ESL & World Languages

English as a Second Language and

World Languages

Teachers

Quick Links

OELA - Office of English Language Acquisition

Schools' Civil Rights Obligations to English Learner Students and Limited English Proficient Parents

ESL Tool Kit U.S. Department of Education

Newcomers Tool Kit U.S. Department of Education

Family Toolkit

“Being Bilingual is a Superpower”

ALSDE English Learners

Alabama Framework for English Learner Success

Seal of Biliteracy

Alabama Seal of Biliteracy Guideline Overview and Guidelines for Public Schools

Student Assessment Resource Guide for English Learners

AL High School Graduation Requirements

ALSDE Translated Forms

BCS ESL and World Languages Page

En Español

BCS ESL District Plan

ESL Resource Guide for Faculty and Staff

ESL Title I Box Checklist

ESL Compliance Document

ESL Title I Box Documentation

FAFSA Waiver Memorandum and Eng-Span Forms

New MLs to add on PowerSchool

Empower Academy Middle and High School Students

WIDA ELD Standards Framework

WIDA Can Do Descriptors

WIDA Self-Paced Workshops

World Languages

Seal of Biliteracy - SoBL

Alabam Seal of Biliteracy Overview and Guidelines

ACTFL Assessment of Performance toward Proficiency in Languages® (AAPPL)

Global Seal Colleges and Universities

UAB is first university in Alabama to award Global Seal of Biliteracy

English as a Second Language

ESL Basic Terminology

TERMINOLOGY TO DESCRIBE MULTILINGUAL LEARNERS: LABELS AND THEIR IMPLICATIONS

1500+ MLs in BCS

20+ Languages represented, including indigenous languages

93%+ are Spanish Speakers

63%+ born in the U.S.

5%+ receive SpEd Services

28%+ are newcomers (1st year in a U.S. school)

Less than 1% are considered long-term ELs (5+ years in the program)

18 students were awarded the Seal of Biliteracy in 2023

ESL Program Guidelines

Potential ELs who enroll during the summer or the first day of school must be assessed for English language proficiency within 30 days of enrollment.
Potential ELs who enroll after the first day of school must be assessed for English language proficiency within 10 days of enrollment.

Accommodations

ALABAMA ACCOMMODATIONS TRAINING

ELs with Disabilities

WIDA Alternate Proficiency Levels Descriptors and Alternate Can Do Descriptors.pdf

English Learners with Disabilities: Shining a Light on Dual-Identified Students

Instructional Strategies for Dually-Identified Students

English Learners with Disabilities

ALSDE English Learners and the Special Education Process

Empower Academy - Our Newcomers Program

Empower Academy - Google Site

Middle School Located at

W. E. Putnam Middle School

1757 Montclair Rd, Birmingham, AL 35210

High School Located at:

George W. Carver High School

3900 24th St N, Birmingham, AL 3520

Schedule a visit with us to learn about our Newcomers Program https://calendly.com/msblancoesl

Communication and Translation Resources

U.S. Department of Justice and Civil Rights guidance on English Learners: Notice of Language Assistance

Guide Helps Newcomer Students' Families Navigate the U.S. School System

ESL Translation and Interpretation Services Infographic - English and Spanish

BCS Translation Services Resource Guide

Margarita Rivera

District Interpreter Specialist

Email:

mmelendez@bhm.k12.al.us

Text/Call:

(205) 963-4973

Submit an interpretation or translation request: https://forms.office.com/r/eiGNjxZCfY

Transact

Parents Notices in Multiple Languages

Transact Access Visual Guide

Master Word

Over-the-phone interpreter

Translation of documents

Sign Language interpretation

Master Word Guide ALSDE

Language Line

Over-the-phone interpreter

BCS Language Line Guide

Language Line Quick Reference Guide

Language Line Tips

BCS Departments Liaison

BCS Liaison Contact List

Professional Development

Login to your CLEVER account

to find ESL PD Opportunities

on the Nearpod District Library

ESL PD Menu

WIDA Selfpace Workshops.pdf

Virtual ELLevation Training Links

Alabama ELLevation Education Link

ALABAMA ACCOMMODATIONS TRAINING

ELLevation Professional Learning Modules

WIDA Professional Learning

Colorin Colorado Leading Professional Development

3 Keys for Working with Students with Limited English

Go To Strategies: Scaffolding Options for K-12 EL Teachers

TRANSLANGUAGING: A CUNY-NYSIEB GUIDE FOR EDUCATORS

All in! How Educators Can Advocate for English Language Learners

Micro-Credentials | NEAA micro-credential is a short, competency-based recognition. NEA offers over 175 micro-credentials that have been created by educators for educators.

Universities with ESL Programs

FREE American Sign Language Classes

Conferences

Calendar or Events

https://events.wida.us/event/61b660bb-ae7a-4808-a600-b52cb8429154/websitePage:df640697-5013-429f-8cb8-dbb72f8d8fbc

Grants available for your classroom

Grant Writing WorkshopOur Funds of Knowledge on Grants

Literacy & Language Learning

Online Dictionaries

English-Spanish Glossary for Educational Settings

Merriam-Webster Visual Dictionary Online

English ESL Picture Dictionaries with Audio

ESL Picture Dictionary

ESL Picture Dictionary Definition and Words in Context

Video Dictionary

Educalingo

Math Visual Dictionary

Math is Fun Visual Dictionary

Toy Theater Interactive Math Learning

NASA Picture Dictionary

Diccionario de la Real Academia de la Lengua Española

Etimología - El Castellano

Dictionnaire de Français

Le Robert Dico en Ligne

Join Our Google Classroom for Teachers

ESL Elementary School Google Classroom

ESL Middle School Google Classroom

ESL High School Google Classroom

ESL Free Online Resources

Newcomers Basic Communication Cards

Classroom Supplies Labels

Newcomers Visual Daily Schedule

Visual Classroom Directions Poster

Cognates List English-Spanish

List of regular and irregular verbs English-Spanish

Storyboots Channel K-5

Super Simple Learning Songs K-5

ESL Listening Lab

Daily ESL Listening Practice with Comprehension Questions

Breaking News English Lessons

Interactive Notebook Seasonal

Literacy Resources

Alabama Literacy Act for Multilingual Learners

Kindergarten Readiness: Literacy and Language

Graphic Organizers Templates

Every Day Edits

Hands On A Collection of ESL Literacy Activities

Worksheets Creator

K-5 Learning Worksheets

Thematic List for Beginners

Mind Blooming Grammar Explained 9-12

Digital Elkonin boxes

Raz-Plus ELL Edition At-a-Glance

Raz-Kids Overview

Reading Lexile Correlation Chart

San Diego Quick Assessment of Reading Ability

S.P.I.R.E. Placement test

S.P.I.R.E. Scope and Sequence

The PAST test

Dolch Sight Words Assessment

Free Sight Words Worksheets

Technology Shelf

Virtual Resources for Teachers

Emailing TechGuide2023-1.pdf

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Virtual Field Trips

360o cities

NatGeo 360 Virtual Field Trips

AEA virtual trips.pptx

Power School & Schoology

Schoology 101

Schoology PowerSchool Grade Sync and Apps

Kami and Schoology

ELLevation

Welcome, Alabama Educators!

Ellevation Teacher Invite

Ellevation Platform 2023 Back to School Webinars

Alabama/Ellevation Training Registration

ELLevation Back to School Webinars

Ellevation Strategies in Action

ELLevation Strategies

ELLevation Resources - EL Community

Found on CLEVER

Become a Nearpod Certified Educator

Google Master

Become a Google Certified Educator

Google Maps Treks

Other online resources

Khan Academy Yotuube Channel

Miacademy Learning Channel K-8

SciShow Kids K-8

Ted Ed 9-12

U.S. Office of Educational Technology

AI Chat GBT - Open Chat bot

Ask the Chat GBT AI and get answers to all of your questions in writing.

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