Sep 11, 2017 | ELL, English Learning, ESL, LEP, Reading
While visiting the United States during the summer months, Wayne and Natalie Sawatsky, owners and GrapeSEED teachers of Interlink School in Azerbaijan, were able to spend a few days in the Detroit area of Michigan! One of the many highlights was spending a bit of time...
Sep 11, 2017 | ELL, English Learning, ESL, LEP, Reading
It’s the most wonderful time of the year! Hard to believe, but it’s back-to-school time again already. Parents are out snagging the latest and greatest school supplies (back-to-school spending is second only to November-December holiday season spending!) while...
Sep 11, 2017 | ELL, English Learning, Literacy, Oral Language, Preschool
When we say we’ll be there for you and your students, we mean it! Time and time again we have received emails expressing heartfelt thanks or have been approached by educators praising our Support team and trainers. It is much appreciated and, we believe, well...
Sep 11, 2017 | Early Childhood Education, Elementary, Michigan, Reading, Third Grade
In an effort to help Michigan students reach grade-level reading proficiency by third grade, Representative Amanda Price (R) introduced House Bill 4822, also known as the Third Grade Reading Bill, back on August 18, 2015. The bill proposes that third-grade students...
Sep 11, 2017 | Early Childhood Education, ELL, Parent Engagement, School
According to the National Education Association, “English Language Learners (ELLs) are the fastest growing segment of the public school population. Over the past 15 years, the number of ELL students has nearly doubled—to about 5 million. By 2015, ELL enrollment in...
