11.02 Diverse Learner Resource Roundup
Happy November! I hope this finds you well and that you find this resource edition helpful to your practice.
SHARED VISION: By December 2020, we can confidently say that our diverse learners have equitable access to high quality educational opportunities that inspire progress toward their individualized goals across learning environments.
As always, use what you need, when you need it. Comment below with how you’re putting these ideas to work, what you’ve found most useful, or where gaps continue to exist or show up.
READ THIS:
“If we hope to teach our children that communities negotiate visions of who we want to be by disagreeing, and that being a community member means staying at the table even if we don’t win every debate, then we have to show them how to do it.” - Let’s fight about the future of public education
PLANNING FOR INSTRUCTION
We are seeing versions of “flipped classrooms” work across many settings - here’s a great article on how to flip your classroom effectively.
Last week’s chat on Using a Goal Matrix as a strategy that can be applied across many situations was an enlightening one!
MULTILINGUAL LEARNERS
5 Effective Modeling Strategies for K-12 English Learners - these strategies can be adapted for in person or online, general education or EL teacher!
The Louisiana materials for supporting schools during this period are really well assembled, and this EL guide is not exception. Clear ideas and opportunities for supporting ELs here.
WHOLE CHILD
Social stories about transitioning to in-person instruction could be useful now: Early Childhood, Elementary, Middle & High
Not specific to diverse learners, but an extremely comprehensive and clear resources with all types of assistance options available for Nashville families
So many excellent ideas and resources for navigating SEL here.
SUPPORTING YOUR TEAM
Our team found this resource set on Practice-based Coaching particularly helpful in setting up ideal support relationships and procedures. While NCPMI focuses on early childhood, many of the resources are editable and relevant across ages and settings (and especially in classrooms serving children with challenging behavior).
Looking for something specific, let me know! And join us for upcoming Friday Coffee Chats for more ideas and discussion.
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