Sep 15, 2017 | Bilingual, Early Childhood, ELL, ESL, Oral Language
As an Early-Childhood Educator for 20+ years, I have always had a handle on the developmental stages and capabilities of my very active little learners. Even so, if I had a nickel for every time I pleaded, “Honey, please sit still” or “Can you try to control your...
Sep 15, 2017 | Early Childhood, Early Intervention, ELL, English Learning, ESL, LEP, Literacy
Education comes with a hefty price tag, and early childhood education is no exception. Depending on the program, it can cost anywhere from $3K to $10K+ per student per year. Wow! No wonder it’s so hard for every child to gain access to a good program. In 2010,...
Sep 11, 2017 | Early Childhood, English Learning, High School Graduation, LEP, Reading
It’s hard to believe the Class of 2015 has graduated and soon the Class of 2016 will be returning for their final year of high school. High school graduation rates are at an all-time high and climbing! According to the US Department of Education, 81% of the class of...
Sep 11, 2017 | Early Childhood, ELL, Oral Language, Pre-K Education, Reading
According to an article in StateImpact Indiana, “The number of students considered English Language Learners in Indiana grew by more than 20 percent over the last five years.” With over 60,000 English Language Learner (ELLs) students in public and private schools in...