Programs That Shine: Whittier Sheltered ELA Collaboration

Sioux Falls School District 49-5 · December 16, 2025

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Program nomination and newcomer context

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Speaker 2 introduced a nominated sheltered ELA group of sixth-, seventh- and eighth-grade sheltered English teachers who work with newcomer students recently moved into regular English classes; the presenter said many students are still adjusting to English and U.S. school routines.

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Whittier teachers described a cross-grade sheltered English language arts program for newcomer sixth- through eighth-graders that meets weekly in the school library to build phonics, vocabulary and confidence for students recently placed into regular English classes.

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