Multilingual Resource Library

The Global Languages and Cultures Department from Leander ISD offers this page as a support for multilingual families to find common educational resources in different languages. Some of our resources are created in-house by different departments, and some are from different sources that have been revised for general use. These resources are useful tools for a virtual and in-person learning environment, get to know safety resources, cultures and educational resources and district news. The library is updated periodically as new resources or updates occur.

Technology Guides in different languages – Guías de tecnología y aplicaciones en varios idiomas

LaunchPad

General LISD platform used by students to access all instructional resources in one place. Students need their credentials to log in.

Launchpad instructions available in:

SeeSaw

Digital portfolio used by LISD students in PreK-2 to upload assignments, review work in an interactive platform to communicate easily with teachers. SeeSaw is one of the resources accessible through the LISD Launchpad.

SeeSaw instructions for parents and students available in:

Zoom

Videoconference platform used by Leander ISD for live classes (synchronous instruction). Teachers deliver instruction via Zoom using the LISD Zoom licensed account. Zoom is accessible through Launchpad and students the first time are asked to join the account, using their Google LISD credentials.

Zoom instructions with Google available in:

iStation

Leander ISD uses Istation which is a computerized learning program used for Reading (K through 5th grade) and includes an integrated assessment. Istation provides students with engaging individualized learning paths, as well as online and print resources.

Instructions for remote ISTATION assessment tool available in:

iStation – English | iStation – Spanish | iStation – Vietnamese

Google Classroom for Students

In Leander ISD students also use Google Classroom and G Suite for classes and submit assignments. Teachers set up their own classrooms and have a specific code at the beginning of each course for students to join and start reading the materials and organization of the class.

Google has instructions and tutorials in several languages to practice the resources and features of Classroom.

Google Classroom Modo Alumno

En Leander ISD los estudiantes usan Google Classroom y la Suite de recursos de Google para sus clases y entrega de tareas y trabajos. Los maestros configuran sus propias clases y con un código específico crean un grupo para los estudiantes cada que inicia un curso. El maestro enviará este código al inicio del año escolar, y los estudiantes deben visitar la página classroom.google.com para unirse a cada clase en particular o desde su plataforma Launchpad donde también encuentran un enlace.

Google tiene instrucciones y tutoriales para familiarizarse con el uso de Google Classroom en diferentes idiomas:

Course Catalogs 2022-2023 – Catálogos de Cursos 2022-2023

Cultures, Languages & Education -Educación, lenguaje y cultura

Resources representing cultures and countries to encourage learning, literacy and a love for reading, knowing and recognizing the many voices our cultures represent in LISD. We can all learn from each other, enjoy!

Colorín Colorado (Spain): resources for literacy in Spanish, books and authors, bilingual education.
Phet Interactive Simulations (USA): University of Colorado. Resources in Spanish for Science, with interactive simulations and experiments.
Unite for Literacy (USA): Free interactive books for children, thematic library and audio features.
Diccionario de la Real Academia de la Lengua Española – RAE (Spain)
National Library of Korea (South Korea): digital collection, rare books. Site available in English and Korean.
Culture Traditions: UNESCO (United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization). Expressions of the world’s cultural diversity. Multimedia collection.
Tagalog language and culture (Filipinas-Filipino-Philippines): Learn about the culture and Tagalog language in an interactive page that combines history and language.
Vietnamese language and culture (Vietnam): Learn about the culture and Vietnamese language, in an interactive page that combines history and language.
Arabic culture through language and literature (various Arabic countries): Literature online catalog. Hathitrust Digital Library, research library.

Dual Language Program kindergarten applications 2022-2023 – Aplicaciones para el programa de Lenguaje Dual kindergarten 2022-2023

The Dual Language Application for 2022-2023 for incoming kindergarten students is available now. Applications must be turned in to LISD, online, in person or via mail by Monday May 9th 2022, at 5 p.m. to be considered for the program. Applications received after May 9th 2022, may be placed on a waitlist.

La aplicación para el programa de Lenguaje Dual para el año escolar 2022-2023 para estudiantes que ingresan a Kindergarten está disponible ahora. Las aplicaciones deben tramitarse ante LISD en línea, en persona o por correo antes del lunes 9 de mayo de 2022 a las 5 p.m. para ser considerado para el programa. Las aplicaciones que se reciban después del 9 de mayo de 2022 serán puestas en lista de espera.

Dual Language Application– English| Dual Language Application – Spanish

English as a Second Language (ESL) – Inglés como segundo idioma (ESL)

The Metropolitan Center for Research on Equity and the Transformation of Schools

Resources and glossaries in multiple languages for EL families, prepared to use with core curriculum areas. Used by ESL teachers and students to support both languages with appropriate use of linguistic concepts. Glossaries for math, algebra, ELA, social studies, science.

Source: New York University

Available: English, Multilingual.

Safety & COVID-19 – Bioseguridad COVID-19 Updated for fall 2022

Health Response Protocols 2022-2023 Available in English and Spanish.

Please note this page may be updated frequently according to public health circumstances.

Audience: Families and staff – Familias y empleados

Protect yourself and others: How to wash your hands properly / Protéjase a usted mismo y a los demás con un lavado apropiado de las manos

Audience: families. Source: CDC.gov.

Available in: How to wash your hands properly – Spanish | How to wash your hands properly – Portuguese | How to wash your hands properly – Arabic | How to wash your hands properly – Urdu | How to wash your hands properly – French | How to wash your hands properly – Chinese

Cómo lavarte las manos apropiadamente (Spanish)

何时以及如何洗手 (Chinese)

Quando e como lavar as suas mãos (Portuguese)

Quand et comment se laver les mains (French)

متى وكيف تغسل يديك (Arabic)

اپنے ہاتھوں کو کب اور کیسے دھوئیں (Urdu)

District News – Noticias del distrito

Get to know the latest news from Leander ISD, new resources, programs and important updates. This newsletter is sent to all parents and families via Remind, published in the institutional social media outlets, and replicated by campuses. Most recent versions are also posted here for your convenience.

Available: English, Spanish

School year 2022-2023

The Compass – July 7 2022 English and Spanish

The Compass – July 28 2022 (coming soon)