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Title: Article: English Language Learners Must Take Washington Assessment of Student Learning
Body: http://seattlepi.nwsource.com/local/354493_bilingual11.html?source=mypi WASL: Take it without a bit of English? By JESSICA BLANCHARD March 10, 2008 The Washington Assessment of Student Learning tests have become a frustrating annual exercise for both students and educators at the Secondary Bilingual Orientation Center in Queen Anne. The 263 teenage students there are all recent immigrants and refugees who don't yet speak or read well enough in English to transfer to one of Seattle Public Schools' traditional middle or high schools -- meaning that even if they understand the material covered on a section of the WASL, there's still virtually no way they'll pass. Still, federal law requires the school to make sure its students meet the same test-score targets as students who speak English fluently -- no exceptions. None of the students at the Bilingual Orientation Center in recent years has passed the WASL, landing the school on the federal "needs improvement" list -- an embarrassing label that comes with new sanctions each year. Read the entire article at http://seattlepi.nwsource.com/local/354493_bilingual11.html?source=mypi .
Source: Seattle Post-Intelligencer
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Title: Article: English Language Learners Must Take Washington Assessment of Student Learning
Body: http://seattlepi.nwsource.com/local/354493_bilingual11.html?source=mypi WASL: Take it without a bit of English? By JESSICA BLANCHARD March 10, 2008 The Washington Assessment of Student Learning tests have become a frustrating annual exercise for both students and educators at the Secondary Bilingual Orientation Center in Queen Anne. The 263 teenage students there are all recent immigrants and refugees who don't yet speak or read well enough in English to transfer to one of Seattle Public Schools' traditional middle or high schools -- meaning that even if they understand the material covered on a section of the WASL, there's still virtually no way they'll pass. Still, federal law requires the school to make sure its students meet the same test-score targets as students who speak English fluently -- no exceptions. None of the students at the Bilingual Orientation Center in recent years has passed the WASL, landing the school on the federal "needs improvement" list -- an embarrassing label that comes with new sanctions each year. Read the entire article at http://seattlepi.nwsource.com/local/354493_bilingual11.html?source=mypi .
Source: Seattle Post-Intelligencer
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Title: Language Links Wiki
Body: From http://languagelinks2006.wikispaces.com The purpose of this wiki is to provide a space in which secondary foreign language majors, student teachers, cooperating teachers, and university instructors can share insights, exchange ideas, solve problems, and collect useful materials through collaboration with a professional network of colleagues. It is particularly designed to support and sustain beginning teachers during their student teaching experience and first years of teaching. The wiki has language-specific resources for Arabic, ASL, Chinese, English-ESL, French, German, Hebrew, Italian, Japanese, Russian, and Spanish; as well as resources such as lesson planning templates, for methods instructors, and special needs. Visit the Language Links wiki at http://languagelinks2006.wikispaces.com .
Source: Language Links 2006
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Title: Language Links Wiki
Body: From http://languagelinks2006.wikispaces.com The purpose of this wiki is to provide a space in which secondary foreign language majors, student teachers, cooperating teachers, and university instructors can share insights, exchange ideas, solve problems, and collect useful materials through collaboration with a professional network of colleagues. It is particularly designed to support and sustain beginning teachers during their student teaching experience and first years of teaching. The wiki has language-specific resources for Arabic, ASL, Chinese, English-ESL, French, German, Hebrew, Italian, Japanese, Russian, and Spanish; as well as resources such as lesson planning templates, for methods instructors, and special needs. Visit the Language Links wiki at http://languagelinks2006.wikispaces.com .
Source: Language Links 2006
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Title: Assessment Tools and Testing Tips
Body: From http://nclrc.org Beginning in the February/March 2008 National Capitol Language Resource Center newsletter, an article called Testing Tips is offered. The current article discusses types of tests: achievement, performance, placement, and proficiency. Read the current Testing Tips article at http://nclrc.org/teaching_materials/assessment/testing_tips.html . The online article also features links to other assessment resources, including links to other assessment tools, a portfolio assessment guide, a link to the Foreign Language Assessment Directory at the Center for Applied Linguistics, and more.
Source: NCLRC
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Title: Assessment Tools and Testing Tips
Body: From http://nclrc.org Beginning in the February/March 2008 National Capitol Language Resource Center newsletter, an article called Testing Tips is offered. The current article discusses types of tests: achievement, performance, placement, and proficiency. Read the current Testing Tips article at http://nclrc.org/teaching_materials/assessment/testing_tips.html . The online article also features links to other assessment resources, including links to other assessment tools, a portfolio assessment guide, a link to the Foreign Language Assessment Directory at the Center for Applied Linguistics, and more.
Source: NCLRC
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Title: Book: Phraseology in Foreign Language Learning and Teaching
Body: From http://www.benjamins.com/cgi-bin/t_bookview.cgi?bookid=Z%20138 Phraseology in Foreign Language Learning and Teaching Edited by Fanny Meunier and Sylviane Granger Published by the John Benjamins Publishing Company Publisher’s summary: This book addresses the key role of phraseology in second language acquisition and instruction. It is divided into three main sections: Extracting and Describing Phraseological Units investigates the role played by native and learner corpora in the extraction and description of multiword units; Learning Phraseological Units deals with the learning aspect, this section also addresses issues in new literacies; and Recording and Exploiting Phraseological Units focuses on pedagogical tools, notably monolingual and bilingual dictionaries and textbooks. This collection is of particular relevance to researchers and teachers interested in the patterned nature of language. Visit the publisher’s website at http://www.benjamins.com/cgi-bin/t_bookview.cgi?bookid=Z%20138 .
Source: John Benjamins
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Title: Book: Phraseology in Foreign Language Learning and Teaching
Body: From http://www.benjamins.com/cgi-bin/t_bookview.cgi?bookid=Z%20138 Phraseology in Foreign Language Learning and Teaching Edited by Fanny Meunier and Sylviane Granger Published by the John Benjamins Publishing Company Publisher’s summary: This book addresses the key role of phraseology in second language acquisition and instruction. It is divided into three main sections: Extracting and Describing Phraseological Units investigates the role played by native and learner corpora in the extraction and description of multiword units; Learning Phraseological Units deals with the learning aspect, this section also addresses issues in new literacies; and Recording and Exploiting Phraseological Units focuses on pedagogical tools, notably monolingual and bilingual dictionaries and textbooks. This collection is of particular relevance to researchers and teachers interested in the patterned nature of language. Visit the publisher’s website at http://www.benjamins.com/cgi-bin/t_bookview.cgi?bookid=Z%20138 .
Source: John Benjamins
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Title: March 2008 Issue of T·ELL·E-GRAM
Body: March’s issue of T·ELL·E-GRAM focuses on writing. Articles include Standards-Based Writing for ELLs, tips for parents who want to help their children develop strong writing skills, and more. The current issue is available at http://www.colorincolorado.org/newsletters/tellegram/current .
Source: Colorín Colorado
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Title: March 2008 Issue of T·ELL·E-GRAM
Body: March’s issue of T·ELL·E-GRAM focuses on writing. Articles include Standards-Based Writing for ELLs, tips for parents who want to help their children develop strong writing skills, and more. The current issue is available at http://www.colorincolorado.org/newsletters/tellegram/current .
Source: Colorín Colorado
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Title: Call for Proposals: National TPRS Conference
Body: The National TPRS Conference is accepting proposals on strategies and techniques that will directly help TPRS teachers get better at TPRS. Proposals must be received by April 15th. The conference will take place in Denver, CO, July 21-25, 2008. For more information and to access a proposal form, go to http://tprstories.com/ntprs/2008/session-proposal-form-email2008.htm .
Source: TPRStories.com
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Title: Call for Proposals: National TPRS Conference
Body: The National TPRS Conference is accepting proposals on strategies and techniques that will directly help TPRS teachers get better at TPRS. Proposals must be received by April 15th. The conference will take place in Denver, CO, July 21-25, 2008. For more information and to access a proposal form, go to http://tprstories.com/ntprs/2008/session-proposal-form-email2008.htm .
Source: TPRStories.com
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Title: Central States 2009 Proposal Deadline
Body: Central States Conference on the Teaching of Foreign Languages Chicago, IL March 19-21, 2009 The deadline for proposals for the Central States Conference for the Teaching of Foreign Languages is April 15. The 2009 Theme is “Diversity by Design.” Submit your proposal online at http://www.onlinetrain.com/csc-prop .
Source: OFLA
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Title: Central States 2009 Proposal Deadline
Body: Central States Conference on the Teaching of Foreign Languages Chicago, IL March 19-21, 2009 The deadline for proposals for the Central States Conference for the Teaching of Foreign Languages is April 15. The 2009 Theme is “Diversity by Design.” Submit your proposal online at http://www.onlinetrain.com/csc-prop .
Source: OFLA
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Title: Call for Papers: GLoCALL Conference
Body: From http://glocall.org The GLoCALL Conference aims to share knowledge, research and experience on how to use computer technology to make language learning more effective and pleasant; to explore how the technology can be adapted to better meet the local needs of students and teachers, while at the same time providing global perspectives on computer-assisted language learning (CALL); and to bring the technology within the reach of local teachers who wish to develop their professionalism in CALL. Jakarta — November 7-9, 2008 Yogyakarta — November 10-12, 2008 Read the call for papers at http://glocall.org/course/view.php?id=25 .
Source: GLoCALL
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Title: Call for Papers: GLoCALL Conference
Body: From http://glocall.org The GLoCALL Conference aims to share knowledge, research and experience on how to use computer technology to make language learning more effective and pleasant; to explore how the technology can be adapted to better meet the local needs of students and teachers, while at the same time providing global perspectives on computer-assisted language learning (CALL); and to bring the technology within the reach of local teachers who wish to develop their professionalism in CALL. Jakarta — November 7-9, 2008 Yogyakarta — November 10-12, 2008 Read the call for papers at http://glocall.org/course/view.php?id=25 .
Source: GLoCALL
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Title: Illinois Teachers of English to Speakers of Other Languages Spring Workshop
Body: From http://www.ncela.gwu.edu/newsline/archives/2008/04/itbe_spring_wor.html Illinois Teachers of English to Speakers of Other Languages - Bilingual Education Harper College, Palatine, IL Saturday, April 19th 8:30am-1:00pm For information and schedule, go to http://www.itbe.org/spring.html?mode=preview .
Source: OELA
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Title: Illinois Teachers of English to Speakers of Other Languages Spring Workshop
Body: From http://www.ncela.gwu.edu/newsline/archives/2008/04/itbe_spring_wor.html Illinois Teachers of English to Speakers of Other Languages - Bilingual Education Harper College, Palatine, IL Saturday, April 19th 8:30am-1:00pm For information and schedule, go to http://www.itbe.org/spring.html?mode=preview .
Source: OELA
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Title: Elementary World Language Programs Information and Networking Session
Body: Elementary World Language Programs Information and Networking Session Date: May 07, 2008 Time: 9:00 AM - 1:00 PM Organizer: Debbie Robinson, ODE World Languages Consultant Location: State Library of Ohio, Room D, 274 East First Avenue, Columbus, OH 43201 Do you currently have an elementary world language program or are you thinking of starting one? This information and networking session for administrators and curriculum directors will help districts implement the Foreign Language Advisory Council’s recommendations concerning early language learning.* Early language specialists from ODE and the field will provide ideas and resources, and facilitate the networking session. Registration in STARS is available now. There is no cost for participation, but space is limited to the first 70 people who register. Limit two people per district, please. The meeting will take place on Wednesday, May 7. Registration will open at 9 a.m. The program will run from 9:30-1 p.m. at the State Library of Ohio, Room D, 274 East First Avenue, Columbus, OH, 43201. If you have questions or need help with STARS registration, please contact Pamela Hogans at (614) 387-2251.
Source: OFLA
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Title: Elementary World Language Programs Information and Networking Session
Body: Elementary World Language Programs Information and Networking Session Date: May 07, 2008 Time: 9:00 AM - 1:00 PM Organizer: Debbie Robinson, ODE World Languages Consultant Location: State Library of Ohio, Room D, 274 East First Avenue, Columbus, OH 43201 Do you currently have an elementary world language program or are you thinking of starting one? This information and networking session for administrators and curriculum directors will help districts implement the Foreign Language Advisory Council’s recommendations concerning early language learning.* Early language specialists from ODE and the field will provide ideas and resources, and facilitate the networking session. Registration in STARS is available now. There is no cost for participation, but space is limited to the first 70 people who register. Limit two people per district, please. The meeting will take place on Wednesday, May 7. Registration will open at 9 a.m. The program will run from 9:30-1 p.m. at the State Library of Ohio, Room D, 274 East First Avenue, Columbus, OH, 43201. If you have questions or need help with STARS registration, please contact Pamela Hogans at (614) 387-2251.
Source: OFLA
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