Our second AL Framework for EL PLC meeting was successful. Houston Elem. teachers shared creative strategies to help ELs learn academic vocabulary. Thanks to the teachers and district leaders in Talladega City schools. Dr. Quentin Jerome Lee Michele Lee, Ed.S. KTodd

It was a pleasure meeting Dr. Quentin Jerome Lee, the Superintendent of Talladega City Schools. Thanks for your leadership and dedication to the students and teachers in Talladega. #excellence #strong

Successful collaboration meeting with the ESL teachers, Chief Academic Officer, & Assistant Principal Magic City Acceptance Academy. Thanks for empowering ALL students to reach their highest potential.

Powerful conversations filled the grade-level meetings Tarrant City Schools Elementary about effective instruction & strategies for ELs. I value all the dedicated teachers at Tarrant City Schools. ARI / The Alabama Reading Initiative Alabama State Department of Education Michele Lee, Ed.S. KTodd

Yes, Mrs. Toje knows exactly what to do to ensure our ESL students at LipscombEL become proficient!🎯 We're #MovingtheNeedle!💯 ARI / The Alabama Reading Initiative Rebecca Padin Kirsten L. Marshall Patrisha Harris-Allen Dr. Jennifer Joines, NBCT

Thanks to Dr. Alyssa Rushton for partnering with me to assist the EL teachers Magic City Acceptance Academy. You are greatly appreciated by everyone. Bessemer City Schools Cross-district Collaboration Dr. Autumm M. Jeter

Great participation from Region 4 teachers during WIDA Training UA/UWA Regional Inservice Center Thanks to Stephanie Reynolds for conducting an amazing session to help teachers who work with ELs.

I would like to thank the administrators and teachers at Tarrant Intermediate School for inviting me to participate in their grade-level data meetings. It’s important to start with data and end with data. That’s how we move students to the next level.

The WIDA ELD Standard Framework’s Journey continues with Midfield City Schools. Thanks to all the secondary teachers for participating in this impactful training. #MakingADifferenceEveryDay Alabama State Department of Education Midfield City Schools

Another productive and dynamic EL Framework PLC meeting Bessemer City Middle school. Thanks to Dr. Alyssa Rushton & Brenda P. Rumley and Dr. Autumm M. Jeter for making this PLC meeting successful.

Great EL Framework PLC meeting at Houston Elementary. Hats off to the teachers in Talladega City Schools system. Dr. Quentin Jerome Lee Dega City Tigers Alabama State Department of Education

I love what I do! Modeling small group lessons to help teachers meet the needs of “ALL” students. Many strategies for ELs will work for other students. Thanks Ms. Hines for your hard work and dedication to the students of Bessemer City Schools. Dr. Autumm M. Jeter Dr. Alyssa Rushton Brenda P. Rumley

Enjoyed planning meeting today with the dedicated 4th grade teachers at Tarrant Intermediate school.Alabama State Department of Education

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Hats off to Hoover City Schools for hosting a Multilingual Registration Fair to assist EL families with registering their students for school. Great cross district collaboration with Bessemer City Schools. KTodd Dr. Melissa Shields, NBCT

EL summer camp is off to a great start at Tarrant High School! Students are engaged in math, literacy, language, geography, art, SEL, and much more. Great camp!

Thank you, Dr. Perry for organizing a great EL summer camp Tarrant City Schools schools. Your teachers are amazing! KTodd Dr. Melissa Shields, NBCT

Empower Academy Awards Ceremony was held today at G.W. Carver HS. Class of 2023 was the first class to graduate from the newcomer program. Congratulations! KTodd Dr. Melissa Shields, NBCT

Thanks to Dr. Alyssa Rushton and Mr. Barco on leading an outstanding EL summer camp Bessemer City Schools. Students were actively engaged in reading the novel, “The House on Mango street”.