David Lai

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[CGCS @GreatCitySchls]

Nominate an outstanding leader for the Valeria Silva Award for Outstanding Contributions to English Learner Achievement! The winner will receive $1,000 and a fully covered trip to #BIRE25. Applications due April 4: https://t.co/xImU2iO5EA

[CGCS @GreatCitySchls]

Join bilingual, immigrant, and refugee education leaders at #BIRE25 in Baltimore, May 13-17. Engage in expert-led discussions, hands-on strategy sessions, and school visits designed to strengthen EL programs. Register now: https://t.co/7PIJY0wHgP.

[CGCS @GreatCitySchls]

English learners instructional leaders from @ASDschools, @BaltCitySchools, @dps_k12, @GCSchoolsNC, @MPS_News, and @SPPS_News met last week to learn how instruction using complex text supports students to become effective writers. See our #ELL resources at https://t.co/iK95Ekz0we.

[GCS ML Department @ellgcs]

“Teaching Academic Writing to ELs Course Overview” @GreatCitySchls @GCSchoolsNC @Super_GCS @jmaness4

[CGCS @GreatCitySchls]

"Feels like coming home every year!" We agree. Thank you to all the #BIRE24 attendees who joined us in Minneapolis. Remain connected with our #ELL work on social media and at https://t.co/iK95EkysGG. We are grateful to have you as part of our family!

[CGCS @GreatCitySchls]

Gabriela Uro and David Lai from our EL Team shared at the @writingproject National Pathway Conference how CGCS has bolstered the dissemination of resources to support writing instruction by developing new PD courses. Learn about the Council's courses at: https://t.co/0hzqXQaiKS.

[GCS ML Department @ellgcs]

Presenting at the National Pathway Conference. Thank you for this amazing opportunity to share our work and learn from so many experts in the field! @Super_GCS @jmaness4 @GCSchoolsNC @MrDavidCLai @GreatCitySchls

[CGCS @GreatCitySchls]

At the @CABEBEBILINGUAL #CABE2024 Administrative Leadership Symposium, the Council shared why ELs need a focus on meaning-making and comprehension to learn foundational skills. Current and past CGCS leaders were among the 350+ attendees. Learn more at https://t.co/sWIlNpfRQH.

[CGCS @GreatCitySchls]

Gabriela Uro and David Lai from the Council delivered a spotlight presentation at the @CABEBEBILINGUAL #CABE2024 Conference covering the rationale and principles for embracing the complexity of literacy development in multilingual learners. Learn more at https://t.co/sWIlNpfRQH.

[CGCS @GreatCitySchls]

The CGCS-Bernard Harris Scholarship application is now OPEN! 🎓✨ Thank you to the Peters Pharis Foundation for their generous donation to this year's program. Don't miss out on this incredible opportunity! Apply now! https://t.co/F2vKf4OZ2o

[New Carrollton MD @NewCarrolltonMD]

Mayor Katrina Dodro and Councilmember David Lai attended the grand opening of Shay Fierce Dance Academy! Ready to dance? Join the dance academy for Zumba, acrobatics and Hip Hop dance classes! #ShayFierce #GrandOpening #DanceAcademy #CommunitySupport"

[New Carrollton MD @NewCarrolltonMD]

Thank you @BusinessViewNow for the great feature on the City of New Carrollton. Read more below.
Gracias @BusinessViewNow por el excelente artículo sobre la ciudad de New Carrollton. Lea más a continuación.
https://t.co/FA1cvM632n

[CGCS @GreatCitySchls]

David Lai and Farah Assiraj co-facilitated sessions on foundational skills and language using complex texts, engaging Newark principals and 600+ teachers to accelerate learning for ELs and all students. Learn about key foundational skills principles at https://t.co/sWIlNpfRQH.

[CGCS @GreatCitySchls]

This morning, CGCS and @browardschools discussed planning for foundational skills instruction to meet the needs of ELs at the Florida Association of Bilingual and ESOL Supervisors (FABES) Conference. Learn about the Council’s framework at: https://t.co/sWIlNpfRQH

[CGCS @GreatCitySchls]

🏆One school board member will be named top urban educator at the Council’s Fall Conference in Oct. in San Diego. The winner receives a $10,000 college scholarship for a student in their district. Apply online at: https://t.co/pdQNRFkcyv by August, 25.

[CGCS @GreatCitySchls]

📢 Urgent! A House proposed Labor-HHS-Education spending bill proposes a 28% cut to education, slashes Title I by 80%, and eliminates funding for the Title II and Title III program. Contact your House delegation TODAY to oppose education funding cuts. https://t.co/hlDN023eTc

[CGCS @GreatCitySchls]

Council Statement on the U.S. Supreme Court Decision to Eliminate Race-Conscious Admission Policies in Higher Education. Read full statement at: https://t.co/DoHNHWOH6H

[CGCS @GreatCitySchls]

This morning, the Council of the Great City Schools co-presented on foundational skills for #ELLs with @BrowardESOL at the Sanibel Leadership Conference (@esol_SLA). Learn more about the need for a “comprehensive and connected” approach at https://t.co/n077lUVCM9

[David Lai @MrDavidCLai]

Awesome conference! Thank you for the enthusiastic participation and inviting @GreatCitySchls!

[David Lai @MrDavidCLai]

I learned foundational skills in English—as an English learner. There is a difference in learning to read in a language that one has not heard or knows how to speak. But learning is possible. Our publication explains how. Thanks to all who contributed to this multi-year effort.

[CGCS @GreatCitySchls]

Why do #ELLs need a “comprehensive and connected” approach to foundational literacy skills? Read our new framework at: https://t.co/YZUZWQSZqc.