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West Michigan English Learner (EL) Partnership:
​Kent ISD, OAISD, AAESA, MAISD
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Contact us today for support!
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Pam Schwallier, PhD
Regional EL Consultant: OAISD, MAISD, AAESA
pschwall@oaisd.org
616-796-1423
@pamschwallier


Casey Gordon
Supervisor of Special Populations: Kent ISD
caseygordon@kentisd.org
​616-365-2337
​@SpecialPops_KentISD


Christi Gilbert
Language & Literacy Coach: Kent ISD
christigilbert@kentisd.org 
616-920-0844

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Rachel Zorn
Grants & Special Populations Coordinator: MAISD
rzorn@muskegonisd.org
231-767-7336

WIDA Access 2021 Information:
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Current EL Update:
EL technical assistance: EL Entrance/Exit policy, deadlines, funding, upcoming PD, and more!
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We support:
  • All aspects of EL Programming: From compliance to excellence!
  • Key supports: professional learning & coaching, technical assistance, funding & Title III consortia, program planning and implementation, community partnerships, and more!​
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EL Timeline
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2020-21
​Essential tasks with links, directions, resources, and deadlines for your EL Program.
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Professional Development

2020-21
All sessions are virtual until further notice.  Look for many Zoom collaborative sessions for EL educators!
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EL Accommodations Checklist

Key resource with common EL accommodations for K-12 teachers with tech resources.  Use with Oakland Schools' EL Accommodations document.
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MMC World Language Credit Guidance

Are your native speakers of other languages in your Spanish 1 classes? Use this flow chart to determine when to grant World Language credit for students with previous language experiences.
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Michigan Seal of Biliteracy
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Honor your bilingual and biliterate 2020 graduates with the Seal of Biliteracy! Click here for our regional resource to get started with the Seal of Biliteracy in your school/ district or find MDE's resources at the link below:
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Shared EL Educator Google Folder

Find ready-made resources for your classrooms and EL programs including printable student activities, templates, MMC guidance, teaching strategies, and MORE!
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Guidance:
​English Learners in CTE Programs
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Schools' Legal Obligations to ELs Webinar & Resources
MDE
EL Resources
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