Invitation for Charter School Principals/Directors and Teachers

Survey Invitation for Charter School Principals/Directors and Teachers

Dr. Alyson Lavigne (Utah State University) and her team of researchers are recruiting current charters school principals/directors and teachers to participate in The Supervision of Teachers Study—a study examining teacher evaluation and supervision in charter schools.

If you are interested in participating, you may click the link below to complete the one-time, anonymous survey. The survey will take approximately 10 minutes. We also appreciate if you may kindly pass this along to charter school colleagues for their possible participation. Thank you in advance for your consideration and participation.

  • Charter School Principals/Directors Survey Link:

https://usu.co1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_dhTaYth7HpFrRQO

  • Charter School Teachers Survey Link:

https://usu.co1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_4Zz2Y8TtNmQvl3w

For more information, please contact:

Dr. Alyson Lavigne (Alyson.lavigne@usu.edu)

Utah State University

IRB #14765

Trauma-Responsive Literacy for Latinos and Newcomers in Pk-12

With recent changes in education and the political climate, students are experiencing more trauma than ever – due to immigration, racism, loss, and/or violence. Almost 80% of Latino youth and newcomers suffer childhood trauma; interfering with brain development, emotional health, behavior, and academic achievement.

Our new textbook Trauma-Responsive Literacy for Latinos and Newcomers in Pk-12 is the first resource for teachers and school leaders that both outlines the devastating impact of trauma on students’ ability to learn, and also introduces a research-based framework to address student trauma. The framework features 20 literacy lesson planners that provide opportunities for healing and connection to students in grades PK-12. The lesson planners offer:

  • detailed instructions for trauma-responsive activities
  • before-, during-, and after-reading activities
  • vocabulary, standards, and higher-order questions
  • worksheets in English and Spanish teachers can use to extend thinking

This text will be a cornerstone in teacher-preparation programs and a lifeline for teachers and school leaders whose students are weighed down by trauma.

Trauma-Responsive Literacy for Latinos and Newcomers in Pk-12 is now available. For professional development opportunities or more information, please contact lead author Tammy Oberg De La Garza at tobergdelagarza@roosevelt.edu.

Dual Language Education Updates

Welcome to Dual Language Teacher Leadership at Roosevelt University. This site will provide educators with:

  • Effective teaching practices
  • Dual Language research
  • Teaching positions in Dual Language

Stay tuned for exciting news and developments in the field of Dual Language Education.

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