On May 25, 2021 the Maine Department of Education announced through a Priority Notice its adoption of the WIDA English Language Development Standards Framework, 2020 Edition as a critical companion to the Maine Learning Results. WIDA’s ELD Standards Framework, 2020 Edition, serves as a foundation for systems that foster engaged interactive student learning and collaborative … Continue reading Resources Available for WIDA ELD Standards
Graciela Rivera, a bilingual librarian at Hartford Public Library's Park branch, is hosting summer events to support and engage with the local Hispanic community.
Graciela Rivera, a bilingual librarian at Hartford Public Library's Park branch, is hosting summer events to support and engage with the local Hispanic community.
Educators for a Multilingual Maine (EMME) has announced that Laura Wittmann has been named the 2023 English for Speakers of Other Languages (ESOL) Teacher of the Year. The honor was bestowed upon Ms. Wittmann by Stephanie Carbonneau, EMME President, at the organization’s annual conference. This year’s conference was co-hosted by the Department of Linguistics at … Continue reading Laura Wittmann Named 2023 ESOL Teacher of the Year
The Office of English Speakers of Other Languages (ESOL) Programs and Bilingual Programs has released a state definition of a Student with Limited or Interrupted Formal Education (SLIFE). This is a student who meets the following criteria: Is a multilingual learner; Has an English language proficiency level (as measured by WIDA assessments) of level 2.0 … Continue reading Maine Department of Education Defines Students with Limited or Interrupted Formal Education (SLIFE)