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ESL Digital Symposium
ESL Digital Symposium Earn 15 CEUs in January – on your own time at your own pace! Click image to download pdf Register HERE
TIE Poster Feedback
ESL Digital Symposium Earn 15 CEUs in January – on your own time at your own pace! Click image to download pdf Register HERE
Interpretation & Translation Resource
This mini-resource will help you understand the differences between interpreter & translation, districts’ legal responsibilities in providing interpretation & translation services, and several resources to help you get started.
L1
L1 Resources L1= primary or home language Click image to download pdf of 2-sided postcard Click HERE to see and download social media or newsletter campaign images About L1 The Home Language: an English Language Learner’s Most Valuable Resource, from Colorin Colorado Empowering ELL Parents and Families at Home, from Colorin Colorado Family Connections Through…
2021-22 PD Offerings
2020-21 Professional Development Offerings Download All events are either a South Dakota State-Wide Title III Consortium or Migrant Consortium activity. They are being offered only to districts that are members of the SD Statewide Title III and/or Migrant Consortium. See our Consortium members list HERE to check your district’s membership status to determine if you…
Technology Coaching and Resources
Technology Coaching for Teachers of English Learners Coaching and support for digital tools that scaffold instruction and encourage interaction for English Learners Are you using digital resources and want help optimizing them to support English Learners in your classroom? Sign up for office hours or individual coaching to get support for tools like Google Classroom, G Suite…
National Farmworkers Job Program of South Dakota
National Farmworker Jobs Program of South Dakota helps individuals obtain full time employment. They offer a wide variety of education and job training.
Consortium Members List
Here is the list of South Dakota Statewide Title III and Migrant Consortium Member Districts, and your consortium staff member contact.
LAP 2020
2020 Language Acquisition Plan Workshops Download Flyer (2 pages) August 4 Basics (3 hr) 9am to 12pm CST (8am to 11am MST) 1pm to 4pm CST (12pm to 3pm MST) For any teacher or administrator who is NEW to writing LAPs Learn to write effective LAPs (required for each English Learner in your district) Explore…
ESEA Migrant Student Guidance
This federal document is designed to help districts develop and implement supplemental educational and support services to assist migratory children.
COE- Certificate of Eligibility: Migrant Program (2020)
This is a digital copy of the National Certificate of Eligibility (COE). The COE documents information necessary to determine a child’s eligibility for the Migrant Education Program (MEP).
Resources for Distance Learning
Check out these articles, and resources on remote learning: Cult of Pedagogy has great resources on distance learning: Self-Paced Teaching: How One Teacher Does It Distance Learning: A Gently Curated List of Resources for Teachers Build a Collaborative Classroom with Microsoft Teams New post from SupportEd: lots of tips, ideas and resources from our friend,…
Erica Boomsma and Debbie Diller to speak at Colony and Multi-Grade Conference
It’s not too late to register for our ND/SD Colony Conference! We have designed this year’s Colony & Multi-Grade Conference around the work of the author, Debbie Diller, how to incorporate whole group and small-group teaching and connecting station teaching to our state content standards. The BEST part is that Debbie will be one of…
South Dakota Teacher Selected for WIDA Work Group
Joleene Spader, Shannon Colony upper grades teacher in the Howard district, answered the call when WIDA was looking for teachers to help develop new Alternate Can Do Descriptors. Joleene reached beyond our SD borders to give our knowledge and advocacy for small rural English Learner programs a wider stage. The goal of the workshop was…
SD 5 Components of an Eval of ESL Programs
This tool was developed by the South Dakota Department of Ed, in conjunction with North Central Comprehensive Center, to assist districts in conducting an annual evaluation of EL programs and services.
SLIFE Resources
SLIFE Resources: WIDA FOCUS Brief: building background SLIFE Native Language Screener Assessments Math Literacy Lesson Planning with SLIFE students in mind Planning Checklist Webcast: Bridging Where They Are and What They Need https://www.youtube.com/embed/RLKpAZsUF7M Video: Understanding Trauma: Learning Brain vs Survival Brain https://www.youtube.com/embed/KoqaUANGvpA
Academic Language Functions Toolkit
The Academic Language Function Toolkit was developed by the Sweetwater Union High School District. It is a tool to support educators in facilitating academic language development within content areas. It outlines examples, strategies, graphic organizers, cue words, and language frames for various language functions.
SD Title III EL Guide/Handbook
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US DOE Newcomer Toolkit
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]The U.S. Department of Education Newcomer Toolkit provides (1) discussion of topics relevant to understanding, supporting, and engaging newcomer students and their families; (2) tools, strategies, and examples of classroom and schoolwide practices in action, along with chapter-specific professional learning activities for use in staff meetings or professional learning communities; and (3) selected resources for…
US DOE ELL Toolkit
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]From the Office of English Langue Acquisition (OELA) the EL Tool Kit was published as a companion to support the 2015 Dear Colleague Letter (DCL) produced by the Department of Education, Office for Civil Rights, and the Department of Justice, outlining legal obligations for ELs.[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row]
Dear Colleague Letter (2015)
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]In January 2015 the U.S. Department of Education (ED) and the U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) issued the Dear Colleague Letter (DCL) to remind state education agencies (SEAs), public school districts, and public schools of their legal obligation to ensure that EL students can participate meaningfully and equally in educational programs.[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row]
Adequate Growth For Exiting
This tool can assist districts in determining if their ELs are making adequate growth towards exiting. For more information on how to use, please contact your South Dakota Statewide Title III Consortium staff member. https://youtu.be/U5rMvm31FLo Revised spreadsheet User Guide click here Tutorial Video on how to download and save the UPDATED (12-21) spreadsheet Link for…
Go-To Strategies
This resource outlines 78 Go-To instructional strategies that are aligned with the levels of English language proficiency. A great resource to help teachers scaffold instruction to meet the learning needs of all students.
WIDA
WIDA Resources: WIDA English Language Development Standards Framework, 2020 Edition WIDA ELD Standards Training Can Do Descriptors Can Do Descriptors Name Charts, Grades K-12 (PDF) Can Do Descriptors Name Charts, Kindergarten Can Do Descriptors Name Charts, Grade 1 Can Do Descriptors Name Charts, Grades 2-3 Can Do Descriptors Name Charts, Grades 4-5 Can Do Descriptors Name Charts, Grades 6-8 Can Do…
Content Area Glossaries for ELL Accommodations
Content Area Glossaries for ELL Accommodations
Summer Book Studies
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March-April 2019 Newsletter
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Heritage Language Program Resource, Ohio Dept. of Ed
Native and Heritage Language Program resources and strategies from the Ohio Department of Education.
Mini-Resource: Heritage Language Learners
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Flocabulary Information
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Instructional Resources
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]Looking for curriculum or instructional resources? Check out these resources. [/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text] English Language Development South Dakota State-wide Title III Consortium Mini-Resource: ELD Curriculum and Supports English Language Development curriculums reviewed by WIDA- WIDA Prime V2 As a South Dakota Statewide Title III Consortium member, you have the opportunity to take advantage of a few…
SD Migrant Summer Program
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April 1 and April 8 – Imagine Learning Webinars – Online
Don’t forget to sign up for our final Imagine Learning webinar of the school year. How can we use End-of-Year data to inform our practice during Summer School and next fall? April 1 at 2:45-3:45 MST/3:45-4:45 CST April 8 at 3:45-4:45 MST/4:45-5:45 CST Link to Join: https://zoom.us/j/5323961639 Flyer (FYI: link to our website on this flyer should say…
See it in ACTION Spring 2019
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January-February 2019 Newsletter
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Consortium Member Discounts
Consortium Discounts Nearpod Discount Flyer Nearpod Order Form ESL Library Consortium Discount Directions Newsela TIE Discount Flyer
ESL Teacher Summit
Share a resource! Click HERE Newcomers Minneapolis Public Schools Working with Newcomers Resources Math Assessment for SLIFE Native Language Literacy Assessment (Informal, 1 page)
November-December 2018 Newsletter
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South Dakota EL Program Planning Checklist
What are the steps a school should take when an English learner, or EL student, enrolls in their school? Who needs to be identified, and if a student is identified as needing EL services, what is the process a school must use to assess language skills? These are just a few questions this document outlines…
MMERC resources
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Newcomers
According to the US Department of Education (2016) “newcomers refer to any foreign-born students and their families who have recently arrived in the United States”. Programming and Instruction must be designed to specifically meet students’ English language development and grade-level content needs while also addressing the student’s social and emotional needs. U.S. Department…
September 2018 Newsletter
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Frequently Asked Questions
FAQs – Statewide Title III Consortium 2018-19 What’s the goal of this? Why are you here at my school? We are here at your school because you have enrolled ELs in your district. Your district has signed up to join the State-Wide Title III Consortium, free of charge, in order to receive support in creating programs…
Language Acquisition Plan Workshop + ELD Teaching Resources
LAP Basics Notes Handout LAP template from SD DOE WIDA ACCESS Student Report SAMPLE Program Models from SD DOE EL Program Placement Considerations Sample Parent Notification Letter Go To Strategies pdf Monitoring-form-sample 2018 Revised (May 2020) EL Multi-Student Monitoring Template (South Dakota) Walkthrough VIDEO of the REVISED EL Multi-Student Monitoring Template…
Remind
Join Lindsay’s Remind ELs/tech group Remind.com From their website: “Remind is a free text messaging app that helps teachers, students, and parents communicate quickly and efficiently. Fast: Messages are sent in real time to an entire class, a small group, or just a single person. You can also schedule announcements ahead of time and attach photos and other files. Accessible: With…
Department of Education Newcomer Toolkit Chapter 5: Establishing Partnerships with Families
Helping Migrant Students Succeed – Colorin Colorado Article
“Migrant Students: What We Need to Know to Help Them Succeed” By Giselle Lundy-Ponce (2010)
Migrant Education Program Video
General information regarding the migrant education program
Regional Workshops
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Migrant Literacy Net
Migrant Literacy Net is a free resource in South Dakota. It provides teachers with quick assessments and research-based supplemental lessons, to help students improve foundational literacy skills. The MLN is a product of a Migrant Education Program (MEP) Consortium Incentive Grant with funding from the U.S. Department of Education Office of Migrant Education.
Links
https://curriculum.eleducation.org/curriculum This free, non-profit organization has created lessons for various content areas and grade levels that include supports for English Learners, and includes Universal Design for Learning (UDL) principles. For ELs, there are Levels of Support that include suggestions for providing differentiated instruction for students at varying stages of language proficiency. Use in both content…
On-site Professional Development
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Gwyneth Dean-Witte
Gwyneth Dean-Fastnacht is an ELS Instructional Specialist with over 20 years of experience working with culturally and linguistically diverse students in the K-12 educational system in the United States and abroad, including South Dakota, Bolivia, Saudi Arabia, Bangladesh, and China. As an endorsed English as a New Language teacher (ENL), Gwyneth has had a varied…
Tanya Vitek
Tanya Vitek is an Instructional Specialist with the South Dakota Statewide Title III & Migrant Consortia. Tanya’s passion for education drives her to keep student achievement and student opportunities at the forefront of every decision. Mrs. Vitek received a Bachelor in Science in Elementary/Early education with a Middle School endorsement in Language Arts and Social…
Bobbie Kilber
Bobbie Kilber is in her third year working as an Instructional Specialist with the SD Statewide Title III and Migrant Consortia. Bobbie supports approximately 25 of the member districts. She provides professional development and technical support to schools with English Learners and/or migrant students. Throughout Bobbie’s 22 years working in education, she has gained experience…
Jean Larson
Jean Larson, ENL, Ms.Ed. provides instructional support to schools in the SD Statewide Title III/Migrant Consortia. She is an experienced educator and counselor who discovered a passion for assisting English Learners during her employment at the Huron School District. Jean channeled this passion for struggling English Learners into her work with Consortium schools by providing expert and patience…
Lindsay Frankenfeld
Lindsay has been working with bilingual and multilingual students and families since 2000 when she taught English for the Oshima Board of Education in Hokkaido, Japan through the Japan Exchange and Teaching (JET) Program. After returning home, she visited classrooms and supported curriculum design as a graduate assistant for the Program for Teaching East Asia…
Flocabulary
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text] flocabulary.com Fun hip-hop music videos with animation that incorporate language structures and vocabulary, on a wide variety of standards-aligned content topics and social and emotional learning. You can use the ‘discuss mode’ to pause at specific points to engage students with questions and discussion. 45 day free trial – $96 annual per individual. Videos…
Padlet
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Edublogs
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text] edublogs.org Teachers can create free wordpress blogs / websites. Use with students and parents as a resource point. They can always go back to it and review classroom information, content, documents, or daily updates. You can also create classes and teach students how to blog.[/vc_column_text][vc_video link=”https://youtu.be/oDxg5ODEXEQ” title=”What is a blog?”][vc_column_text] More information: Lindsay’s Technology…
Edpuzzle
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text] edpuzzle.com Embed questions, quizzes, audio, links, or images into videos. You can assign videos and track students’ progress. Join my Demo class here: https://edpuzzle.com/join/teguigd If you have an account join the class with this code: teguigd [/vc_column_text][vc_video link=”https://youtu.be/iTQpvkQdQOw” title=”Intro Video”][vc_column_text] More information: Getting started support articles [/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][/vc_column][/vc_row]
Readworks
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text] readworks.org This tool is free because it’s a non-profit sponsored by a number of funders including the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation and NewSchools Venture Fund. It allows teachers to create student logins and assign articles. Teachers can choose content based on content, topic, lexile, or grade level. The ReadWorks Article-A-Day™ is a 15…
Nearpod
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text] nearpod.com Create scaffolded lessons quickly through this interactive slide show platform by uploading images or pdfs, and creating polls, quizzes or drawing assignments (for students with a touchscreen device). As you share the lesson, you can control the pace, while students interact and submit responses in real time on their own mobile device or…
Mechanics
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]Rewordify – simply reading passages and create cloze passages Pics4Learning – copyright free real-life (non-cartoon) images Google Translate – to embed into content (use Edpuzzle, InsertLearning or others) Clipgrab – for downloading and saving videos Vocaroo – for recording audio Online Voice Recorder – for recording audio Screencastify – for recording screencasts QR Code Generator…
Program Goals
Title III Grant Goals Raise language proficiency of SD English Learners Provide effective Professional Development Raise EL Family and Community Engagement Technical Support Migrant Grant Goals All migrant students reach challenging academic standards Graduate with a high school diploma (or complete a GED) Prepare students for responsible citizenship, further learning, and productive employment
