Camp Propel is over and these students are prepared to bring their Camp Propel learning into the new school year!

Today all ELD teachers from preK - high school got to connect, collaborate and celebrate together! #196Pride

The English Language Development team at East Lake Elementary is ready to welcome students back to school! #196Pride

Being Bilingual is Superpower! Ahaanta qof ku hadla laba-luqadood waa awood aad u sareysa! youtu.be/aSXyjpd2fHs via YouTube

Love #Connections4MLS ISD196 rocks student SEL! #WIDA2022

The ELD Leadership Team was proud to represent District 196 at the national #WIDA2022 Conference in Louisville last week. #196Pride

ELD teachers spent time on this data analysis day using the #WIDA Standards' Language Expectations and PLDs to analyze writing samples and plan for language scaffolding.

Our ELD leadership team had the opportunity to hear Emmy and Pulitzer prize winning Maria Hinojosa 🥑 talk about multilingualism and "owning your voice" at #WIDA2022. And then we got an airport selfie. 🙂 #gracious #inspiring

It's cold and blustery outside, but there is warm food and warmer hearts at Highland Elementary's ML family night!

Building community through food, family and fun at Highland Elementary's ML Family Night.

Kindergartners are engaging in inquiry, asking questions and sharing observations using I Notice, I Wonder Ellevation Education

Multilingual learners from Rosemount and Eagan High Schools had a great time learning and exploring both Augsburg and the University of MN today. We hope this fosters their passion for higher education!

Multilingual students from Apple Valley High School were able to visit The Dougherty Family College through St. Thomas University designed to help students succeed in a two year program that will push them for a future at a 4-year college. #district196 #multilingualpride

An amazing Family Connection night Parkview Elementary. Food, fun and community! Thanks to everyone who participated!

Last week, multilingual learners from Apple Valley High School, Eastview High School, and Alternative Learner Center visited Augsburg and the University of MN. Students got a taste of higher ed. and their futures!

Trips to the library, bike rides, crafts and games are just some of the ways students and staff are connecting this summer. #Connections4MLs

#Connections4MLs had a great time rock climbing and practicing archery Base Camp

Getting their first library card and making the most of local libraries has been a popular activity with #Connections4MLs Dakota County Library

Craft fun for everyone with #Connections4MLs

#Connections4MLs brings out the smiles!