Wright brings experience to Ottawa ESL program
Bev Wright brings 19 years of ESL teaching to USD 290 as district ESL instructor. Twelve students receive ESL services now, with numbers fluctuating as the transient population changes. Wright emphasizes comprehension and building language blocks, noting progress from limited English to fluent speech can occur within a year or two with the right tools and plenty of props.
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Immigrants mix tongues as language choice shifts
Afghan immigrant Miram Riby recalls arriving in the 1980s and learning Spanish while in Miami Beach. In Albany, Abby runs a grocery serving South Asian and Bosnian customers. Experts note immigrants often pick non English tongues to aid daily tasks as others in diverse neighborhoods adopt multilingual habits.
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Panel Deliberations on County Consolidation Plan
The county board weighs options to consolidate services with potential public hearings before voter consideration. Another path has the administrator drafting a plan with the clerk, treasurer, and register of deeds, then a resident panel reviews and comments before a formal recommendation. Herald staff writer Sonia Ahuja.
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West Franklin teachers see 7.7 percent pay rise amid district comparisons
West Franklin and nearby districts report varied salary increases for certified staff. New teachers start at 29 630, up 1 666 from 27 630, while returning staff gain about 7.8 percent. In Central Heights, no raises were given this year, and top district salaries reach 74 500 for 2005 2006.
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ESL: Interaction helps students learn language
ESL program in USD 290 uses home language survey and English proficiency tests to place students into services. Para professionals Wright and Kelsey tutor in classes and one on one while students like Moeses Pantoja and Randy Ultreras gain confidence and language skills through collaborative work and translator help.
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