongoing, and more information will be provided as it develops.

STAAR/EOC/TELPAS

https://tea.texas.gov/sites/default/files/STAAR%20Cancellation_Coronavirus_FINAL%5B1%5D.pdf

TELPAS: Extended to remain open until May 29th
STAAR/EOC: Canceled

Certification Exams

Test Centers are closed from March 17-April 16th.

http://www.tx.nesinc.com

Suggested Tasks During Closure

Review PEIMS for accuracy.
Clean up digital LPAC platform (for those who use digital platforms).
Expand or create district EL site for teachers and parents.
Develop Bilingual/ESL curriculum that aligns with the district scope & sequence.
Plan curriculum and resources for Bilingual/ESL PK-KG Summer School.

At-Home Learning Resources

Educational Videos

https://www.brainpop.com (BrainPop, BrainPop Jr., BrainPop ELL- FREE for the rest of the school year)

PK-6 Easy-to-Follow Lessons with TEKS Alignment

https://classroommagazines.scholastic.com/support/learnathome.html?promo_code=6294&eml=CM/smd/20200312//txtl/sm/ed

Resources to Print for Take-Home Learning Packets

Grades 4-5

https://www.serpinstitute.org/wordgen-elementary (FREE download)

Grades 6-8 (9-12 appropriate too)

Elementary Content Lessons

Khan Academy Access & Parent guide in Multiple Languages
https://es.khanacademy.org (Khan Academy in Spanish)
https://www.ck12.org/student/ (Online Lesson Videos & Practice)
https://www.commonlit.org (Leveled digital lessons for 3-12 with read aloud option in multiple languages)

Secondary Content Lessons

Khan Academy Access & Parent guide in Multiple Languages
https://es.khanacademy.org (Khan Academy in Spanish)
https://www.ck12.org/student/ (Online Lesson Videos & Practices)
https://newsela.com (ELA, Science, Social Studies in English/Spanish & FREE for the rest of the School year)
https://www.commonlit.org (Leveled digital lessons for 3-12 with read aloud option in multiple languages)
https://www.nytimes.com/section/learning (Lesson of the Day)

Leveled Lessons for Secondary ELs

https://www.newsinlevels.com (Leveled passages with accompanying video)

Content Glossaries in Multiple Languages

https://research.steinhardt.nyu.edu/metrocenter/resources/glossaries

ESC Region 11 Resources

PK-12 Newcomer Lessons-digital and paper & pencil COMING SOON
PK-12 Content lessons COMING SOON
Need to print packets for students? Our print shop is open! https://www.esc11.net/domain/317