API SIG Presents at the 46th NABE Conference & More!

SNAPSHOTS TAKEN AT THE NATIONAL ASSOCIATION FOR BILINGUAL EDUCATION (NABE) ASIAN PACIFIC ISLANDER SPECIAL INTEREST GROUP PRESENTATION:

LOCATION:  Dallas, Texas

DATES:  February 22-25, 2017

Barbara Manibusan presents her cultural presentation.

NABE API SIG 

NABE API SIG participants

Dr. Matilda Naputi Rivera speaks during her presentation titled Exploring Storytelling in the Pacific.

Dr. Shu-Yuan Lin conducts her presentation titled Language Differences Vs. Disabilities.

PEC - July 17-21 in Palau

February 2017 Guam Council IRA Newsletter

Click here to view the February 2017 Guam Council IRA newsletter.

36th Annual International PIBBA Conference to be held in Pohnpei, FSM

.
36th Annual International PIBBA Conference

OUR PACIFIC VOICES! 

June 25-29, 2017
POHNPEI, FSM

Sponsored by: Pacific Islands Bilingual Bicultural Association (PIBBA) International and Pohnpei Chapter
The PIBBA Conference is an annual event in which Western Pacific educators are provided with opportunities for professional growth and cultural enrichment. This year's conference offers a wonderful selection of traditional, innovative, and practical workshops, presented by creative and imaginative educators and cultural leaders from the Pacific islands.

PIBBA Conference Chair:

Senator Shelten G. Neth, President, PIBBA International
. .... For information, e-mail Senator Neth at chairman@mail.fm or pibba.international@gmail.com

.
. Download Registration Form . .
Download Presentation Form . Download Exhibit Form . Download Indigenous Teacher of the Year Packet . Download Pioneer of the Year Packet

Click on the image above to view the 2017 PIBBA Conference invitation letter from President Shelten G. Neth.

ESL Professional Development a Success!

Si Yu'os Ma'ase' to GDOE for coordinating a resourceful and engaging ESL Professional Development opportunity on January 17, 2017 at Okkodu High School!  Among the topics presented are Aimsweb management, silent stage, listening activities, Google in the classroom, teach to reach, mail merge, SIOP, and using poetry in the classroom.

Elementary Poetry Sharing at the ESL Professional Development on January 17, 2017 at Okkodu High School

Martin Luther King, Jr. Holiday

Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.
Civil Rights Leader

No person in the entire history of African America has made as great an impact on the nation as did Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. – a preacher, civil rights advocate, moral leader, idealist and realist.  Since many young people had not yet been born during Dr. King’s lifetime, and may be too young to remember, it is our duty as a community of parents and educators to teach our children of the life and work of Dr. King.  May his legacy to ensure equality continue to live on.

January 2017 Guam Council IRA Newsletter

Click here to view the January 2017 Guam Council IRA newsletter.

Special Screening - Jan. 7

Happy New Year!

Happy New Year from around the Pacific! May the year 2017 bring you many blessings filled with much love, joy, peace, and happiness!

HAPPY NEW YEAR! - English
Biba Añu Nuebu! – Chamorro
Feliz Año Nuevo! – Spanish
Peren En Parakapw! – Pohnpeian
Engan ke ya sasu! - Kosraean
Jeramman ilo iio in ekaal! – Marshallese
Pwapwan Ei Ier Mi Fo – Chuukese
Akemashite Omedetou Gozaimasu – Japanese
Ungil Beches Er Rak! – Palauan
Selsalan Ebéach e duw! – Yapese
Maligayang Bagong Taon – Tagalog
Hauoli Makahiki Hou – Hawaiian
Sehe Bokmanee Bateuseyo! – Korean
Gung Hay Fat Choy – Chinese
Cung-Chuc Tan-Xuan! – Vietnamese
Ameseighil ubwutiiwel Layúi Luugh me raagh féé! – Carolinian

Image source: howtolearn.com

Christmas 2016 Snapshots

Spending time with familia during Christmas time is priceless. Filis Pasgua yan Biba Anu Nuebu!

Merry Christmas from around the Pacific!

Merry Christmas from around the Pacific!

~Minagof Nochebuena ~ Felis Pasgua (Chamorro)
~Maligayan Pasko (Tagalog)
~Peren en Krismas (Pohnpeian)
~Monono ilo raaneoan Nejin (Marshallese)
~Falang e Baynag (Yapese)
~Tok Tapeng (Kosraean)
~Ungil Kurismas (Palauan)
~Pwapwan Kirisimas (Chuukese)
~Mele Kalikimaka (Hawaiian)
~Ameseighil ubwutiiwel Layi Luugh me raagh fee (Carolinian)

16th Guam IRA Community Book Fair A Success!

The annual Guam IRA Community Book Fair held on Saturday, December 3, 2016 at the Agana Shopping Center was a success filled with a meaningful literacy environment for families and friends. There were exciting performances and appearances; array of paperback and hardcover books; young adult literature; Read-Alouds by local authors Cathy Sablan Gault, Dr. Clare Camacho, and Victoria-Lola Leon Guerrero; software; novelties; Read-A-Thon 2017 items; and performances by Ginen i Hila i Maga'taotao Siha Association, Julia Naputi Rivera, Pacific Islands Bilingual Bicultural Association (PIBBA), Ulloa GATE Honor Choir, and Carbullido GATE Honor Choir.  There were also special appearances by Clifford the Big Red Dog, the Cat in the Hat, and countless prizes! Moreover, donations of books were made to Big Brothers, Big Sisters; Island Girl Power; and PIBBA, in an effort to promote literacy.  Thank you for joining us in our celebration of promoting literacy! Enjoy the following snapshots taken at the community book fair.