Research-based R esources that Support Binational Secondary and Out-of-School Youth (OSY)

1. Research-based Resources that Support Binational Secondary and Out-of-School Youth (OSY) Using Innovative Educational Technologies to Improve Interstate Coordination and Support Educational Achievement for Eligible Binational Migrant Students InET Consortium Incentive Grant

2. Outcomes • Discover better ways to empower binational migrant students and their bilingual skills • Learn about available resources and hands-on materials for effectively teaching binational migrant students • Explore additional technology-based resources for binational migrant students InET Consortium Incentive Grant

3. Outline • Introduce and review some resources that can be adapted for the binational student • Provide a compilation of resources available for your implementation • Focus on educational technology support InET Consortium Incentive Grant

4. Multilingualism As An Asset InET Consortium Incentive Grant

5. Some Brain Benefits Of Bilingualism • Research suggests that bilinguals are more flexible thinkers and have stronger abstract skills than monolinguals. • A large study on speaking two languages shows that bilinguals suffer dementia onset an average of 4.5 years later than monolinguals* • * Read NPR article InET Consortium Incentive Grant

6. WIDA: World-Class Instruction Design and assessment InET Consortium Incentive Grant

7. From Second Language Learning To Bilingualism In Schools • Read Psychology Todayblog • Collier and Collier • Currently, many educational systems throughout the world follow one of UNESCO's objectives in its 2002 Universal Declaration on Cultural Diversity which encourages "the learning of several languages from the earliest age." • The blog explores different ways of doing so. Life as a Bilingual The reality of living with two (or more) languages InET Consortium Incentive Grant

8. Online Education and Training InET Consortium Incentive Grant

9. Apps that Snap and Tools that Rule • The old adage “the best things in life are free” has never been truer in today’s technology-enriched classrooms. • As computers and mobile devices become an increasingly valued, accepted, and expected part of language classes, the number, variety, and value of free online tools and apps continue to grow. • Read Language Magazine article InET Consortium Incentive Grant

10. How Virtual Games Can Help Struggling Students Learn • Educators can take advantage of digital advances to supplement their teaching in the classroom. This is beneficial for certain subgroups of students that typically struggle academically, such as binational migrant English language learners and students with disabilities. • Read U.S. News & World Report article. InET Consortium Incentive Grant

11. edublog Blogging Click the link below • Education blogging service • Share materials • Discuss topics • Replace your newsletter • Share your lesson plans • Integrate various resources • Get feedback and gather information

12. Word Clouds click the links ABCYa.com Wordle A graphical representation of word frequency Use to teach vocabulary Illustrate thoughts Generate an understanding of a concept Teacher created website with fun educational games Homepage provides links to six main grade level categories K-5 Content categories: Letters, Numbers, Shapes, Social Studies, Art Word clouds for kids

13. Instructional Technology • Digital Storytelling • http://prezi.com/m4sglpa1okd6/digital-storytelling-with-ell-students/ • http://larryferlazzo.edublogs.org/2009/04/15/the-best-digital-storytelling-resources/

14. Tools Providing Financial Information and Educational Support InET Consortium Incentive Grant

15. Finanza Toolbox • Designed to increase the financial knowledge of migrant farmworkers • Organized in 8 financial education topics and money management practices • Instructional package that includes bilingual lessons, teaching plans, student surveys, and practice activities for use with children, teens, OSY, and adults • http://www.migrant.net/migrant/publications/Finanza/index.htm • Examples of Finanza topics Money Orders - http://www.migrant.net/migrant/publications/Finanza/moneyorders-eng.pdf Bank Loans - http://www.migrant.net/migrant/publications/Finanza/bankloans-eng.pdf InET Consortium Incentive Grant

16. Best Practices and Research For Binational Migrant Students InET Consortium Incentive Grant

17. Concerns that secondary binational migrant Students have • Loss of semester credits due to missing final exams because of binational moves • Social/cultural identity shock resulting in a lack of sense of belonging • Inadequate educational assistance from families and school staff due to different requirements in Mexico and the U.S. So, where can I go for help? InET Consortium Incentive Grant

18. The following resources have been compiled for easy use by busy educators. Feel free to explore, discover, and apply this information in your future instruction in the virtual classroom. InET Consortium Incentive Grant

19. Secondary Education for BN Migrant Students: Access and Success • National PASS Center conducted a 3-year study to identify, prioritize, and offer solutions to the challenges faced by migrant youth • Six keys areas are addressed to improve migrant student graduation rates • Credit Accrual Toward Graduation • Inter- and Intrastate Agency Coordination • Parent Involvement • Student Engagement and Self Advocacy/Student Leadership • Access to Post-Secondary Education and Funding Opportunities • Out of School Youth • http://www.migrant.net/migrant/publications/SuccessBook/SuccessHSBook.pdf InET Consortium Incentive Grant

20. Portable Assisted Study Sequence (PASS) • Consists of self-contained, semi-independent study courses for students to earn secondary-level academic credits • Allows students to make up courses, meet graduation requirements or cope with scheduling difficulties • Courses parallel regular academic courses offered in most schools and are competency-based and learner-centered enabling students to continue course work as they move from district to district or state to state • http://www.migrant.net/pass/courses.htm InET Consortium Incentive Grant

21. Cyber High—California PASS • Online curriculum that assists students in earning credits toward high school graduationby integrating educational principles and contemporary pedagogy with technology to provide students with experiences and resources not always available in a traditional classroom setting. • http://capassprogram.org/Content/OnlineLearning.aspx • Samples • Social Science - http://capassprogram.org/Content/CourseCatalog.aspx?smi=7&cat=6&cid=437 • Language Arts - http://capassprogram.org/Content/CourseCatalog.aspx?smi=7&cat=10&cid=517 InET Consortium Incentive Grant

22. Migrant Student Graduation Enhancement Programhttp://www.utexas.edu/ce/k16/migrant/overview The mission of the Migrant Student Graduation Enhancement Program is to help Texas migrant students graduate from high school by providing courses and services to help them earn high school credits for on-time graduation and become college graduates. The program offers 55 distance learning courses aligned with the Texas Essential Knowledge and Skills to help migrant students prepare for the Texas Assessment of Knowledge and Skills.Since its inception in 1987, it has enrolled approximately 26,000 migrant students. There is no enrollment fee for eligible migrant students. InET Consortium Incentive Grant

23. CONEVyT: El ConsejoNacional de Educación para la Vida y el Trabajo • CONEVyTEducation Portal is a websitewhere young people and adults can get information, learning resources and Basic Education Services, Training for Work, Baccalaureate Accreditation Knowledge, Occupational Guidance and Labor Exchanges. The Educational Portal provides an important set of technological resources applied to education. • http://www.conevyt.org.mx/ InET Consortium Incentive Grant

24. Grade 9-12: Best Practices For Developing English Literacy • Short module • Uses 4 strategies and techniques to assist English learners with literacy development in grades 9-12 • Strategies are often referred to as S.D.A.I.E. (Specially-Designed Academic Instruction in English) strategies for students learning English as their second language • Grade 9-12 http://www.calmigranted.org/courses/Grade9-12301/ InET Consortium Incentive Grant

25. Mini Lessons: For Your Information (FYI) Bilingual Sheets • Provide concise information on life skills and/or survival guidelines (e.g., Health, Employment, Legal rights, Other topics) • Revised with permission from the Farmworker Law Project of New York State • Original material was included in the Harvest Calendar 2011/2012 • F.Y.I.: JOB DISCRIMINATION • http://www.migrant.net/migrant/publications/FYI/JobDiscrimination.pdf • F.Y.I.: PESTICIDES • http://www.migrant.net/migrant/publications/FYI/Pesticides.pdf • F.Y.I.: VIOLENCIA DOMÉSTICA • http://www.migrant.net/migrant/publications/FYI/DomesticViolence-s.pdf InET Consortium Incentive Grant

26. Federal Resources For Educational Excellence (FREE) • The FREE websiteis newly redesigned and features many digital resources and activities related to geography. • View geography resources • www.ed.gov/news/press-releases/white-house-initiative-educational-excellence-hispanics InET Consortium Incentive Grant

27. Additional Resources • The Minnesota Agriculture in the Classroom Program (MAITC) announces the AgMag Jr. and Agriculture is Everywhere poster in Spanish. View the magazines. • Visit the MAITC Kids' Zonefor resources to build vocabulary and activity books to cultivate an awareness and appreciation for agriculture and food production. The resources can be used to expand and use Spanish vocabulary and connect to topics in science, social studies, and language arts. Lessons and materials at grade levels are available in English. Order materialsfree of charge. InET Consortium Incentive Grant

28. Additional Resources, Cont. • HEP – High School Equivalency Program - www.hepcamp.com • CAMP – College Assistance Migrant Program – www.migrantstudents.org/campapplicants • Plazas Comunitarias – www.inet-migrant/eZine • ABCs of Dropout – www.cfwvconnect.com • www.inet-migrant.org InET Consortium Incentive Grant

29. Additional Resources, Cont. The Winter 2013-2014 issue of American Educator includes articles that explore research on effective instruction that apply to binational migrant students: • Unlocking the Research on English Learners: What We Know—and Don’t Yet Know—about Effective Instruction by Claude Goldenberg • English Language Development: Guidelines for Instruction by William Saunders, Claude Goldenberg, and David Marcelleti • Dual Language Learners: Effective Instruction in Early Childhood by Claude Goldenberg, Judy Hicks, and Ira Lit. • Download American Educator articles InET Consortium Incentive Grant

30. For Further Information Contact: Frank S. Dávila, InET Coordinator fdavila10@comcast.net www.inet-migrant.org