Orientation to Bridges Programs

The Orientation to Bridges Programs series is designed to introduce new teachers and administrators to Bridges curricular offerings, resources, and courses, and help guide questions around implementation. View the videos and handouts below for an in-depth tour of the program.  If you are interested in earning 2 hours of CTLE credit for the formal orientation process please contact [email protected].

The next live webinar with Q&A will be in September ’23. DATE TBD.

The orientation is open to teachers and administrators of SIFE and Newcomer learners in New York State schools.
Please note that we require that new schools attend the orientation as a teacher-administrator team.
Contact [email protected] if you have any questions.

WEBINAR VIDEOS & CTLE COURSE

Introduction & the Bridges Learner (16:32)

Through profiles of six students, this video provides an in-depth look at SIFE learners. It explores the unique learning challenges that SIFE face, the strengths they bring to their schools and communities, and considers the supports they may need. Time codes for the various sections are provided below.

  • Introduction to Bridges | 0:00-1:50
  • Understanding the Learner | 1:50-5:17
  • A Closer Look at the Learner: SIFE with home language literacy at 3rd grade or below | 5:17-12:30
  • A Closer Look at the Learner: SIFE with home language literacy at 4th-6th grade level  | 12:30-15:35
  • Summary of program goals | 15:35-16:32

HANDOUTS

SIFE Profiles

Curricular Resources & Programs (13:58)

The Curricular Resources & Programs video provides an introduction to Bridges courses and curricular offerings. Time codes for the various sections are provided below.

  • Introduction to Curriculum and Programs Overview | 0:00-2:45
  • Sheltered ENL/ELA curriculum for SDL | 2:45-6:57
  • Sheltered HLA curriculum for SIFE | 6:57-8:30
  • Guided Math curricular mini-units for SIFE & Newcomers | 8:30-9:28
  • Developing Responsive Classroom Communities for SIFE & Newcomers: An Online Course for Teacher Teams | 9:30-12:51
  • Summary of Program Offerings | 12.51-13:58

The Orientation to Bridges Math video provides more information on the design of the Math Curriculum for SIFE and Newcomers.

HANDOUTS

Implementation Readiness Checklist

Two Course Design

Integrated Course Curriculum Map

Stand-alone Course Centers Overview

The Bridges Teacher

Impact

Book Ordering

Math Shopping List

Intake & Assessment for SIFE (10:52)

Examining real case scenarios, this video provides a deeper look at the intake and assessment process and offers guiding questions to help schools develop strategies for programming.

HANDOUTS

SIFE Identification Flowchart

NYSED MLS Resources

Introduction to the Multilingual Literacy SIFE Screener Webinar

ADDITIONAL MATERIALS

Sheltered Program Manual

SIFE Manual

Stand-alone Overview Guide

Integrated Teacher Handbook

July 2017 Revisions

Acknowledgements