Season 4, Episode 3: Supporting Our English Learners, Dr. Michelle Barrios and Sussan Ortega
Episode Description: In this episode, Jenny interviews Dr. Michelle Barrios and Sussan Ortega, members of the Corona-Norco USD English Learner and Equity Department. Sussan and Michelle speak to the beauty and the challenge for teachers, schools, and families in supporting English Language Learners. They remind educators that our English Language Learners bring a whole range of assets and diversity that contributes to the richness in our classrooms.
Items Mentioned:
ELPAC.org -English Language Proficiency Assessments for California
English Leaner Advisory Committee (CDE)
Other Resources:
Online Resources for Teaching ELLS Training (Larry Ferlazzo)
CNUSDEdChat Season 3 Ep 2: Affirming Multiculturalism, Bilingualism, & Respect
Sacramento County Office of Education eStandards
Test Results for California's Assessments (including ELPAC)
DataQuest-Provides meaningful data and statistics about California's -12 public educational system
California School Dashboard -Explore information about your local school and district