“Sound” advice to achieve EL growth goals ??
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This week’s newsletter covers aligning PD to support ELs, the power of music-based activities, and how to use technology to increase accessibility for students.?
LEARN FROM COLLEAGUES
The new year is a great time to assess progress and refine support for English learners through targeted professional development. By aligning PD with key academic milestones, spotlighting monthly activities, and encouraging collaboration, districts can boost engagement and achieve EL growth goals.
This toolkit helps educators accurately identify and support dually identified English learners, offering strategies for better collaboration, dyslexia support, and using Ellevation tools to enhance instruction.
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Research suggests that incorporating music into language learning can help English learners develop vocabulary, pronunciation, and sentence structure in a more engaging way than traditional drills. Studies also indicate that music-based activities boost academic achievement, creativity, and self-esteem by tapping into rhythmic and expressive elements of language.
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Technology, when used effectively, can enhance reading instruction by identifying student challenges, tracking progress, and fostering engagement. Tools like recording apps, captions, and accessibility features help students develop fluency, comprehension, and confidence, while digital portfolios and interactive activities support motivation and skill growth.
Indiana lawmakers amended House Bill 1002 to preserve the state's Certificate of Multilingual Proficiency (CoMP) program after advocacy from language education groups.?
Oakland Unified is piloting a new curriculum to support immigrant students with gaps in their education, helping them learn English while building foundational skills in reading, math, and science. Developed with the SIFE Equity Project, the Curriculum for SIFE Equity is open-source and tailored to students who missed years of schooling.?
“The influence of teachers extends beyond the classroom, well into the future.”?
– F. Sionil Jose
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2 周As a learner of Spanish and German in school, I always found songs a compelling way to push my comprehension. Catchy tunes make learning the words easier, and once you put in the effort to decode it, it stays with you. I still know all the words to 99 Luftballons!
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2 周I’ll have to check this out! I did enjoy implementing music like nursery rhymes when I taught prek dual and English language learners. I’m sure this will be an incredible resource for current educators. Always great to have fun and engaging tools in your tool kit to pull out for those moments that can get slow