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As a critical companion to the Maine Learning Results, Maine’s officially adopted K-12 English language development (ELD) standards are the WIDA ELD Standards, which are: Language for Social and Instructional Purposes; Language for Language Arts; Language for Mathematics; Language for Science; and Language for Social Studies. In March of 2021, WIDA released the refreshed ELD … Continue reading PRIORITY NOTICE: Adopted English Language Development Standards; Process and Support

Educators for a Multilingual Maine (EMME) has announced that Laura Wittmann has been named the 2023 English for Speakers of Other Languages (ESOL) Teacher of the Year. The honor was bestowed upon Ms. Wittmann by Stephanie Carbonneau, EMME President, at the organization’s annual conference. This year’s conference was co-hosted by the Department of Linguistics at … Continue reading Laura Wittmann Named 2023 ESOL Teacher of the Year

In true transcendental spirit, former president and founder of the Northfield Bird Club Nick Fleck starts every club meeting with a poem. At a gathering in February, he pulled out “Natural Sustenance,” a collection of his own poems that emulate Henry...

The Office of English Speakers of Other Languages (ESOL) Programs and Bilingual Programs has released a state definition of a Student with Limited or Interrupted Formal Education (SLIFE). This is a student who meets the following criteria: Is a multilingual learner; Has an English language proficiency level (as measured by WIDA assessments) of level 2.0 … Continue reading Maine Department of Education Defines Students with Limited or Interrupted Formal Education (SLIFE)

The highly anticipated Prodigy Brewing Co. opened its doors to the public at 11 a.m. on Monday, becoming the first ever brewpub to open in Cache Valley.

The highly anticipated Prodigy Brewing Co. opened its doors to the public at 11 a.m. on Monday, becoming the first ever brewpub to open in Cache Valley.