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      <title>EB/EL Classroom Toolkit &amp; Explanation - Emma McPherson by Emma Mcpherson</title>
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      <description>INST 363</description>
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      <pubDate>2023-04-29 20:24:58 UTC</pubDate>
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         <title>TEA Resources</title>
         <author>emcpherson6</author>
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         <description><![CDATA[<div>TELPAS Resources from TEA - It is important to know what resources and guidance are available regarding TELPAS testing as a new teacher.</div>]]></description>
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         <pubDate>2023-04-30 01:50:56 UTC</pubDate>
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         <title>TEA Alternate Resources</title>
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         <link>https://padlet.com/emcpherson6/y6w85k77p0o5v7nn/wish/2572762263</link>
         <description><![CDATA[<div>TELPAS Alternate Resources from TEA - Knowing that alternate testing is available for EBs (and EBs with disabilities) is essential to equitably assessing English learned.</div>]]></description>
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         <pubDate>2023-04-30 01:53:36 UTC</pubDate>
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         <title>Communicative Language Teaching</title>
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         <link>https://padlet.com/emcpherson6/y6w85k77p0o5v7nn/wish/2572947861</link>
         <description><![CDATA[<div>This is a method that resonates with me most, so it is important I reference it.</div><div><br></div>]]></description>
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         <pubDate>2023-04-30 13:39:07 UTC</pubDate>
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         <title>Content Based Language Instruction</title>
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         <link>https://padlet.com/emcpherson6/y6w85k77p0o5v7nn/wish/2572951115</link>
         <description><![CDATA[<div>I find this method very beneficial to the development of EBs/ELs language proficiency, so I would like to have it to reference.</div>]]></description>
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         <pubDate>2023-04-30 13:47:45 UTC</pubDate>
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         <title>TEA Support for Special Populations</title>
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         <link>https://padlet.com/emcpherson6/y6w85k77p0o5v7nn/wish/2572952722</link>
         <description><![CDATA[<div>As TEA identifies EBs/ELs as a special population, I think it is important to have resources that support their recovery of learning losses due to the pandemic.</div>]]></description>
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         <pubDate>2023-04-30 13:52:12 UTC</pubDate>
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         <title>Addressing the Needs of ELLs Post-Covid</title>
         <author>emcpherson6</author>
         <link>https://padlet.com/emcpherson6/y6w85k77p0o5v7nn/wish/2572970458</link>
         <description><![CDATA[<div>As a general education teacher, it is imperative I understand the struggles ELLs face after the pandemic, and what I can do to support them (including SEL).</div>]]></description>
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         <pubDate>2023-04-30 14:36:29 UTC</pubDate>
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         <title>TEA Resources</title>
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         <link>https://padlet.com/emcpherson6/y6w85k77p0o5v7nn/wish/2572971476</link>
         <description><![CDATA[<div>LPACs seem overwhelming, but this links' description of them and resources for them make me feel more confident in my abilities to support ELLs.</div>]]></description>
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         <pubDate>2023-04-30 14:38:59 UTC</pubDate>
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         <title>Reading/Language Arts</title>
         <author>emcpherson6</author>
         <link>https://padlet.com/emcpherson6/y6w85k77p0o5v7nn/wish/2572972429</link>
         <description><![CDATA[<div>If I end up teaching 3rd-6th grade, this is a great link that details resources for ELA assessments and writing samples, in accordance with PLDs.</div>]]></description>
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         <pubDate>2023-04-30 14:41:21 UTC</pubDate>
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         <title>TEA Resources</title>
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         <link>https://padlet.com/emcpherson6/y6w85k77p0o5v7nn/wish/2572974118</link>
         <description><![CDATA[<div>This details supports recommended for EBs/ELs, including those with learning disabilities. This is a great starting place for me to pull ideas from as a new teacher needing to suggest accommodations for EBs/ELs.</div>]]></description>
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         <pubDate>2023-04-30 14:44:50 UTC</pubDate>
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         <title>Response to Intervention (RTI)</title>
         <author>emcpherson6</author>
         <link>https://padlet.com/emcpherson6/y6w85k77p0o5v7nn/wish/2572974713</link>
         <description><![CDATA[<div>This link is a great reference point for me as a new teacher to understand how to support EBs/ELs before considering testing for special education.</div>]]></description>
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         <pubDate>2023-04-30 14:46:19 UTC</pubDate>
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         <title>ELPS &quot;I can&quot; Statements</title>
         <author>emcpherson6</author>
         <link>https://padlet.com/emcpherson6/y6w85k77p0o5v7nn/wish/2572976230</link>
         <description><![CDATA[<div>I would like to display similar student centered "I can" statements on a bulletin board in my classroom to encourage&nbsp; EBs/ELs to take responsibility for their English learning.</div>]]></description>
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         <pubDate>2023-04-30 14:50:03 UTC</pubDate>
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         <title>ELPS Lesson Planning Guide</title>
         <author>emcpherson6</author>
         <link>https://padlet.com/emcpherson6/y6w85k77p0o5v7nn/wish/2572977429</link>
         <description><![CDATA[<div>This toolkit represents the many resources available for general education teachers to use as a guide for integrating ELPS expectations into lesson planning- Something I imagine would be very helpful as a new teacher.</div>]]></description>
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         <pubDate>2023-04-30 14:53:23 UTC</pubDate>
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         <title>Linguistic Accommodations</title>
         <author>emcpherson6</author>
         <link>https://padlet.com/emcpherson6/y6w85k77p0o5v7nn/wish/2572987033</link>
         <description><![CDATA[<div>This graphic details the ways the needs of ELLs are addressed during STAAR testing- something I was unsure about and would like to have to reference.</div>]]></description>
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         <pubDate>2023-04-30 15:13:27 UTC</pubDate>
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         <title>Decision Making</title>
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         <link>https://padlet.com/emcpherson6/y6w85k77p0o5v7nn/wish/2572988282</link>
         <description><![CDATA[<div>This image simplifies my role in the LPAC decision making process as a general educator, which is very important for me to know.</div>]]></description>
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         <pubDate>2023-04-30 15:16:02 UTC</pubDate>
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         <title>Teacher Shortage and EBs/ELs</title>
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         <link>https://padlet.com/emcpherson6/y6w85k77p0o5v7nn/wish/2572990390</link>
         <description><![CDATA[<div>Being that I am from San Antonio, I found this article very interesting. It identified the ESL certification process as a contributing factor to the shortage of equipped educators. It is important for me to stay up to date with issues in ELL education, especially in my hometown.</div>]]></description>
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         <pubDate>2023-04-30 15:21:02 UTC</pubDate>
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         <title>Teacher Shortage and Bilingual Education</title>
         <author>emcpherson6</author>
         <link>https://padlet.com/emcpherson6/y6w85k77p0o5v7nn/wish/2572992191</link>
         <description><![CDATA[<div>I will most likely move and teach in North Texas, so it is important I understand how the teacher shortage is affecting EBs/ELs in this region, and how I can counteract it.</div>]]></description>
         <enclosure url="https://www.axios.com/local/dallas/2023/02/21/national-teacher-shortage-bilingual-education" />
         <pubDate>2023-04-30 15:25:27 UTC</pubDate>
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         <title>Fact Sheet</title>
         <author>emcpherson6</author>
         <link>https://padlet.com/emcpherson6/y6w85k77p0o5v7nn/wish/2572993829</link>
         <description><![CDATA[<div>This graphic illustrates the regional distribution of&nbsp;ELs, Spanish as the primary second language spoken in schools, and more- which simplifies concepts for me to easily reference.</div>]]></description>
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         <pubDate>2023-04-30 15:29:17 UTC</pubDate>
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         <title>Using Nearpod to Support EBs</title>
         <author>emcpherson6</author>
         <link>https://padlet.com/emcpherson6/y6w85k77p0o5v7nn/wish/2572994802</link>
         <description><![CDATA[<div>While I am familiar with Nearpod, this article identifies specific ways to use the app to support EBs expecially.</div>]]></description>
         <enclosure url="https://nearpod.com/blog/support-english-learners-with-technology/" />
         <pubDate>2023-04-30 15:31:32 UTC</pubDate>
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         <title>Sketchnoting</title>
         <author>emcpherson6</author>
         <link>https://padlet.com/emcpherson6/y6w85k77p0o5v7nn/wish/2572996070</link>
         <description><![CDATA[<div>This graphic is useful for me as a general education educator as it visually represents sketch-noting, something I would love to use with ELLs in my elementary school classroom.</div>]]></description>
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         <pubDate>2023-04-30 15:34:48 UTC</pubDate>
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         <title>Fact Graphic</title>
         <author>emcpherson6</author>
         <link>https://padlet.com/emcpherson6/y6w85k77p0o5v7nn/wish/2572997025</link>
         <description><![CDATA[<div>This graphic visually displays facts pertaining to ELs in Texas, which I can see myself printing and posting in my classroom to share with students.</div>]]></description>
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         <pubDate>2023-04-30 15:37:17 UTC</pubDate>
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         <title>Online Related/Software</title>
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         <link>https://padlet.com/emcpherson6/y6w85k77p0o5v7nn/wish/2572997699</link>
         <description><![CDATA[<div>This list is great, but the online related supports section is something I see myself referencing often and sharing with other teachers.</div>]]></description>
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         <pubDate>2023-04-30 15:38:58 UTC</pubDate>
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         <title>Scaffolding</title>
         <author>emcpherson6</author>
         <link>https://padlet.com/emcpherson6/y6w85k77p0o5v7nn/wish/2572998189</link>
         <description><![CDATA[<div>I can get overwhelmed with the options for scaffolds, so this graphic helps me compartmentalize the types of scaffolding to support specific students.</div>]]></description>
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         <pubDate>2023-04-30 15:40:16 UTC</pubDate>
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         <title>Visuals</title>
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         <link>https://padlet.com/emcpherson6/y6w85k77p0o5v7nn/wish/2573750300</link>
         <description><![CDATA[<div>These visuals are very specific, which I think would be a great support for EBs and ELs in my classroom.</div>]]></description>
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         <pubDate>2023-05-01 13:55:32 UTC</pubDate>
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         <title>Interactive Math Notebook</title>
         <author>emcpherson6</author>
         <link>https://padlet.com/emcpherson6/y6w85k77p0o5v7nn/wish/2573755125</link>
         <description><![CDATA[<div>Implementing manipulative visuals for vocabulary is an effective support for EBs/ELs in math - I plan to utilize similar handouts in my classroom (modeling their use first). </div>]]></description>
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         <pubDate>2023-05-01 13:59:26 UTC</pubDate>
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         <title>Structure, Challenges, and Differentiation </title>
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         <link>https://padlet.com/emcpherson6/y6w85k77p0o5v7nn/wish/2573756970</link>
         <description><![CDATA[<div>This graphic sums up the different components of a math lesson and specific ways they support ELLs- something I can see myself referencing as I plan math lessons.</div>]]></description>
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         <pubDate>2023-05-01 14:00:35 UTC</pubDate>
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         <title>Check-Ins</title>
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         <link>https://padlet.com/emcpherson6/y6w85k77p0o5v7nn/wish/2573762062</link>
         <description><![CDATA[<div>Giving EBs/ELs opportunities to express their feelings is an SEL strategy that builds their confidence in the classroom, something I think is especially important.</div>]]></description>
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         <pubDate>2023-05-01 14:04:42 UTC</pubDate>
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         <title>Pillars for Equitability </title>
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         <link>https://padlet.com/emcpherson6/y6w85k77p0o5v7nn/wish/2573765156</link>
         <description><![CDATA[<div>This graphic identifies important things to keep in mind when grading ELLs, which I think I can implement in my instruction before I even give assessments to students. </div>]]></description>
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         <pubDate>2023-05-01 14:07:18 UTC</pubDate>
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         <title>Assessments</title>
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         <link>https://padlet.com/emcpherson6/y6w85k77p0o5v7nn/wish/2573768888</link>
         <description><![CDATA[<div>This graphic identifies things to reduce when assessing ELs, and ways to formatively assess their progress, which I think is great to keep handy when planning units.</div>]]></description>
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         <pubDate>2023-05-01 14:10:40 UTC</pubDate>
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         <title>Classroom Jobs</title>
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         <link>https://padlet.com/emcpherson6/y6w85k77p0o5v7nn/wish/2573771627</link>
         <description><![CDATA[<div>Classroom jobs are proven to make every student feel like a contributor to the classroom community, which is especially important for EBs/ELs. I like that this resource includes visuals to make the jobs and their expectations accessible to EBs/ELs.</div>]]></description>
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         <title>Friends and Family Bulletin Board</title>
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         <description><![CDATA[<div>I love the idea of making a friends and family bulletin board to boost family engagement and make students feel at home in the classroom.</div>]]></description>
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         <pubDate>2023-05-01 14:15:08 UTC</pubDate>
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