SEETEL (Strengthening Equity and Effectiveness for Teachers of English Learners) held its first Summer Institute July 23 to 26. More than 60 educators from participating partner school districts Bayless, Carthage, Columbia, and Kansas City attended the four-day conference at University of Missouri-St. Louis. Speakers and session leaders offered their expertise on a range of issues […]
SEETEL Principles Recognized for Intercampus Collaboration
Dr. Lisa Dorner and Dr. Kim Song received the Presidents Award for Intercampus Collaboration from the University of Missouri President for their years of collaboration across campuses in the UM system. The award, which includes a $2,000 prize for each recipient, recognizes faculty who engage in activities that foster collaboration across two or more campuses […]
International Parent Forum at Bayless Promotes Inclusiveness
On April 21, 2018 SEE-TEL leaders Dr. Lina Trigos-Carrillo and Project Coordinator Dawn Thieman attended Bayless School District’s International Parent Forum. This event preceded the District’s 150th Anniversary celebration for the entire community. The forum was well-attended by parents representing Bayless’ diverse community, including family members from Albania, Bosnia, Chile, Kurdistan, Mexico, and Vietnam. Families […]