ESL
English as a Second Language
Mrs. Mary Whitehead, Room 607
mary.whitehead@nhcs.net
Mrs. Christine Kellogg
christine.kellogg@nhcs.net
Teacher Resources
LEP forms will be available online this year! Mrs. Kellogg and I must still meet to review accommodations for your ELs, face-to-face. We will meet by department.
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For WIDA desciptors : http://www.waunakee.k12.wi.us/cms_files/resources/9-12%20CAN%20DOs.pdf
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Parent Liaisons from NHCS ESL informtion
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Purpose: to have effective communication with the parent and school staff
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Who: a bilingual individual who ensures parents have access to information, services, and the support to ensure their child's academic and social success
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When needed: Enrolling, filling out forms, giving school tours, explaining programs and resources available to the parents and child, answering questions about school rules and policies, arranging parent/teacher conferences, IEP meetings, MTSS meetings, mental health evaluations, home visits, screenings, emergency communications, and attending open house nights
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AHS parent liaisons:
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Maria Black, maria.black@nhcs.net​, Spanish
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Luisa Brown, luisa.brown@nhcs.net, Spanish
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For other languages, please make and appointment with Mrs. Black
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Translations for official school documents are available. Allow for a two week period. Refer to http://www.nhcs.net/ESLParentLiaisons/TranslationRequest/translationrequest.htm
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Link to all NHCS parent liaisons:
http://www.nhcs.net/ESLParentLiaisons/
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Helpful Links
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Resources for welcoming ELs in the classroom:
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Challenges for ELs: http://www.everythingesl.net/inservices/challenges_ells_content_area_l_65322.php
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Youtube math word problems and ELs
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Jqe9Nx1IlQA#action=share
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Youtube What is SIOP?
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=j7I6QTzLZxc
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