EchoED Now
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Naples, Florida, United States
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My name is Dr. Dayana Philippi, but my friends call me
Dr. Dee. I have dedicated many years to serving my community as a schoolteacher, principal, researcher, and currently language access provider of interpretation and translation in 300+ languages for K-12 schools. But by far, my most demanding and rewarding job is raising 6 children alongside my husband, Salem. I founded EchoED (www.EchoEDnow.com) to new and newcomer (immigrant and refugee) parents like my own parents, make sense of the complex U.S. public school system. We are dedicated to helping teachers engage limited English proficient (LEP) parents and caregivers in the home language, around the clock, sharing the same information orally or in writing, that others receive about their children’s education in an accurate and timely manner.
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Print Handwriting Practice- 100 Positively Poetic (Rhyming) Affirmations
100 Positively Poetic (Rhyming) Affirmations: For Handwriting Practice & Artistic Self-Reflection This unique handwriting practice journal combines the art of poetic affirmations with creative and therapeutic activities, making it an exceptional educational and developmental tool. The journal features 100 poetic affirmations written in traceable letters, aimed at promoting positivity, self-esteem, and resilience, strategically arranged to enhance both writing skills and emotional growth. Just
3rd - 7th
Character Education, Handwriting
CCSS
W.2.8
, CCRA.L.1
, CCRA.L.2
55 Positive Test Success Affirmations (6-12) /Growth Mindset/ Positive Self-Talk
Harness the power of routine positive thinking and actionable test prep strategies in your middle and high school classrooms. As a teacher, you know your students are knowledgeable, but high-stakes exams test more than subject mastery; they challenge students' ability to manage stress, remain focused, and use time efficiently under pressure. These exams are crucial not just for academic success but also for future opportunities in education and careers. The risk of students becoming overwhelme
6th - 12th
School Counseling, Social Emotional Learning
CCSS
CCRA.W.2
, CCRA.W.10
Word of the Week- Thematic Word Study (Editable!!)
Open up the world of words to your students! Great means to drive home the a single word that pulls together your weekly thematic unit.
Teachers provide the lesson elements, which should be strong examples and students provide their own examples based on the model to demonstrate understanding. Students will take a deep dive into the the spelling, meaning, and usage of the word in context. Includes a 50 point scoring rubric built into the worksheet. Fully loaded exemplar provided to guide stude
2nd - 12th, Adult Education
English Language Arts
Break It Down! 7 Essay Deconstruction Exercises Emphasizing the Writing Formula
Ask any kid what does a squared + b squared equal to and he/she will tell you c squared. How about the formula to find the volume of a rectangular prism? V= w x h x l . What molecules does water comprise? H2O. Formulas in math, science, and other subjects serve as foundations to problem solving. They provide a concise way to express ideas symbolically. When students struggle to write, we can provide them with a formula too!
These awareness-raising exercises help students identify the fundament
7th - 12th, Adult Education, Higher Education
English Language Arts, Writing-Essays
Build a Counter Argument & Refutation Paragraph
Teach the formula for writing an organized and succinct counter argument/refutation paragraph!
This activity provides scaffolded practice building a counter argument and corresponding refutation paragraph. An essay is provided, with intro and three body paragraphs intact. However, the counter argument/refutation paragraph is missing. The essay argues in favor of standardized testing. Using a choice menu of transition words and predeveloped counter arguments (counter claims) and refutations, st
8th - 12th, Adult Education, Higher Education
English Language Arts, Writing-Essays
Ultimate Frayer Model For Low/Intermediate ELLs & Struggling Readers (editable)
THE Frayer Model to END ALL Frayer Models!
For Secondary ELLs and Intensive Readers
Completing Frayer model pages can be tedious and very time consuming (Uhgg!). The worst part is, students often fill them out incorrectly, pulling up the wrong meaning for multiple meaning words. Their sentences are wacky marked by atrocious syntactical errors because students feel obligated to force the use of the word as is given that they have not mastered conjugation or proper subject verb agreement, yet.
5th - 12th, Adult Education
English Language Arts, Vocabulary
Text Features & Story Elements Editable Bookmarks~ NonFiction & Fiction
These foundational bookmarks serve dual purposes: 1) Raise students' awareness of text features inherent to non-fiction/informational texts and 2) Raise students awareness of story elements essential to fictional literary works. The double-sided set of 5 bookmarks function as a checklist, underscoring the fact that not all text features or story elements are present in every text. For your convenience, this Word document is fully editable!
The set of 5 per page saves paper and time. The guides
4th - 12th
For All Subjects, Reading Strategies
Pre- Argumentative Essay Writing: Laying the Foundation
"What am I supposed to do now?" Perhaps the most challenging aspect of argumentative essay writing for struggling readers is figuring out what they are being asked to do and how to move forward from there. The focus of this 27 page packet is to help students unpack the directions and equip them with foundational skills need to successfully write an argumentative essay. These handouts will help students to ~Become acquainted with essential vocabulary used in directions ~Distinguish between th
6th - 12th
ELA Test Prep, English Language Arts
Unpacking the Directions~ Pre-Argumentative Essay Writing
"What am I supposed to do now?" Perhaps the most challenging aspect of argumentative essay writing for students performing below proficiency is figuring out what they are being asked to do and and how to move forward from there. The focus of these 3 pages is to help students unpack the directions and lay the foundation for argumentative essay writing. The trio of worksheets helps teachers lay the foundation for argumentative essay writing through initial instruction and repeated opportunities
7th - 12th
ELA Test Prep, English Language Arts, Writing-Essays
CCSS
CCRA.W.1
, CCRA.W.2
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About the store
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My name is Dr. Dayana Philippi, but my friends call me
Dr. Dee. I have dedicated many years to serving my community as a schoolteacher, principal, researcher, and currently language access provider of interpretation and translation in 300+ languages for K-12 schools. But by far, my most demanding and rewarding job is raising 6 children alongside my husband, Salem. I founded EchoED (www.EchoEDnow.com) to new and newcomer (immigrant and refugee) parents like my own parents, make sense of the complex U.S. public school system. We are dedicated to helping teachers engage limited English proficient (LEP) parents and caregivers in the home language, around the clock, sharing the same information orally or in writing, that others receive about their children’s education in an accurate and timely manner.
My own education history
Ed.D. Higher Education and Adult Learning (dissertation on interconnectedness of parent involvement and adult learning)
Masters in Education Leadership, American College of Education 2018
Masters Teaching the English Language, University of Bath (UK).
Earned a bachelor's in Spanish from the Univ. of South Florida and a graduate certificate in Latin American and Caribbean Studies.
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