March Resource Roundup: Readings & Resources for Educators

Welcome to the March 2023 edition of the Resource Roundup, a monthly newsletter from the IRC, packed with readings, recommendations and resources you can use in your classroom or school community. If you have a resource you think would be valuable to share for this round-up, please email Lindsay Eanet at leanet@cntrmail.org with a link.

• Bilingual Parents Video Library
• Multilingual Virtual Job Board
• Free Write Sessions to Nourish Our Teaching Practice [Olivia Mulcahy]
• List of Bilingual Parent Resources Distributed at Bilingual Parents Summit [IRC]
• Hyperdoc: Creating Affirming Multilingual, Multicultural School Communities for LGBTQ+ Students [Olivia Mulcahy]
• Check-In Templates [Carly Spina]
• 3 Quick & Fun Ways to Sneak in More Writing [Carly Spina]

More Great Readings & Resources

• Resources to Promote and Locate Free Food Distribution [No Kid Hungry]
• Books Save Lives [WeNeedDiverseBooks]
• Books UnBanned [Brooklyn Public Library]
• Black, Brown & Bilingüe Podcast
• 5 Ways to Make the Most of Your Classroom Activity Breaks [EdWeek]
• An Open Letter to Educators About Ramadan [Medium]
• Bilingualism: Start Early, & Earn All Your Benefits! [Harvard University]
• Culturally Responsive Teaching Favors Depth over Breadth [Edutopia]
• Future Teachers Need to Hear the Good Stuff, Too [Chalkbeat]
• Gathering & Reflecting on Families’ Language & Cultural Goals [WIDA]
• Google Search is Going Multilingual for the Polyglot in You [Android Police]
• How to Use English Learners’ Primary Language in the Classroom [Edutopia]
• Partnering With Ukrainian Families: Tips for Schools [Colorín, Colorado]
• Reframing Our Goals for Mathematics Education: Nurturing a Sense of Belonging [Math for All]
• Social and Emotional Support for ELLs [Colorín, Colorado]
• Techquity Post-Covid Requires A Social Emotional Learning Lens [Sarah Said]
• Top Picture Books for Women’s History Month [Bilingual Mingle]
• WIDA Prime

The Illinois Resource Center is here to support you and your students throughout the school year. Visit our website for an ever-growing library of resources, including resources for supporting newcomer and refugee students.

Workshops & Webinars: The IRC offers a robust calendar of free virtual workshops and webinars sponsored by ISBE. No matter your teaching experience or subject, all educators can benefit from these workshops to support multilingual and multicultural learners.

Whether you’re looking to reinvigorate your classroom reading and writing workshops, develop a better understanding of our diverse cultural and linguistic perspectives, or incorporate best practices for building a multilingual learning environment, our knowledgeable presenters will provide you with valuable tools to help you and your students thrive. Visit our website to sign up and learn more.