Bilingual Education Department
CORONA VIRUS Update Edition May 6, 2020
Happy Teacher Appreciation Week!
In honor of Teachers' Appreciation Week, I wanted to take this opportunity to thank all of you for for the flexibility, care, devotion you continue to have for our students and families. You have all risen to the challenge. I am appreciative of everyone's efforts during this crisis. Be well and safe everyone!
May 5th World Proclamation Language Day
Tuesday, May 5th the world celebrated 'World Proclamation Portuguese Language Day'. Congratulations to the Potter Road Dual Language team, coach and administrators for celebrating and honoring this day with our school community and on social media. Please take a moment to view the video below.
International Day of Portuguese Language
Video courtesy of Potter Road Dual Language Teachers and Language Development Coach
Remote Learning Plan: Phase 2
Thank you for all of your work on the remote learning planning that is continuing until the end of this school year. Lessons are engaging, inspiring, and meet the students where they are. As we move into Phase 2 and plan lessons with new content as per DESE Guidance, I know that you will continue to motivate and inspire our students to reach their potential.
Resources to support our work
Thank you to all of the coaches and teachers who have collaborated on providing these great resources to the FPS community!
A time to catch up on things......
Sharing possible opportunities for staying current in our field.
Featured Presenter: Dr. Kathy M. Escamilla
Topic: Equity, Evidence, and Advocacy in the Development of Bilingualism, Biliteracy, and Cross-Cultural Competence
CASLON FREE WEBINARS
Featured Presenter: Dr. Jim Cummins
Topic: Effective Education for Multilingual Students: The Central Roles of Translanguaging, Literacy Engagement, and Identity NegotiationFeatured Presenter: Dr. Kathy M. Escamilla
Topic: Equity, Evidence, and Advocacy in the Development of Bilingualism, Biliteracy, and Cross-Cultural Competence
MATSOL Conference Cancelled
Though the MATSOL conference is cancelled for this year, there will be a FREE Virtual Conference for all members. Conference webinars will be recorded and made available to all at a later date. If you have some availability and are a member in good standing, please log-in from May 29th-June 1st. More information will be on the MATSOL site as we get closer to the end of May. Also check out the most recent MATSOL Currents Magazine.
MABE Professional Development
Free or low-cost PD for teachers
English/Multilingual Learners with Disabilities: Teaching and Learning Remotely
Professional Development Opportunities
From the Office of Teaching and Learning
Kindergarten students hard at work on ESL lessons about community and community helpers. - King Elementary School!
Bilingual Education Department
Email: bilingualinfo@framingham.k12.ma.us
Website: https://www.framingham.k12.ma.us/Domain/67
Phone: 508-626-9171
Facebook: facebook.com/fpsbilingualed
Twitter: @gengrieci


