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November 5, 2007
 Saint Paul Public Schools Annual Report
On November 9, Superintendent Meria Carstarphen will deliver the State of the School District Addresson Saint Paul cable channel 16.
The address will coincide with the release of the SPPS 2007 Annual
Report that will be distributed next week and made available on the
district Web site. The 12 minute videotaped address will be repeated
throughout the day and staff members are encouraged to tune into
channel 16 on Friday, November 9 at one of the following times:
7 a.m., 8 a.m., 9 a.m., 10 a.m., 11 a.m., and;
1p.m., 2 p.m., 3 p.m., 6 p.m., 7 p.m.
In addition, the address will be streamed on the district Web site
begining Friday, November 9 and re-aired during the week of November
12-16 (Monday-Friday) each day at 10 a.m. and 6 p.m on cable channel
16.
The English Language Proficiency Report
Thanks to everyone who attended the ELP Training in the last couple of weeks. Please try to download your files as soon as possible so that we can help you if need be. We know that there have been some problems with differing computer settings, and we are here to assist if you have problems. Please contact your TOSA or Greg Anderson.
If you find you have an extra copy of the TESOL standards book after the training, please return them to Anh Tran via school mail. Thank you.
Additionally, copies of the documents from the ELP training can be downloaded from the ELP Report Card Page on the ELL Website.
Embedding Hmong Culture into the K-3 Social Studies Curriculum
We
are offering training for using the “Embedding Hmong Culture into the
K-3 Social Studies Curriculum” and the “Embedding Hmong Culture into
the 4-6 Social Studies Curriculum” kits. Participants will receive
background information about the Hmong and a social studies kit to use
in their classrooms.
You can sign up on PDExpress. If you have any questions, please contact Pangjua Xiong at (651) 767-8313.
Remaining training date for K-3 Kit:
Wednesday, January 16, 2008, 4:30-6:30 @ 360 Colborne, Room A
Training Date for 4-6 Kit:
Thursday, December 6, 2007, 4:30-6:30 @ 360 Colborne, Room A
Download Flier
ELL Kindergarten Cadre Meetings
ELL and Kindergarten Teachers are invited to attend cadre meetings to:
- meet other colleagues working with kindergarten ELL students
- share instructional strategies for working with kindergarten ELL students
- discuss current research about language acquisition and literacy
- enhance your understanding of collaboration
The dates will be:
- Thursday, November 29, 2007. 4:15-6:15. Room E
- Wednesday, January 23, 2008. 4:15-6:15. Room D
- Thursday. March 13, 2008. 4:15-6:15. Room D
- Wednesday, May 7 2008. 4:15-6:15. Room D
Register on PDExpress. Call Jane Dunlap (763-8307) or email Anh Tran if you have any questions.
 Cleveland Middle School Video
The student council kids created a video (see link below) teaching the entire student body how to say "hello" in different languages. This video was viewed during homeroom and is a great example of ELL and mainstream extracurricular collaboration. Go Cleveland!! click on Student Council.mov http://cleveland.spps.org/Student_Council.html#
 Spotlight: Dual Language Programs
The National Clearinghouse for English Language Acquisition provides a PDF on the key features and results of dual language programs. We thought it may be of interest. OELA's
National Clearinghouse
Authorized
under Title III of the No Child Left Behind Act of 2001 (NCLB),
the National Clearinghouse for English Language Acquisition & Language
Instruction Educational Programs (NCELA) supports the Office of English
Language Acquisition, Language Enhancement, and Academic Achievement for
Limited English Proficient Students (OELA) in its mission to respond to
Title III educational needs, and implement NCLB as it applies to English
language learners.
OELA's National
Clearinghouse is authorized to collect, analyze, synthesize, and disseminate
information about language instruction educational programs for limited
English proficient children, and related programs. Priority is given to
information on academic content and English proficiency assessments and
accountability systems.
 Jonathon Kozol Speech in Minnesota
Jonathan Kozol, a former teacher who has spent the last four decades
arguing for education reform in America, discussed his new book,
"Letters to a Young Teacher," in a recent speech in Minneapolis.
What Makes Teaching A Beautiful Profession - Listen to MP3 recording.
More from MPR - you'll need to change the date to October 30, 2007.
Free Workshops (and CEUs) for teachers interested in Global IssuesBelow is a series of workshops, geared for K-16 teachers,
focusing on issues related to global studies. There is an opportunity
to earn $100 for creating curriculum related to the workshop themes. If
interested in this opportunity read on.
The workshops featured below include:
Workshop Series: Exploring National Identity in the European Union
This
four-part workshop series examines the dynamic role of nationalism and
national identity in the European Union. The series kicks off with
a
closer look at the institutional nature of the EU and its effect on
national identity, including a discussion that provides a framework for
teachers to explore their own understanding and teaching of
nationalism. Using this lens, the following three workshops will
investigate national representations in art such as literature,
theater, and visual arts, of specific European countries. The aim is
to allow teachers to delve into the cultural identities of each nation
and consider the role of the European Union in the shaping of national
identities and the perception of identity.
Workshop 1 has already taken place
Workshop 2: has already taken place
Workshop 3: Sweden: Immigration and Cultural Change
Lena Norrman, Department of German, Scandinavian and Dutch, University
of Minnesota
Erika Holmquist-Wall, Assistant Curator at the Minneapolis Institute of Arts
Saturday, November 10, 2007 9:00 - 4:00 at the American Swedish Institute
Workshop 4: Becoming an EU Member Nation
Saturday, December 8, 2007 9:00 - 4:00 in room 710 Social Sciences Building, U of M
Each workshop is $15. Fee includes lunch, CEUs, readings and materials.
Teachers have the opportunity to earn $100 for developing lesson plans
upon completion of the course.
To register, visit www.igs.cla.umn.edu/outreach.
Questions? Contact Molly McCoy at outreach@umn.edu or 612-624-7346
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