Multilingual Learners
District ESOL Teachers
Cindy McNeil - GJM and ASH- 873- 0695
Cathy Lovendahl- 873-2144
Nancy Mitchell- WJH and WSH- 873-2751
Interpreting Services
If interpreting services are needed, LanguageLine can be accessed. LanguageLine was founded in 1982. Today they are the largest provider of over-the-phone interpretation which is available on demand.
Communicating with Students and Families
Talking Points allows you to type in English and communicates in the student's home language. It uses parent phone numbers or emails. Parents can respond in their native language and it will translate into English.
Google Translate is good for on the spot translating of text or speech.
Resources
Accomodations, Modifications, and Strategies for Multilinguals
ESOL RESOURCES for TEACHING and LEARNING
Nancy Mitchell's Padlet of resources for staff.
Maine DOE Padlet of Resource - Jane Armstrong -MDOE ESOL State Specialist jane.armstrong@maine.gov