Empowering Access for Multilingual Learners in AIG and AP Programming
February 27th | 11 am - 12 pm
Join us for a webinar to discuss the critical need for supporting multilingual learners (ML) within Advanced Placement (AP) and Academically or Intellectually Gifted (AIG) programs. Multilingual students bring unique perspectives and talents to our educational communities, yet they often face barriers in accessing advanced coursework. Join the AIG, ML/Title III, and School Counselor Teams for a special webinar on ML's academic growth and success in secondary schools. During the webinar, we will explore practical strategies and best practices aimed at fostering inclusion and success for MLs in AIG and AP programming.
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Get Ready! Growing Success for MLs Summer Conference Registration Opens March 1st!
Upcoming Highlights
Newcomers! A deep dive (2.5 days) into the SIOP Model with the lens of teaching newcomers! Register for one or grab a team and register together!
Multiple Formats: We are offering two face-to-face locations and a virtual option. Whether you prefer the collaborative energy of in-person events or the flexibility of virtual participation, we've got you covered!
Dynamic Sessions: Engage in thought-provoking discussions led by experts in the field. Our carefully curated sessions cover a range of topics, from best practices and collaboration techniques to effective engagement with schools, families, and communities.
Networking Opportunities: Connect with fellow educators, exchange ideas, and build a supportive professional network!
Start planning now! We are excited to see you!
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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
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March 1-15, 2024 PSU opens call for nominees
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March 18 - 22, 2024 Nominees notified and sent Portfolio Packet
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April 26, 2024 Nominee submission deadline for Portfolio Packet
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April 29 - May 17, 2024 Nominees vetted by the PSU
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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:
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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
Watch Archived Sessions and Access the Slides
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Best Practices for Working with Newcomers
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Reframing Education for Long-Term ELs
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Standards-Based Academic Language Development
Cohort 17 - 21st Century Community Learning Centers Grant Competition
On February 1, 2024, the NC State Board of Education approved the North Carolina Department of Public Instruction (NCDPI) to launch the Nita M. Lowey 21st Century Community Learning Centers (CCLC) Cohort 17 Competition for the 2024-2027 school year for any Public-School Unit (PSU) or Non-PSU organizations [NPO (Non-Profit Organization), CBO (Community Based Organization), FBO (Faith Based Organizations), For-Profit, IHE (Institutions of Higher Education), City/Local Gov].
Authorized under Title IV, Part B, of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA), as amended by Every Student Succeeds Act of 2015, the purpose of Nita M. Lowey 21st CCLC Programs is to provide federal funds to establish or expand community learning centers that operate during out-of-school hours providing three specific services: intentional academic support, quality enrichment experiences, and family engagement opportunities.
Grant amounts will range from $50,000 to $500,000 depending on:
- needs identified in the community and schools;
- scope of the program;
- proposed number of students served; and
- program design.
Depending on funding availability, grant awards may continue for up to three years (through Summer 2027).
To determine the number of reviewers required to support the NCDPI Cohort 17 Nita M. Lowey 21st CCLC Competition, potential applicants are encouraged to submit an electronic Notice of Intent by March 1, 2024, by clicking on the link below. Please note submission of a Notice of Intent is not a requirement to apply for the grant, nor does it oblige the organization to apply.
Notice of Intent
The Cohort 17 RFP (Request for Proposals) document is linked below. If you meet the eligibility requirements to apply, please do so.
Final Cohort 17 RFP 2.5.24
Additionally, two technical assistance webinars will be held to support potential grantees:
Webinar 1: Overview of RFP and How to Apply: February 28, 2024, from 10am-12 noon
Webinar 2: Application Guidance and Rubric Overview: February 29, 2024, from 10am-12 noon
If you have any questions about the 21st CCLC competition, please contact
Wendy Buck wendy.buck@dpi.nc.gov or Areli Perez areli.perez@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.
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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
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