We loved welcoming back our ESL specialists! We had a full day of learning on how to support the academic, linguistic and affective needs of our EBs. A big thank you to Mrs. Álvarez, M. Ed and Clint Wilcox for their amazing session on how to use AI to support our students.

Thank you, Mrs. Álvarez, M. Ed & Clint Wilcox for sharing! I’m excited to use these tools this year!

1st grade cubs were learning to care for devices and exploring Seesaw tools with Bean! Stevenson Elementary #iloverockwallisd

Reading aloud to students in Spanish not only improves listening comprehension and fluency, but also strengthens cultural connection and boosts confidence in learning both languages. #Bilingualism #InclusiveEducation #NationalHispanicHeritageMonth

7th grade English Williams Wildcats students were having a blast reviewing tone words with Curipod! #iloverockwallisd

Our Jones Elementary 2nd graders in Ms. Chalambaga's class are mastering the Spanish keyboard on Chromebooks! 🎉 It's amazing to see them navigate technology to enhance the bilingual learning experience. #iloverockwallisd #edtech 🌍 #BilingualEducation #TechInTheClassroom #Chromebooks

¡Nuestros estudiantes de 2o grado Jones Elementary en la clase de la Ms. Chalambaga están dominando el teclado español en Chromebooks! 🎉 Es increíble verlos navegar la tecnología para mejorar la experiencia de aprendizaje bilingüe. #edtech #iloverockwallisd

A 🌟NEW🌟 session is available & open to all! "I Have a Newcomer Multilingual Learner. What Do I Do?" This session will be LIVE on Zoom on Thursday, November 21, 2024, & registered participants will receive the recording for 30 days. Learn more about the event here & register

2nd graders at Jones Elementary were putting their map skills to the test with this community map activity with Ozobot! #iloverockwallisd

What a pleasure to host the SLAR Coordinators of DFW. We enjoyed sharing the great things happening in Rockwall ISD and collaborating with colleagues across the metroplex.

Helping a child develop a new language doesn’t mean ignoring their first language. 💕

5th graders Jones Elementary were modeling how landforms are created with Ozobot ! #iloverockwallisd

7th grade Williams Wildcats participated in #HourOfCode with Micro:bit Educational Foundation and showed off their computational thinking!

7th graders Williams Wildcats are taking weather forecasting to the next level! 🌦️ Using WeVideo, they're presenting their research on weather patterns and climate data in creative, engaging ways. Hands-on learning meets tech innovation! #EdTech #MiddleSchoolSci #iloverockwallisd

What a great afternoon for Conchas, Chocolate y Aprendizaje! Thank you Olga Colón, Edna and Fatima for sharing your expertise with us.

Students Jones Elementary love coding! 🐾💻 #HourOfCode #iloverockwallisd Sphero Education Code.org

5th graders Jones Elementary were modeling how the rotation of the Earth on it's axis causes day and night with Sphero 🐾💚 #iloverockwallisd

Bilingual Kindergarten- here's a Wheel of Words you can use to practice writing. wheelofnames.com/trw-jwe Rainbow write the words that come up in different colors, read to a neighbor, continue to next word!

I believe in acculturation versus assimilation because I’m not afraid of your differences and ideas. I love your uniqueness and value the perspective you bring. I want you to know that you belong. #teachingenglish #teachingkids #languages #languagelearning #multilingualism

Thank you Mrs. Álvarez, M. Ed for the insightful Gemini lesson! What a great tool for students and teachers! Utley Middle School Rockwall ITS #utleylearns