EBCAN Showcase: Compliments, questions, reflections, feedback, shout outs and celebrations..... by Lindsey Bird https://padlet.com/lbird26/13okc6m6geuuk9bk Thank you for attending! Your input is of great value to us. en-us 2023-06-07 20:24:48 UTC 2025-10-08 04:18:51 UTC hello@padlet.com https://padlet-uploads.storage.googleapis.com/1042735710/a78edd32861d84dc283c4d7fe517bb50/Change_agent_logo_light_version.png Liz took a team from Sacramento City Unified to visit Sanger and Selma Unified School Districts to observe best practices for secondary newcomer! lbird26 https://padlet.com/lbird26/13okc6m6geuuk9bk/wish/2623569867 2023-06-14 15:41:44 UTC https://padlet.com/lbird26/13okc6m6geuuk9bk/wish/2623569867 Ruth Luna earned her master's degree in the midst of teaching and being a Change Agent! lbird26 https://padlet.com/lbird26/13okc6m6geuuk9bk/wish/2623570543 2023-06-14 15:42:29 UTC https://padlet.com/lbird26/13okc6m6geuuk9bk/wish/2623570543 Brandon used his implementation grants funds to make sure every student saw their language and culture integrated into campus life! lbird26 https://padlet.com/lbird26/13okc6m6geuuk9bk/wish/2623573560 2023-06-14 15:46:32 UTC https://padlet.com/lbird26/13okc6m6geuuk9bk/wish/2623573560 Joanne used her implementation grant funds to host an EL Parent Night focused on welcoming and including newly arrived Afghan Refugee families. As a result, an Afghan father was elected to the School Site Council! lbird26 https://padlet.com/lbird26/13okc6m6geuuk9bk/wish/2623574786 2023-06-14 15:48:16 UTC https://padlet.com/lbird26/13okc6m6geuuk9bk/wish/2623574786 Juventina did a masterful job leading her team through bringing both Principle 1 and Principle 2 of the EL Roadmap to life. As a result, she has been elevated to lead that work across campus in the 2023-2024 school year. lbird26 https://padlet.com/lbird26/13okc6m6geuuk9bk/wish/2623575987 2023-06-14 15:50:04 UTC https://padlet.com/lbird26/13okc6m6geuuk9bk/wish/2623575987 Welcome EBCAN Cohort 3! We can't wait to see the impact your change efforts make. lbird26 https://padlet.com/lbird26/13okc6m6geuuk9bk/wish/2623579790 2023-06-14 15:55:41 UTC https://padlet.com/lbird26/13okc6m6geuuk9bk/wish/2623579790 Liz Villanueva shares her story and experience with such passion and has shown how she was able to pivot as her role changed to amplify her impact. https://padlet.com/lbird26/13okc6m6geuuk9bk/wish/2623894276 2023-06-15 00:44:07 UTC https://padlet.com/lbird26/13okc6m6geuuk9bk/wish/2623894276 Love the authentic and relevant discussion of the EL Roadmap ajohnson894 https://padlet.com/lbird26/13okc6m6geuuk9bk/wish/2623908428 2023-06-15 00:58:24 UTC https://padlet.com/lbird26/13okc6m6geuuk9bk/wish/2623908428 Great job of recognizing the difference between family engagement and family INVOLVEMENT!! ajohnson894 https://padlet.com/lbird26/13okc6m6geuuk9bk/wish/2623919135 2023-06-15 01:08:20 UTC https://padlet.com/lbird26/13okc6m6geuuk9bk/wish/2623919135 I was most impressed about the strong advocacy the teachers have for each individual student. Working with parents to understand the benefits of the DLI programs. https://padlet.com/lbird26/13okc6m6geuuk9bk/wish/2623919341 2023-06-15 01:08:31 UTC https://padlet.com/lbird26/13okc6m6geuuk9bk/wish/2623919341 Dual Language - Gerard https://padlet.com/lbird26/13okc6m6geuuk9bk/wish/2623919354 Thank you so much for sharing how you are working to implement dual language programs in Mendota. The community is a great place and will surely benefit from the investment you and the team is making.]]> 2023-06-15 01:08:32 UTC https://padlet.com/lbird26/13okc6m6geuuk9bk/wish/2623919354 The change agent work is multidirectional-- working with the school, other teachers, families, students, and more. There's so much work to be done but its inspiring to see folks following their strengths and the strengths of the people and places they work with syharris https://padlet.com/lbird26/13okc6m6geuuk9bk/wish/2623919420 2023-06-15 01:08:35 UTC https://padlet.com/lbird26/13okc6m6geuuk9bk/wish/2623919420 https://padlet.com/lbird26/13okc6m6geuuk9bk/wish/2623920299 I loved all the great ideas that the presenters had. I was truly inspired and took notes. 🤗]]> 2023-06-15 01:09:22 UTC https://padlet.com/lbird26/13okc6m6geuuk9bk/wish/2623920299 I really felt encouraged by the story of students with special needs in a DI class and how the parents were supported when they chose to keep them in DI because they saw the great growth in their child. https://padlet.com/lbird26/13okc6m6geuuk9bk/wish/2623921444 2023-06-15 01:10:23 UTC https://padlet.com/lbird26/13okc6m6geuuk9bk/wish/2623921444 Dr. Mendez did an excellent job advocating for our students and sharing her knowledge and experience. I am so grateful to her and this experience and listening to her expertise and her sharing her knowledge. Thank you!!! https://padlet.com/lbird26/13okc6m6geuuk9bk/wish/2623946436 2023-06-15 01:28:44 UTC https://padlet.com/lbird26/13okc6m6geuuk9bk/wish/2623946436 I am here to support a teacher. Watching her and all these teacher make such a powerful impact at their site has truly been inspiring. Seeing such strong dedication not only impacts families and students but also other co-workers. I can 100% affirm that y'all (every teacher a part of teach plus) grow a support environment for EMLs. ghuertahernandez https://padlet.com/lbird26/13okc6m6geuuk9bk/wish/2623961249 2023-06-15 01:42:46 UTC https://padlet.com/lbird26/13okc6m6geuuk9bk/wish/2623961249 https://padlet.com/lbird26/13okc6m6geuuk9bk/wish/2623966109 I feel a lot better about the journey I’m about to embark on. Thank you! It was a great showcase! ]]> 2023-06-15 01:47:49 UTC https://padlet.com/lbird26/13okc6m6geuuk9bk/wish/2623966109 The importance of teacher leadership along with admin support can make a lasting impact. Even where there are barriers!! ajohnson894 https://padlet.com/lbird26/13okc6m6geuuk9bk/wish/2623967044 2023-06-15 01:48:44 UTC https://padlet.com/lbird26/13okc6m6geuuk9bk/wish/2623967044 https://padlet.com/lbird26/13okc6m6geuuk9bk/wish/2623967955 Thank you for allowing us, Cohort 3, to hear and learn from the presenters. Every single one of them had such great ideas and shared AMAZING projects! ]]> 2023-06-15 01:49:41 UTC https://padlet.com/lbird26/13okc6m6geuuk9bk/wish/2623967955 https://padlet.com/lbird26/13okc6m6geuuk9bk/wish/2623972146 Thank you, Lindsey and Teach Plus, for guiding and empowering us to be impactful change agents despite the obstacles. I am grateful and blessed to have been part of Teach Plus. My project will continue because of you! 

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