By Sydney Snyder | March 2, 2017 It is important to consider the digital divide that may exist between ELs and their non-EL peers and how that affects computer-based testing. While most ELs are probably familiar with smartphones, because some lack access to computers at home and at school, they…
Originally published on Colorin Colorado by Diane Staehr Fenner and Sydney Snyder / February 27, 2014 This week we’d like to focus on taking a closer look at CCSS-based curriculum that meets English language learners (ELLs)’ needs. I was recently asked to review ESL curriculum that is being developed for a state education…
Thank you for reading the DSF Consulting October 2013 newsletter. We have a lot of news to share with you! Advocating for English Learners: A Guide for Educators Diane Staehr Fenner’s new book Advocating for English Learners: A Guide for Educators made its debut last week at the Illinois Bilingual…
Originally posted September 6, 2013 on Colorin Colorado by Diane Staehr Fenner In my last post, I analyzed a third grade English PARCC language arts research simulation taskthrough an ELL lens. For that task, students are asked to read one passage (in this case, a text excerpt from the book Eliza’s Cherry Trees) and answer…
Originally published on Colorin Colorado August 23, 2013 by Diane Staehr Fenner As you may have heard, the Common Core assessment consortium PARCC just released new sample items last week in English language arts (ELA) in grades 3-11 and in mathematics in grades 3-8 and high school. Since teachers will need to plan…
Thank you for your interest in DSF Consulting! Please take a look at ways in which we have been supporting English learners’ success during the past month. DSF Consulting Projects Underway We began an exciting new project with the Peace Corps. This project will include developing a relationship with an…
