EL Leader Toolkit

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

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

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.

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 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

• 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.

https://talkingpts.org

• Sample Schedule w/ Lesson Resources (Khan Academy)

• https://www.uniteforliteracy.com
  
• http://www.loyalbooks.com/genre/Children
  
• https://www.raz-kids.com (Free trial for rest of school year)
  

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

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

Grades 4-5

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

Grades 6-8 (9-12 appropriate too)

• https://www.serpinstitute.org/scigen
  
• https://www.serpinstitute.org/sogen
  

• 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)
  

• 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)
  

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

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

• 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

• https://sites.google.com/region10.org/r10-remote-learning-resources/home
  
• https://sites.google.com/esc9.net/region9resources/home
  
• https://invest2learn.nisdtx.org
  
• https://www.fwisd.org/learningathome
  

I am not perfect, so if you see errors or find broken links, please give me grace.

LB 03.18.20