Spanish Language Arts

Supporting the implementation of the SLAR Teks and making cross-linguistic connections.

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    Bilingual/ESL Cooperative

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    $5,000 - $10,000

    Our bilingual and English as a second language learners need additional support throughout their academic journey. Our bilingual/ESL cooperative for districts improves the quality of instruction provided to bilingual and ESL learners by enhancing the work of teaching staff, administrators, parent liaisons, and other crucial staff members.

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    Newcomer Support

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    English learners who are new to the country often need specialized support through newcomer programs to help them acquire and understand the English language while they adjust socially and culturally to their new environment.

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    SLAR TEKS Handbook: K-5 (Downloadable PDF)

    The new Spanish Language Arts and Reading (SLAR) TEKS Handbook provides a vertical alignment of standards from Kinder through 5th grade with a preview of 6th grade. Teachers using this resource will be able to see multiple grade levels on the same page, making note of what students learned in the previous grade level and how the TEKS progresses throughout the elementary grades. Its SLAR/ELAR side-by-side feature allows for teachers who use the SLAR TEKS the opportunity to collaborate with teachers who use the ELAR TEKS by conveniently showing the differences in an accessible chart. The handbook includes: Introductions to understand some of the changes done in the new TEKS. SLAR/ELAR side-by-side comparisons to identify where the SLAR standards differ from ELAR. Grouped sections to show TEKS that are repeated across multiple grade levels. The SLAR handbook facilitates an increased awareness across grade-level student expectations and ensures that teachers are aware of the progression and variations within the new SLAR TEKS. ESF Alignment Supports Lever 4.1 - Daily use of high-quality instructional materials aligned to instructional planning calendars and interim and formative assessments Downloadable PDF, 28 pages The SLAR TEKS Handbook was produced and is maintained by the team of Multilingual Language and Learning Support Specialists at Region 13.

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  • Cover images, one with a kid raising their hand, another with three kids reading a book together, and a third depcition of hand writing on lined paper on the front of the Region 13 SLAR TEKS Handbook: K-5 (Spiral-Bound) book.

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    SLAR TEKS Handbook: K-5 (Spiral-Bound)

    The new Spanish Language Arts and Reading (SLAR) TEKS Handbook provides a vertical alignment of standards from Kinder through 5th grade with a preview of 6th grade. Teachers using this resource will be able to see multiple grade levels on the same page, making note of what students learned in the previous grade level and how the TEKS progresses throughout the elementary grades. Its SLAR/ELAR side-by-side feature allows for teachers who use the SLAR TEKS the opportunity to collaborate with teachers who use the ELAR TEKS by conveniently showing the differences in an accessible chart. The handbook includes: Introductions to understand some of the changes done in the new TEKS. SLAR/ELAR side-by-side comparisons to identify where the SLAR standards differ from ELAR. Grouped sections to show TEKS that are repeated across multiple grade levels. The SLAR handbook facilitates an increased awareness across grade-level student expectations and ensures that teachers are aware of the progression and variations within the new SLAR TEKS. ESF Alignment Supports Lever 4.1 - Daily use of high-quality instructional materials aligned to instructional planning calendars and interim and formative assessments Spiral-bound, 28 pages The SLAR TEKS Handbook was produced and is maintained by the team of Multilingual Language and Learning Support Specialists at Region 13.

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What is Spanish Language Arts?

Texas provides Spanish Language Arts (SLAR) TEKS for teachers that are teaching Bilingual classes from Kindergarten to 6th grade. Our team of biliteracy experts can provide you support as you teach Spanish Language Arts through coaching services focused on bilingual teachers' needs, specialized professional learning, curriculum planning, or through professional learning provided through our Biliteracy Institutes.

All too often SLAR teachers are simply added to training and support that is designed for the English Language Arts and Reading teacher, but our team recognizes the unique needs of SLAR teachers. That's why we strive to provide targeted support for them. We focus on training that provides guidance for the SLAR TEKS and making cross-linguistic connections and creating instruction that ensures students attain biliteracy in any bilingual program.

Need to get in touch?

Contact a member of our team for more information.

bilingualesl@esc13.txed.net

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