ERIC Number: ED606049
Record Type: Non-Journal
Publication Date: 2020
Pages: 29
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Supporting Multilingual/English Learners during School Closures
Gallardo, Veronica M.; Finnegan, Patty; Ingram, Amy; Martin, Shannon
Washington Office of Superintendent of Public Instruction
The sudden closure of educational facilities due to the novel coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic has brought about many trials and struggles. For families and students, it means the loss of structure, connection, and valuable instructional time. For administrators, educators, and support staff, it means a sudden shift in the way teaching and learning happens. For everyone, the closure of school facilities presents an opportunity to connect to students in new and innovative ways to continue providing them with high-quality English language development services and meaningful access to content instruction. This publication from the Washington Office of Superintendent of Public (OSPI) is intended to provide guidance and strategies for providing continuous learning to multilingual/English learners. Instruction Professional development and learning resources are included in the appendices. These resources include technology-based options and others that are not technology dependent. Developing alternative plans for continuous learning is a monumental challenge for local systems with limited resources and it is the hope that this guidance will assist those efforts.
Descriptors: Bilingual Education, Bilingual Students, English Language Learners, School Closing, Distance Education, Educational Strategies, Best Practices, Educational Planning, Family Involvement, Student Participation, Learner Engagement, Access to Education, Individualized Instruction, Social Development, Emotional Development, Elementary Secondary Education, Resources, COVID-19, Pandemics
Washington Office of Superintendent of Public Instruction. Old Capitol Building, P.O. Box 47200, Olympia, WA 98504-7200. Tel: 360-725-6000; Web site: http://www.k12.wa.us/
Publication Type: Guides - General
Education Level: Elementary Secondary Education
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Language: English
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Authoring Institution: Washington Office of Superintendent of Public Instruction
Identifiers - Location: Washington
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