Jordan School District has 62 refugees and 740 newcomers. There are 4,778 English Language Learners. Students represent over 63 different languages. Your ML students come with assets to your classroom. Celebrate all that they bring!
- ELLevation: Find activities that support your content and students with premade graphic organizers and step-by-step instructions. Materials in other languages are available in each strategy.
- Visual Lunch Choices: Available in two formats: Large (8.5 x 11) or 4 to a page. Images of school lunch choices made in collaboration with Kindergarten Literacy Specialists, Laurie Murdock (Instructional Coach, Falcon Ridge), and Terilyn Moffett (Lunch Manager, Falcon Ridge).
- Labels/Flashcards in Spanish: Created by our Language Teacher Specialists. There are many ready to view and use, but will continue to be updated.
- Canva Magic Switch: Can translate text on designs into multiple languages.
- Getepic.com and Sora: Online novels K-7 in English and other languages (mostly Spanish). Hi/Lo books:
- Unite for Literacy: Books read to students
Adult Learning Opportunities
Join our district's free adult English classes through our Family Engagement Center!
Copper Mountain Middle School
12106 Anthem Park Blvd
Herriman, UT 84096
Joel P. Jensen Middle School
8105 S 3200 W
West Jordan, UT 84088
Google Translate App & Browser
Microsoft Translator
SchoolAI
Questions? Contact:
Kelli Cannon
kelli.cannon@jordandistrict.org
801-567-8726
Resources
Language and Culture Services
Newcomer Support
Translation Request Form
Teacher Resources
Special Education Resources
Family and Community Resources
Administrator Resources
ELD Team Resources