In support of our many programs, ELL, in large part, through our Translation Services Department, has developed a number of products both in English and other languages.  These products were intended for use in SPPS, but we have received many requests from other districts, social service programs, community members, and community based organizations.  In light of these requests, we have begun to offer a number of our products for sale.  They can be found in our on-line store. 

The "store" is part of a larger set of services offered by SPPS on-line.  The link on the right will take you to the main page of the SPPS on-line store.  Click on "bilingual products" to view products offered by the ELL Department.   

Products Available:

Click on the link to see images of the products:

• Bilingual Educational Glossaries – Each glossary contains common English educational terms and recommended translations (available in Hmong, Khmer, Oromo, Somali, Spanish, and Vietnamese).
• English–White Hmong Dictionary – This dictionary has continued to expand since it was first assembled in 1995; it now contains more than 9,000 words and phrases. A talking CD is available to accompany the dictionary.
• The Hmong: A Handbook for Teachers – This useful handbook includes information on Hmong history, culture, traditions, basic Hmong language, and many other topics.  The Hmong handbook is a must-have for those who want to better understand Hmong students, friends, clients, or co-workers. There is also a list of tips which are particularly helpful for educators.
• Hmong Magnetic Words – This set of Hmong magnetic words includes 180 Hmong words and a list of suggested activities for teachers and parents.  The magnets encourage students to have fun while learning the basic elements of Hmong language.
• Hmong Social Studies Curriculum kits – These kits serve as guides for educators who would like to embed elements of Hmong culture into the K-3 and/or grades 4-6 social studies curriculum. Each kit contains a curriculum guide, lesson plans, books, CDs with Hmong music, art and more. 
• Latino Social Studies Curriculum kit – This kit includes a curriculum guide, lesson plans, books in Spanish and English, maracas, flags, and other items to assist mainstream teachers in embedding elements of Latino culture in the social studies curriculum.
• Picture Dictionaries – In Hmong, Somali, and Spanish. Each dictionary has approximately 800 words (including common phrases, cultural artifacts, numbers, and more) with corresponding pictures. Talking CDs are available separately to accompany the picture dictionaries.
• Somalia and the Somalis: A Handbook for Teachers – For school administrators, teachers, counselors, social workers and paraprofessionals who work with Somali immigrants and want to learn more about their culture. The handbook covers a broad range of topics, including holidays and celebrations, family, food, songs and basic Somali language.
• Somali Social Studies Curriculum kit – This resource kit, created by SPPS ELL staff, serves as a guide for educators who would like to embed Somali culture into the K-3 social studies curriculum. The kit includes a curriculum guide, lesson plans, books, a cultural handbook, pictures, posters, DVD, CD and more.