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Language Development (ELD) Content Standards - Reading
and writing standards for English Language Learners are based
on the Washington State Essential Academic Learning Requirements
- EALRS. The ELD Content Standards are differentiated by language
proficiency levels and grade levels.
Spanish
translations of school support documents:
Guidelines
for communicating with English
Language Learners
TransACT
Translation Library - Our district has contracted with
TransACT to provide commonly used school forms in many different
languages. The Library contains 60+ documents translated into
23 languages for effective communication with limited and/or
non-English-speaking families. Each document is professionally
translated, typeset, edited, desktop published and contains
our school district's specific information. If you would like
to learn more about the TransACT Translation Library and how
to access the forms, contact Heather Olson at 676-6542 or holson@bham.wednet.edu.
Or Lauri McBeath-Davies, Applications Support, at 676-4451.
OSPI
Migrant and Bilingual Education - This site offers information
about ELL standards, the Washington Language Proficiency Test,
and helpful links to other internet-based ELL resources. The
State Transitional Bilingual Program (STBP) with the involvement
of parents, educators, and community, is committed to address
the unique needs of students from linguistically and culturally
diverse backgrounds and to help them achieve the high content
and performance standards expected of all students in Washington
State.
Activities for ESL/EFL Students
- A project of The Internet TESL Journal which has over 1,000
activities for studying English.
Dave’s
ESL Cafe - A comprehensive website for ELL students and
their teachers.
EverythingESL
- Features lesson plans, teaching tips, and downloadable acitivities
for classroom teachers to use with ELL students.
Language
and Education Links - A variety of internet resources
relating to aspects of Langauge, culture, and education.
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