

Curriculum Newsletter
November 2024

Strategies for Teaching Academic Vocabulary
- Use student friendly definitions
- Provide examples and non-examples
- Use concrete representations (pictures, gestures and actions)
- Give opportunities to practice (speaking, reading, writing, and listening)
Learn how to use SchoolAI to Create a Word Bank or Vocabulary List
This very short video will show you how to use SchoolAI Tools to generate a vocabulary list.
Practice with this prompt in SchoolAI
Additional Supports for Multilingual Learners
- Leveled Supports
- Teacher Ideas and Tips prompt guide (below)
Reach out to your Digital Coach for support.
Perspective Taking (Empathy): How to increase your students' skill set.
1. Model Empathy: Demonstrate empathy in your interactions with students, showing respect and understanding for their perspectives.
2. Encourage Open Dialogue: Create a classroom environment where students feel safe to express their thoughts and emotions without judgment.
3. Diverse Materials: Use books, videos, and other resources that represent diverse cultures, experiences, and viewpoints to broaden students' understanding.
Important Links
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Important Dates
Professional Learning
(Sub Needed)
Dec. 4 - ELD Teachers (6th - 9th)
Dec. 5 - ELD Teachers (10th - 12th)
4th Monday - November 25
- ELA (8th - 12th)
- CTE (area or school)
- PE
- Fine Arts
- CCA/STEM (6th - 7th)
2nd Monday - December 9th
- Fine Arts
- Health
- Chemistry
- Physics
- ELD
- CTE (by program)
Varsity Tutors for Schools
ALL students have free access to the Varsity Tutors for Schools learning resources through Clever.
Educator Well-Being Course (Winter 2025)
All Administrators, Counselors and Teachers are invited to enroll for the Winter 2025 Well-Being Course.
Click here for more information.