Multilingual Programs at SLCSD

Students are learning language, content, and culture to be future-ready, multilingual leaders at Storm Lake Community Schools!

[Storm Lake Elementary @SLESTornadoes]

Our building came together to create an ofrenda with our Spanish Dept. Sharing the rich cultural traditions of Día de Los Muertos is one way we honor our community.

[Multilingual Programs at SLCSD @SLCSDlanguage]

We are thrilled to have 10 TESOL students from @COE_UNI at @StormLakeCSD this week! They kicked off the week by listening to author, Nyajouk Doluony! @alizafones

[Multilingual Programs at SLCSD @SLCSDlanguage]

Thirteen elementary teachers participated in learning labs hosted by ELL teachers and co-teachers at @StormLakeHighS2 on Thursday! Our elementary teacher participants are all working hard on their #ell endorsement through @MorningsideEdu & @BuenaVistaUniv!

[Jean Knapp ⭐ @KnappJean]

Walking into @SLESTornadoes and seeing this makes me smile every morning! 💚🌪️💚

[Multilingual Programs at SLCSD @SLCSDlanguage]

SLCSD is led by an MLL champion who centers the needs, assets, and potential of all learners in every decision she makes for our whole community! 💚🌪️ Congratulations Dr. Cole!

[SAI - Iowa @sai_iowa]

Congratulations to Iowa 2024 Superintendent of the Year Stacey Cole of Storm Lake Community School District!

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[Chris Cole @ccole815]

Education is the key to understanding, and dual language classes unlock a world of possibilities for our children.

Thank you Storm Lake Elementary 3rd grade dual language for the opportunity to read Spanish books with you!

[Multilingual Programs at SLCSD @SLCSDlanguage]

Meeting the needs of MLLs and all students through #coteaching at @StormLakeCSD!

[Miss Hartman @MissHHartman]

September Co-Teaching Challenge ✔️

The most competitive triad in the school, co-teaching is my favorite with these two!! @SLESTornadoes #AmericasSchool

[Multilingual Programs at SLCSD @SLCSDlanguage]

Nearly 30 @SLESTornadoes teachers engaged in learning labs that focused on #coteaching today! Together we know we can multiply our expertise and create equitable access to grade level learning! 💚🌪️

[Multilingual Programs at SLCSD @SLCSDlanguage]

#Coteaching is such a powerful tool to create equitable access to the core for ALL kids! Thanks for sharing the hard work of your team @MissSandhoff ! 💚🌪️

[Jessica Sandhoff @MissSandhoff]

I love co-teaching with the BEST specialist! The students have told us they learn so much more when we work together to give them content! Then after we finish our lesson, we meet in our triad and sort data to make it even better the next time:)
#AmericasSchool @SLESTornadoes

[Multilingual Programs at SLCSD @SLCSDlanguage]

We love it when teachers share their expertise across the district! This week several elementary staff modeled @AmericanReading tools for our high school staff. We're especially grateful to all the students who read with us and helped us improve our practice!

[Multilingual Programs at SLCSD @SLCSDlanguage]

Kicking off another great year to be a 🌪️! Our K-3 #duallanguage students, families, and staff had a great time connecting today at registration & eating lunch together! This will be our largest year with 12 classrooms and over 250 students. @StormLakeCSD

[Jean Knapp ⭐ @KnappJean]

Back to school time is almost here! Had a great luncheon with our dual language families!
@SLESTornadoes @SLCSDlanguage

[Multilingual Programs at SLCSD @SLCSDlanguage]

Today, TWENTY SIX seniors at @StormLakeHighS2 received their #SealofBiliteracy awards from very excited teachers and staff! We are so proud of our students' commitment to #bilingualism and #biliteracy!

[Multilingual Programs at SLCSD @SLCSDlanguage]

Today, students in Dr. Mill's Spanish in the Community class at @BuenaVistaUniv came to volunteer with our kindergarten dual language students to read books and do fun activities! @StormLakeCSD

[Storm Lake CSD @StormLakeCSD]

What a great way to end the week! #AmericasSchool

[Multilingual Programs at SLCSD @SLCSDlanguage]

@PAC36Megan @MiddleStorm A few highlights were the QSSSA strategy and different ways to activate background knowledge & build up schema!

[Multilingual Programs at SLCSD @SLCSDlanguage]

Earlier this week our amazing middle school MLL teachers hosted a round table discussion for best classroom practices for MLL students to other staff members! Check out that after school turnout by our dedicated @MiddleStorm class!

[Multilingual Programs at SLCSD @SLCSDlanguage]

A group of bilingual, SLHS students went to Our Place to learn more about interpreting from Professor Piet Koene. Students practiced medical, legal, consecutive, and simultaneously interpreting with lots of hands on activities!
@StormLakeHighS2 @nwciowa @Irishernandez22

[Multilingual Programs at SLCSD @SLCSDlanguage]

We loved welcoming so many students and their grown-ups at our kinder dual language literacy event tonight! Our theme was the 💚 love of reading 💚!
We can't wait to see how these tiny tornadoes will keep growing - in both English & Spanish!
🌪️ @StormLakeCSD #AmericasSchool

[Storm Lake CSD @StormLakeCSD]

Today starts the annual celebration of Black History Month, during which we honor the many accomplishments of African Americans and highlight their contributions to our country. #AfricanAmericanHistoryMonth #BlackHistoryMonth #AmericasSchool