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Professional Development and Resources For Staff Hmong Language and Literacy for SPPS Staff
and Parents Hmong Language and Literacy classes are offered
for staff and parents of SPPS.
During the 2009-2010 school year, there will be two types of classes
offered. Both classes will aim to
develop more language knowledge in Hmong and build Hmong literacy skills. The two
types of classes are:
Hmong for Non-Hmong Speakers I with a focus on language
learning and basic literacy skills.
Hmong for Non-Hmong Speakers II with a focus on building
advanced language and literacy skills. Embedding Hmong Culture in the
K-6 Social Studies Curriculum We know that multicultural
education leads to greater understanding and appreciation of diversity among
students and staff. In order to provide SPPS staff with information and
resources about the culture of our Hmong students, the ELL department developed
‘Embedding Hmong Culture into the K-6 Social Studies Curriculum.’ While working
on social studies standards with their students, elementary teachers complement
the curriculum with information about Hmong culture. Lessons in the ‘Embedding
Hmong Culture’ kit cover a broad range of topics, including family life, the
story cloth, basic Hmong language, cultural celebrations and ceremonies, music,
food, folktales, and history. Since ‘Embedding Hmong Culture’ was
introduced in 2003, over 450 teachers from elementary schools throughout the
district have been trained to implement this curriculum. In order to continue
meeting the needs of all students while accommodating the time limitations of
teachers, the ELL department offers training at school sites on a per-request
basis. For Parents Hmong Parents as Educational Partners (PEP) |