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Leah Montano

@leahmontano

ELD/ESL and 21st Century Educator. International online collaboration projects are welcome! A doting aunt, a passionate traveler & a lifelong learner.

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Thrilled to learn that Tagalog, the national language of the Philippines, has been added to the WEPA Libros collection! Its inclusion in the collection aims to celebrate the linguistic diversity within the Filipino community & foster deeper connection to their roots. ¡WEPA! líbros ™

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Excited to attend a webinar by one of my fave #WIDA experts! I hope to learn valuable strategies & tips to help our students prepare for the WIDA ACCESS testing. Let's empower our multilingual learners & ensure their success! WIDA™ Carly Spina Thanks Illinois Resource Center (IRC)

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As a literacy educator, it is important for me to learn how structured literacy benefits all students, including those from language-diverse backgrounds. Every student should receive evidence-based literacy instruction they deserve. Thanks CORE Learning edWeb.net Collab Classroom

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As an ML educator, it is always good to attend webinars that offer insights & strategies for fostering student success. Carly Spina webinars have been a treasure trove of educational wisdom especially in supporting multilingual students. Thanks Illinois Resource Center (IRC) #WIDA #ELLs

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E-translators can simplify life for multilinguals. However, translating is the EASY thing to do, NOT the equitable thing to do. IMO, multilinguals would benefit more if we provide linguistic scaffolding & plenty of patience & practice. Dr. Lillian Ardell | Bilingual Ed Advocate ✨ #DrKathyescamilla #MLL #ELL

E-translators can simplify life for multilinguals. However, translating is the EASY thing to do, NOT the equitable thing to do. IMO, multilinguals would benefit more if we provide linguistic scaffolding &amp; plenty of patience &amp; practice. <a href="/LillianArdell/">Dr. Lillian Ardell | Bilingual Ed Advocate ✨</a> #DrKathyescamilla #MLL #ELL
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Signed up for this webinar on effectively implementing the new WIDA English Language Development Standards, 2020 Ed. Hoping to get resources & practical advice for enhancing multilingual learners' content knowledge and language proficiency. wida #multilinguals #ELD #ELLs #MLL

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Attending this webinar on strengthening academic language across disciplines. Looking forward to learning strategies on academic language in ELA, Science, Math, Music, & PE & strengthen our implementation of a culturally responsive curriculum school-wide Thanks Illinois Resource Center (IRC)

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I'm looking forward to learning from Shadia Salem on leveraging CAN DO portraits to foster differentiated instruction & promote a student-centric approach that recognizes & celebrates the unique assets & strengths each learner brings to the table. Illinois Resource Center (IRC) WIDA™ #CanDo

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Last June 23rd, I participated in the 5 day seminar given by TOLI TOLI for educators. Understanding the intersection of Holocaust and Human Rights is crucial for fostering a just and empathetic society. Networking with educators ensures this history is never forgotten.

Last June 23rd, I participated in the 5 day seminar given by TOLI <a href="/olgas_table/">TOLI</a>  for educators. Understanding the intersection of Holocaust and Human Rights is crucial for fostering a just and empathetic society. Networking with educators ensures this history is never forgotten.
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Language development is indeed my passion, & I'm committed to spreading its importance in education. As a multilingual learner educator, I recognize the crucial role it plays in enhancing communication, cognitive growth, and social interaction for students. Thanks 🌍 ναℓєηтιηα gσηzαℓєz!

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Looking forward to joining Shadia Salem webinar on wida Language Expectations! Her trainings are always insightful. Can't wait to see how this session will help me further support my students' language development. Thank you, Shadia! #WIDA #ELL

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Great webinar last September by Shadia Salem on WIDA™ ELD Standards 2020! Learned how to connect them to CCSS & embed into my units of study. Thanks for the clarity & confidence boost. #WIDA #ELL #professionaldevelopment Illinois Resource Center (IRC)

Great webinar last September by <a href="/ShadSalem/">Shadia Salem</a> on <a href="/WIDA_UW/">WIDA™</a> ELD Standards 2020! Learned how to connect them to CCSS &amp; embed into my units of study. Thanks for the clarity &amp; confidence boost. #WIDA #ELL #professionaldevelopment <a href="/IL_Resource_Ctr/">Illinois Resource Center (IRC)</a>
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Highly recommend 🇺🇦 Dr. Ruslana A. Westerlund/Руслана її/her insightful post, "An Invitation to Rethink Comprehensible Input". While CI is crucial, we need to move beyond scaffolds. Prioritize explicit language instruction to empower ELLs & language-rich learning environments #WIDA shorturl.at/xR2W3

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Excited to attend this Brisk Teaching session! As a multilingual educator in Vietnam, I'm eager to explore how Brisk can personalize learning for my ELLs. Looking forward to valuable insights and practical strategies! Thanks Ceci Gomez-Galvez (she.her.ella) #BriskTeaching #ELL #MultilingualEducation

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Exploring students' phonemic inventories is key! By understanding their L1 sounds, I can better support their English learning. Cognates boost vocab, while focusing on sounds missing in L1 improves pronunciation. Students❤️teaching me anchor words!

Exploring students' phonemic inventories is key! By understanding their L1 sounds, I can better support their English learning. Cognates boost vocab, while focusing on sounds missing in L1 improves pronunciation. Students❤️teaching me anchor words!
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Data is useless w/out a story. Teachers are often overwhelmed with data, with not enough training on how to interpret it. My recent Illinois Resource Center (IRC) webinar by Shadia Salem reinforced this – we need to empower teachers to turn data into actionable insights that drive real change

Data is useless w/out a story.  Teachers are often overwhelmed with data, with not enough training on how to interpret it.  My recent <a href="/IL_Resource_Ctr/">Illinois Resource Center (IRC)</a>  webinar by <a href="/ShadSalem/">Shadia Salem</a> reinforced this – we need to empower teachers to turn data into actionable insights that drive real change
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Starting the school year right! Joining my first WIDA webinar today on using their framework to help my multilingual learners with a big challenge: writing. Excited to learn new strategies to help them become confident writers! #WIDA #ELL #MultilingualLearners #Writing