Debra Frantz

Director EL & Immigrant Programs, Rock Island Milan School District. Educator first and foremost; ELs are my heart. Continuous learning is my goal.

[U.S. Department of Education @usedgov]

To all the teachers who have helped shape our lives, been there for us in tough times, inspired us to reach our highest potential: We're so grateful, this week & every week, for all you do to help your students succeed.
#TeacherAppreciationWeek #TAW24

[Debra Frantz @deb_frantz]

BIG thanks to @jessica_lander for joining the convo around her book #MakingAmericans Great ideas around next steps 4 school/community support for immigrant students & families were shared! #ElChat @AndreaHonigsfel @WorldRelief @SLNazario @Susan_MLLs #MLL @R_I_Schools #CQTeam

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@jessica_lander @MASchoolsK12 @LearnLaunch @gencitizen @WelcomingUSA @reimaginemigrat @massteacher @eileenrudden @ne_inno @MIRACoalition @ACLU_Mass @LowellHigh What a great opportunity!

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@ELL_InnaSlisher Congratulations!!

[Debra Frantz @deb_frantz]

Love this excerpt from #MakingAmericans by @jessica_lander EL student talents never cease to amaze me! #EnglishasaTenthLanguage

[Jessica Lander @jessica_lander]

Thank you @HarvardMagazine for spotlighting my new book on immigrant education #MakingAmericans on Off the Shelf!! https://t.co/IIGuimsiur @HarvardUniv @hgse @gutman_library @REACH_HarvardEd @ProjectZeroHGSE @BeaconPressBks

[Illinois Resource Center (IRC) @IL_Resource_Ctr]

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[Debra Frantz @deb_frantz]

Marking pages where there is sure to be a connection w students. The ❤️ stickies are on pages that touch my heart… there have been tears! @Molly_Stov @ELL_InnaSlisher @JoannL_81 #MakingAmericans

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Can’t stop reading #MakingAmericans Thx @jessica_lander for pulling this together! This is a must read for educators of immigrant students!

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@SCSK12Espanol @MSCSESL An INCREDIBLE support system in the schools & for the district! Sending much love & appreciation to this group! ❤️

[Debra Frantz @deb_frantz]

@DrCarolSalva It’s a great article! I saw this presentation at the Illinois Bilingual Director Meeting last week. Very inspirational!

[Debra Frantz @deb_frantz]

Fantastic support from Seng today! Ready for days 2 & 3! #ILBilingualDirectors22

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Kristen & Assma provided great info on program models! #ILBilingualDirectors22

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Thanks for a great first session, Trevor! #ILBilingualDirectors22

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Excited to join my first IL Bilingual Director meeting! From TN to IL… always learning new info about supporting English Learners. #ILBilingualDirectors22

[Debra Frantz @deb_frantz]

@menxueiro Remembering your support, Sandra! You provided a great intro to @EllevationEd when in @MSCSESL

[Debra Frantz @deb_frantz]

I’m sorry, but THIS is yet another reason I love working for @R_I_Schools! Thank YOU, Eugene Field Elem for the invitation to share info about supporting ELs!!@EllevationEd @WIDA_UW

[Debra Frantz @deb_frantz]

Key Takeaway from recent webinar: Capacity building with Conversation Templates- @AndreaHonigsfel @MariaGDove #PortraitsOfCollab Very interested in learning more about this as lack of time is always a concern!!

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@ValentinaESL Happy Anniversary!

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@ford_kford @high_bartlett @BartlettSchools @oesrams @AltruriaTigers @BESBartlett @EllendaleSchool @RES_Redbirds @blebruins @BartlettSchools will always have a special place in my ❤️ Fantastic district w supportive educators!