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The Kindergarten students in Room 192 were inspired by the read aloud #TheHungryCaterpillar and created their own version by working together for the @DrGeorgeHallPS Pumpkin Carving Contest @ericcarle #EricCarle @TLDSB @TLDSB_EY #tldsblearns

Lots of translated posters available from @cityoftoronto that could be useful to educators sharing information with multilingual families as we welcome students back to classrooms next week. toronto.ca/home/covid-19/…

To honour the 215 Indigenous children whose lives were lost at the former residential school in Kamloops, TLDSB will be participating in #OrangeShirtDay on either May 31 or June 1, according to each school’s preference. #everychildmatters

Translated information for students and families about Student Success Programs in Ontario high schools: settlement.org/ontario/educat… @orngontario #multilinguals

@Rewordify helps Ss comprehend texts. I like this function where it keeps the original word + providing a synonym behind in purple. This way Ss are still exposed to rigorous text. Thank you, @demacruz, for the reminder.

Do schools and school boards in Ontario collect this data to determine if multilingual learners experience inequities in their classrooms and academic journey?

"Choice board" for busy teachers who want to learn more about supporting multilingual learners. Thank you @ValentinaESL that take time to summarize and share information that helps Ss. #ELLs #equity #picturesspeaka1000words #quicktips #lifelonglearning …aryenglishlanguagelearners.weebly.com/infographics.h…

It is time to rethink what bilingualism means, recognize that Canada is a multilingual country, and focus on innovating language education. Bilingual Country-A call for plurilingual education in Canada by: @GalanteAngelica @EdCanNet edcan.ca/articles/much-…

Unit-At-A-Glance sessions are happening next week! Get an intro to the MARCH unit. Come talk to colleagues, get ideas for your unit, and see how ideas connect. NEW FORMAT: 30 min planned session from dept; 30 min flex time to plan, share ideas, try things. #tldsblearns

Not just #FSL or #ELL but ideas for everyone!!! Join us for language talk tomorrow with @MsGambleLKDSB to talk about even MORE languages plus a super cute book activity!!!!

TLDSB recently launched an #I'mHere campaign to help reduce the number of absentee students in our schools. Learn more: tldsb.ca/imhere tldsb.ca/imhere/

Shout out to all the reception centre staff who are already — or will soon be — back in the office assessing students and helping newcomer families. Your work is making a difference!

Where can students access L1 language math resources? #esl #eld #ergo07

Thank you @ergoontario. Looking forward to this read!

If you’ve received your June copy of Professionally Speaking from @OCT_OEEO be sure to check this excellent snippet from @Jenni_Donohoo about professional learning. “Let teachers voices be heard”. #TLDSBlearns

With the #Raptors about to hit the global stage, I’m going to share a story about what makes Toronto, and Canada, so special. It’s about a guy you’re going to be seeing a whole lot of. A Thread. [Hint: It's about racism, sports, and why you'll end up cheering for 🍁]

@BobcaygeonPS Kindergarten class creating an aquarium for their ocean friends!

Students engaged in Rangoli for Diwali ⁦@BobcaygeonPS⁩ #Diversity #CelebrateCulture

Wanting to learn more about guided reading, check out the content on 'Our Dock' goo.gl/pmYupt #tldsblearns #tldsbreads