ELD Recognition Award (ERA) he ERA acknowledges and celebrates the demonstrated excellence exhibited by ESL educators in their teaching practices. Through this recognition, the NCDPI ML/Title III team seeks to highlight and honor the significant impact these professionals have on multilingual learners across the state.   Eligibility The nominee must be an ESL Teacher Evidence of excellence in ML instructional practices must be presented An ESL Teacher may be nominated by a colleague, administrator, or supervisor The nomination materials must be received on or before the specified date indicated on the nomination form Timeline March 1-15, 2024 PSU opens call for nominees March 18 - 22, 2024 Nominees notified and sent Portfolio Packet April 26, 2024 Nominee submission deadline for Portfolio Packet April 29 - May 17, 2024 Nominees vetted by the PSU May 17, 2024 Deadline to submit Nominee to NCDPI ML/Title III Team via nomination form   The NCDPI ML/Title III Team will convene a committee to review PSU nominees. The top three nominees will be notified by May 31, 2024. The ERA recipient will receive the award during the ML/Title III Conference closest to their PSU.   For more information:  PSU-Level Process Guidance Office Hours: February Friday, 2nd, from 3:00-4:00 PM Monday, 5th from 3:00-4:00 PM (more dates and times to come)

Call for Proposals - Session Applications Extended to February 15th! Growing Success for Multilingual Learners 2024 Summer Conference New Locations - Meet us in Asheville in June or Topsail in July! Virtual Option - Can't make it in person? Join us virtually in August! Share your Expertise - We invite all educators to submit proposals for the 2024 Growing Success for MLs Conference.    Learn more and submit a session proposal!

New Resource: Writing Guidebook Now Available in the LIS Toolkit (LIST)! The purpose of this guidebook is to provide educators with specific recommendations for increasing the frequency and efficacy of student writing as well as supporting students with producing original, substantive, and comprehensive compositions rather than writing to learn. This guidebook highlights four recommendations, each supported by research-based strategies. The guidebook also anticipates roadblocks to each recommendation that teachers and students may experience and provides suggestions for navigating them.   While the recommendations and strategies found within this guidebook are not an exhaustive list, practices described represent research-based, high-leverage actions teachers can implement to align writing instruction with NCSCOS requirements and foster robust writing communities in their classrooms across all grade levels.   View the Writing Guidebook in the LIST under "LIS-Based Resources."

Adobe Express free training seminars Adobe Express is a free tool for anyone in the North Carolina education world. Adobe Express is used for photo design and basic video creation, and can be incorporated into any course to help with planning, design thinking, and portfolio creation. In addition, it is user-friendly and has several generative AI features built into it.   Adobe is going to be offering 3 training seminars that are open to anyone involved in the K–12 space in North Carolina. Please see the attached flyer for information on the individual sessions and links to register for each of the sessions.      Adobe Express Flyer February 15, 2024: Introduction to Adobe Express March 21, 2024: Visible Thinking with Adobe Express April 18, 2024: Digital Portfolios and Personal Branding with Adobe Express If you have any questions, please contact Eli Hamrick at eli.hamrick@dpi.nc.gov.

New PDs from WIDA - Join the Fun!

Four new free, virtual WIDA webinar learning opportunities that offer insights and resources on a variety of topics relevant to educators of multilingual learners.

Here’s what you can look forward to in the coming months:

• WIDA ELD Framework Implementation: What, When, and How?
• Desarrollando el español: Guiding bilingual instructional planning with Marco DALE
• Using Data and Research to Inform Practical Issues in EL Proficiency and Growth
• Administrator Supplement: WIDA ELD Standards Framework Implementation, What, Why, and How?

Find times, dates, registration links and recordings on the WIDA Webinars webpage. 

WIDA eLearning

Do you work with MLs in NC? Do you want to learn more about supporting ML education in the content area classroom? Do you want to earn contact hours as you grow professionally?

If you answered YES to any of these questions, explore course listings and take a course or two!  Be sure to share the information with other educators of MLs in your PSUs!  

• Developing Language for Learning in Mathematics 
• Engaging Multilingual Learners in Science: Making Sense of Phenomena 
• Exploring the WIDA PreK-3 Essential Actions (NEW!) 
• Home Languages in the Classroom (ICMEE) 
• Making Language Visible in the Classroom 
• Newcomers: Promoting Success through Strengthening Practice (NEW!) 
• Reframing Education for Long-term English Learners  
• Social Studies: Engaging Multilingual Learners through Inquiry 
• The WIDA ELD Standards Framework: A Collaborative Approach

February Character Challenge: #KindnessMattersNC   "🌟 Embrace the spirit of kindness throughout February with our #KindnessMattersNC Challenge! Inspired by the heartwarming stories shared by Steve Hartman, this month-long initiative encourages teachers, leaders, students, and families to engage in daily acts of kindness. Whether integrated into morning meetings and content area classes, each day presents an opportunity for reflection, writing, and fostering a culture of compassion.   📝 Access daily videos and journal prompts to guide your reflections.      🗓️ Mark your calendars! Random Act of Kindness Day is celebrated on February 17 every year. We're extending the celebration throughout the month, making February dedicated to spreading kindness.   📸 Share your experiences on social media using the hashtag #KindnessMattersNC!  Teachers and leaders are encouraged to spread positivity by showing how kindness has impacted the school or encouraging students to create their own kindness videos—just like Steve Hartman! Educators can submit evidence of school initiatives or student work to NCDPI using the link provided. Your submissions may be featured on our NCDPI social media, newsletters, and website. Also, be sure to share your experiences on your social media using the hashtag #KindnessMattersNC!     Let's celebrate February with kindness, compassion, and uplifting stories. Together, we can create a ripple effect of positivity that extends far beyond our classrooms. #KindnessMattersNC

2024 CTE Summer Conference Website and Hotel Block Open

The 2024 CTE Summer Conference will be held July 15-19, 2024, at the Twin City Quarter (Benton Convention Center and Marriott Winston-Salem).

NEW WEBSITE!

The CTE Summer Conference has a new website this year! You can find all the information about the agenda, hotel, parking, and payment information here: https://www.ctesummerconference.com/

HOTEL INFORMATION The conference hotel is the Marriott Winston-Salem. You can make a reservation by visiting the conference website here: https://www.ctesummerconference.com/hotels. Sleeping room rate is $170/night (parking not included).

Additional hotel blocks are also available on the website. In the event the conference hotel sells out.

REGISTRATION INFORMATION Registration will open on March 15, 2024. Be sure to register before May 1, 2024, to get the discounted pricing!

• $250 - prior to May 1, 2024
• $300 - May 1 - 31, 2024
• $350 - June 1 - July 5, 2024

EXHIBITOR and SPONSOR INFORMATION

Exhibitor information will be released in the coming weeks.

QUESTIONS

For questions about CTE Summer Conference please contact CTE Professional Development Team at ctepd@dpi.nc.gov.

PROJECT IGNITE - Educators Tuition Support UNCGs National Professional Development Grant provides tuition support and professional learning opportunities for working with multilingual learners (MLs). Offerings for in-service and preservice teachers teaching in North Carolina or seeking NC teaching licensure include: TESOL MAT, NC TEACH, ESL ADD-ON and PLCs.   Learn more at https://ignite.uncg.edu/

2023-2024 ML/Title III Webinar Series

Throughout the 2023-2024 school year, the NCDPI ML/Title III Team will be a series of professional learning involving multiple standards-based topics.  These sessions are open to K-12 educators. 

Exploring Grading for Multilingual Learners

March 12, 2024

3:30 - 5:00 PM

Register

Academic Conversations with ACCESS Data Integration

April 9, 2024

3:30 - 5:00 PM

Register

Archives:

Best Practices for Working with Newcomers

Recording and Slide Deck

Reframing Education for Long-Term ELs

Recording and Slide Deck

Standards-Based Academic Language Development

Connect with the NCDPI Multilingual Learner/Title III Team!

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