Words from Dena Virginia Richter

Welcome to the New School Year at Canon City Schools!

Short Bio:

Graduated cum laude with BA in French; minored in Spanish.  Taught Aurora Illinois district 131 and in Hong Kong, where was self-employed teaching English as second language.  Taught Spanish at MVCKS and was a room mom and on PTO in Canon School District for 15 years. English Language Learner Instructor in this district since 2014.

Who are ELL students?  What must I do if I have an ELL student?  When did the state mandate English Language Development for these students? Where can I get help if I have an ELL student?  Why must we support their learning?  How can we successfully teach them?  These are some of the questions that I hope to answer in the PD session regarding the Bilingual/Bicultural Learner.

1 in 8 students in the state of Colorado has been identified as an English Language Learner.  What does this mean for me?  How does our district service these students?  I will share mandates and methods with those who attend this class.  You will be better informed to support such a student if and when you have one in your class.