Recursos
Sitios web:
Talking to children about violence:
- A National Tragedy: Helping Children Cope
- Talking to Children About Violence: Tips for Parents and Teachers - English
- Talking to Children About Violence: Tips for Parents and Teachers - Spanish
- Talking to Children About Violence: Tips for Parents and Teachers-Portuguese
- Coping with Violence and Traumatic Events: Tips for Talking with Children (by age group, in multiple languages)
- Coping with Crisis--Helping Children With Special Needs
- Tips for School Administrators for Reinforcing School Safety
- http://www.nasponline.org/resources/crisis_safety/terror_general.aspx(The section on "what to say to students" seems very simple but strong)
- http://www.golocalprov.com/lifestyle/new-how-to-talk-to-children-about-connecticut-shooting-ri-expert/
- http://www.naeyc.org/content/coping-school-shooting
- https://www.scholastic.com/teachers/article/10-tips-talking-students-about-tragedy
Rhode Island Department of Education
View Rhode Island's GLEs and NECAP Released Test Items, Practice Tests, and Resource Items.
Rhode Island League of Charter Schools
Center for Applied Linguistics (CAL)
The Center for Applied Linguistics is dedicated to providing a comprehensive range of research-based information, tools, and resources related to language and culture.
National Association for Bilingual Education (NABE)
Illinois Resource Center Newsletters
Investigations (math curriculum)
East Bay Collaborative (science curriculum and other resources)
International Institute of Rhode Island (IIRI)
Dual Language Education of New Mexico
Institute for Portuguese and Lusophone World Studies
The American Association of Teachers of Spanish and Portuguese
Visit Wonderopolis™ each day for the Wonder of the Day <http://wonderopolis.org/wonders/> , ® a simple activity for parents to share and explore the magic of everyday life with children. Talk about what makes popcorn pop while preparing a snack for a movie. Go stargazing and chat about where shooting stars come from. Take a break from rereading the same story and ask a child to create a new one on the spot.
Download 2012-13 kindergarten orientation power point presentations: Soraya Gomes, "Fostering Independence" in English, Spanish and Portuguese; Julie Nora, "General School Programs and Policies" in English, Spanish and Portuguese; Rosa Devarona, "Getting Ready for Kindergarten" in English, Spanish and Portuguese.
