I am learning about the NC Reconnect program. I know FTCC is participating. @ForsythTechCC who can I contact at FTCC who might be able to help me learn more about this program?
EL educators. . . ELs benefit from seeing a speaker's mouth and lips move to help with oral comprehension. SIOP emphasizes clear articulation. So, in using face masks, this is a scaffold that our ELs will lose at least temporarily. It will be an issue we will have to overcome.
Two examples of deeply flawed logic:
You don’t have dandruff. So why do you use dandruff shampoo?
We don’t have many cases of COVID-19. So why should we keep our State closed?
A short video dedicated to teachers and educators as we learn how to navigate our new ELearning working environments during the closure. Maybe this’ll bring a smile to your day😊 https://t.co/NCZKs3dg0N #justteach@ladygaga @wsfcsELs
So, issues of Equity (& Entitlement) will be magnified during this crisis. Let's remember the unique challenges facing English Learner and Immigrant students. Here's Maslow's Hierarchy adapted for ELs and Immigrants.
Direct tweet me if you'd like a PDF. https://t.co/gcbzDuRzfp
Hi Kelli!
NEWSELA is offering free access through the remainder of this school year with many resources available in Spanish. I’ve been on the search for more Spanish and other non-English languages. Here’s their link to access: https://t.co/TEJDDWiHAM
The WS/FCS School Closure Hotline is up and running until 5 pm. If you have questions, we are here to help! (336) 661-3128. Una línea directa informativa esta abierta ahora el domingo hasta las 5:00pm en español para responder preguntas de los padres. (336) 661-3128.
Learning a second language can bolster the health-related quality of life and mental well-being of people with multiple sclerosis by expand areas of the brain involved in language and damaged by MS, especially in early disease stages, a study suggests. https://t.co/hCDmmbL46b
"It speaks volumes about how learning a foreign language at a young age truly jumpstarts a child's academic journey, as well as molds and informs the child's life journey."
#languageimmersion
https://t.co/wmgUCQ6KVJ
Some of our #SpeasG1 friends are excited to build with our new @Rigamajig equipment. We are so happy to have new friends from @BlueCrossNC here to reveal the plans for our new Kindergarten - 2nd grade #PlayGround funded through a @kaboom grant. @wsfcs @wsfcshealthpe
Robust dialogue at Multilingual Education Advisory Committee Meeting about what support is being provided for @AustinISD students participating in the dual language programs for English Learners whose first language is Spanish.
@NABEorg@netflix If you're looking for a new superhero, how about #NABE202 presenter Alex Guilamo @TajuLearning as "La Fabulosa Dual Language Warrior." Powers include Magical DL Eloquence, the DL Lasso of Truth & XRay Vision DL Clarity. #Avengers