Heather Skibbins

Passionate about #bilingual education and improving schools for all students. SEAL trainer @Sobrato_org and dual language learner advocate.

[Heather Skibbins @hskibbins]

https://t.co/ORDDfeUFeI My article on the genius of the bilingual brain is in this fall issue of Soleado #bilingualbrain, #Bilingualeducation

[Heather Skibbins @hskibbins]

So wonderful to reconnect with some of my favorite Oak Grover bilingual teachers at #CABE2023! @OakGroveSD @SEALedEquity

[Heather Skibbins @hskibbins]

Such a treat to get to present to a full house with Jennifer Clinkscales at #CABE2023. Wonderful conversations about how to make quality D-ELD happen in our classrooms. @SEALedEquity

[Theresa Adelphia @TheresaAdelphia]

Importance of looking at our students through their WHOLE linguistic repetoire. Pilar here has a much deeper language resevoir that wouldn't be seen if we are only assessing monolingually. #LaCosecha2022 #biliteracy

[Heather Skibbins @hskibbins]

So inspired by these brilliant advocates who always keep our focus on equity and centralize the needs of Emerging Bilinguals. They really put into words the problems with the “Science of Reading.” #LaCosecha2022 @SEALedEquity @lolaurieo @JodySlavick @MarthaMHernand2

[Heather Skibbins @hskibbins]

@grayrnond @berkeleyside The response is blocked on my end. Any ideas where this is happening?

[Heather Skibbins @hskibbins]

Got to participate in a Legislative Action Day today with @CalTog. It was wonderful to be with my amazing ELLLI colleagues and share with our state legislators about the importance of passing AB1868 and SB952 to support English Learners and Dual Language programs! @SEAL_EdEquity

[SEAL - Sobrato Early Academic Language @SEALedEquity]

Is your district thinking about starting/expanding a #DualLanguage Program or applied for
@CADeptEd Dual Immersion Grant Program❓

SEAL's professional development ignites changes in systems & practices that benefit #EnglishLearners.👐🏾

📍Learn more: https://t.co/9mtjGDaM5p

[Heather Skibbins @hskibbins]

Got to deliver a webinar yesterday to 120 amazing bilingual educators across the state. So inspired by their commitment and heart! @SEAL_EdEquity @BiliteracySeal #ELRISE @CalTog @SCCOE @SMCOETweet @WCCUSD

[Heather Skibbins @hskibbins]

So wonderful to listen to @JoseMedinaJr89 sharing his wisdom at the Best Results for Multilingual Learners conference. Looking forward to presenting a session this afternoon on Language and Culture as Assets. @SEAL_EdEquity @tularecoe

[Dr. John Spencer @spencerideas]

I'm not opposed to the free market. But if there's a sub shortage, a teacher shortage, a bus driver shortage, and a special education aide shortage? That's a supply and demand issue pointing straight to the need for higher wages and better treatment.

[Multilingual Education & Global Achievement- SDCOE @MEGASDCOE]

Do you know the History of Bilingual Education? Watch the videos by @CalTog @lolaurieo here: https://t.co/LCIqGYwHXk @mcapalliance @CABEBEBILINGUAL @MultilingualCA @DLELnetwork @DualLangChat @CAellchat @SanDiegoCOE

[Heather Skibbins @hskibbins]

Today was a first! Leading a webinar with my amazing colleague for 800+ participants in Tulare. Celebrating language and culture as assets and enacting the EL Roadmap. #ELRise #SEALeducators #TCOE #ELSuperstars @aleofbooks

[Heather Skibbins @hskibbins]

Presenting today on Principle 1 of the English Learner Roadmap for SDCOE. Such amazing and inspiring educators!@MEGASDCOE @CuevasAntillon #ELRise

[Facing History @facinghistory]

January 6, 2021 is a day for the history books. To all #teachers grappling with how & what to take into class tmrw, we are here to support you. Click to find our latest teaching idea designed to help you address today's violence in the capitol. https://t.co/C37F8K5RdP #sschat

[Dr. Elsie Solis @Dr_Elsie_Solis]

Yes! Super excited to read this. Thanks @_cbherrera @lolaurieo @CADeptEd @hskibbins @marthamartinez and to all the other authors who dedicated so many hours to this much needed resource! Gracias 😊

[Heather Skibbins @hskibbins]

So lovely to present today at #LaCosecha2020 and talk with amazing bilingual educators from around the country! #SEALeducators

[DLeNM @DLeNM]

"It's always so wonderful to share what we are doing & learn from others in the field. We are stronger when we all work together!"--Heather Skibbins

@hskibbins presents, "Linguistic Geniuses: Teaching for Transfer in Elementary Classrooms" at #LaCosecha. https://t.co/9XljEeg4Wt

[Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez @AOC]

Donald Trump is a white supremacist.

People have been warning about this for a long time.

They were ridiculed, called hyperbolic & radical - not bc they were wrong, but bc others couldn’t accept that our country elected a supremacist as President.

This is fascism at our door.

[Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez @AOC]

The nerve of people who ask “how are you going to pay for it?” whenever we propose building advanced public education, healthcare, & climate infrastructure yet defend a system where Trump pays $750 in taxes and Amazon pays none is beyond me.