Friday September 18th, 2015

One of the gifts we have at Harrison, is our diversity. We have a higher number of languages this year spoken by our students. Every day our students have the opportunity to learn and have conversations with diverse students. That's real life and a great experience for our students. That's a globally literate student.

We have several interventions in place, and several big hearts and flexible schedules, to ensure every student has the instruction and lessons that match their needs. This article refers to ELL's, but the strategies are great for every student. Writing should be integrated throughout the school day especially, and we're always looking for more opportunities to integrate speaking and listening skills:

ELL's in the Mainstream Classroom

Everybody chooses their own weather in life, and they choose everyday. Have a great Friday, and look for the positives: