West Michigan English Learner (EL) Partnership
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A Note from Pam Schwallier:

​I am now serving as Director of EL & Bilingual Programs at West Ottawa Public Schools.  It has been great honor serving this region as EL Consultant, and I am confident that the progress we've begun will continue with the dynamic partners in the region.  I look forward to collaborating with you in the future!
New email: schwallierpa@westottawa.net 
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Contact us today for support!
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Lori Lee 
EL Consultant: OAISD
llee@oaisd.org

Rachel Manzer
EL Coach: OAISD (email coming soon)
Supporting OAISD internal programs

Tiffany Cragie
EL Coach: OAISD (email coming soon)
Supporting OAISD locals

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

Nikki Elder
AAESA EL Consultant (Shared with VBISD)
nelder@vbisd.org
Current EL Update:
EL technical assistance: EL Entrance/Exit policy, deadlines, funding, upcoming PD, and more!
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We support:

EL Timeline
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2021-2022
​Essential tasks with links, directions, resources, and deadlines for your EL Program.

Professional Development

2020-21
All sessions are virtual. 
​The 2021-2022 PD calendar is coming soon! 

EL Accommodations Checklist

Key resource for K-12 teachers with tech resources.  Use with Oakland Schools' EL Accommodations.

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 2021 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:

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
Schools' Legal Obligations to ELs Webinar & Resources
MDE
EL Resources