They have local speakers available to visit classrooms. School district policy does require a parent signed authorization form. See me if you're interested. Yahoo now has an 18 yr. Kids read and write without even realizing they are doing so.
Learners work out a schedule for consistent access to limited computers.
This is a great way to involve slower-paced learners, and also a way to connect to other countries, cultures and languages. They e-mail two to three times per week. Mentors are available until Oct. 31st. This site uses pages and other people's postings to partner classrooms or projects. Intergenerational partners are also available.