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City of Lakes AmeriCorps
Serving LTELs and Developing Future
Educators
Presenters
Lisa Lambert, Program Director
Alum of CoL Program (2002-03)
13 years in Minneapolis Public
Schools
Stephanie Shockley, District Program Facilitator
Licensed ESL teacher
Alum of CoL Program (2013-14)
AmeriCorps Basics
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AmeriCorps engages
more than 75,000
Americans in
intensive service each
year at nonprofits,
schools, public
agencies, and
community and faith-
based groups across
the country.
1994 to 2000: Youth work program
of YMCA of
Minneapolis
2000 to 2011:
Enrichment-focused
program through
Minneapolis
Community
Education
2011 to present:
Academic Language
growth of middle
School LTELs in
MPS
A snapshot from CoL: The Early Years
What Our Members Do
After School
Programs
Parent Connection
Tutoring and
Support
Provide evidence-
informed 1:1
support… Supplemented by
ASPs that support
literacy
in engaging ways
…
And involve parents…
To improve academic
outcomes for LTELs in
grades 6-8!
Research-based Approach
1. Daily time focused specifically on language
2. Small group pull-outs using English 3D curriculum
3. Additional push-in support in content classrooms –encourages transfer of skills
Research-based Approach
After School
Programs
1. Both enrichment and
academic classes
included
2. Members lead
classes and
encourage caseload
students to enroll in
classes based on
their interests
Research-based Approach
1. Regular parent contacts (3 times per month)
2. Quarterly parent nights
Parent Connection
Developing Future Educators
Where are our alumni now? (Sampling of 83)
44% are working in Education
(next highest – 10% in Social
Services / Nonprofits)
One-third worked in our
district after their service
The CoL Experience
Implementing curriculumIntegrated into classrooms
and school culture
Specific experience (v. broad K-12)
Collaboration with teachers, admin, other school staff
Our members get a hands-on public school experience, learning how to serve ELs within a larger framework
Year
Long
“City of Lakes has greatly impacted many of my decisions. It reinforced my interest in education, while helping me understand the angle at which I wanted to approach it.”
“I realized that I whileI was interested in education, teaching middle school childrenwasn't for me.”
For More Info on CoL
Visit our web site at:
col.mpls.k12.mn.us
Lisa Lambert at 612-668-3905 [email protected]
Stephanie Shockley at 612-668-3864
