OELA Webinars on DL/I
OELA has begun hosting a series of dual language webinars: "The 3 W's of Dual Language Education for State, Local, and Site Leaders: What, Why, and How". The webinars offer invaluable insights for superintendents, administrators at every level, featuring expert guidance and resources.
Dual language education is a powerful tool for fostering multilingualism and providing equitable access to high quality instruction for English and multilingual learners.
The webinars will be highlighting Dual language immersion programs from Delaware, California, Utah, Arizona, Virginia, Texas, Colorado and Washington, D.C.
◾Part 1 (April 16, 2024) - archive coming soon
◾Register for Part 2 (April 30, 2024,1:00 – 2:30 p.m. (ET)
https://ed-gov.zoomgov.com/webinar/register/WN_ZIAM7RtlQDSIZPKI-5mz4A
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Carolina Association of Bilingual Educators (CarABE)
CarABE is offering a virtual Spring event April 20 from 9am - 12pm. The theme is ¡Vamos a hablar about translanguaging and leadership!
The event highlights four exciting speakers: Dr. Deborah Gladstone, Dr. Melody Zoch, Mr. Robert Ash, and Dr. Laura Hamman-Ortiz.
Open the flier to learn more
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The Growing Success for MLs Summer Conference
Something for Everyone!
Spend one day or come for the entire conference! The sessions are sure to offer new insights and promising practices!
Registration is Open!
This year's conference, themed "Unlocking the Power of Multilingual Learners for Academic Success," promises to be an inspiring and transformative experience.
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 and DPI. 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!
West - Buncombe County in Asheville In-person June 25th - 27th at Martin L. Nesbitt Discovery Academy
East - Pender County near Topsail Beach In-person July 23rd - July 25th at Topsail High School
Virtual Setting: July 29th - 30th
Experts from over 25 NC PSUs, IHEs, & DPI
NC ELD Standards
SIOP for Newcomers and other sessions on Newcomers
GLAD
MLs and the Literacy Instruction Standards
Holocaust Education Act
MLs and DL/I
AIG Equity & CDM
Math, Science, and STEM
Translanguaging
Co-Teaching
And opportunities to network!
You can also attend sessions about MLs presented by NCDPI:
ML/Title III
Office of Learning and Research
Office of Advanced Learning and Gifted Ed
CTE Regional Services
ELA on the Literacy Instruction Standards
DL/I
Healthy Schools
Science
Music and Theatre Arts
2024 Conference Brochure The registration link is in the brochure. The conference schedule, complete with session descriptions, will be shared closer to the date.
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Recognize
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ESL Teacher!
The ELD Recognition Award (ERA) process is now is the 2nd phase of the timeline: all local nominees should be provided with the Portfolio Packet (contents are up to each PSU).
The next deadline is April 26th when the nominees need to have their Portfolio Packets submitted for the PSU review process.
Timeline - Suggested
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March 18 - April 10, 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
DPI Deadline
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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, please review the PSU-Level Process Guidance. Additional questions can be sent to marshall.foster@dpi.nc.gov.
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Instructional Material Evaluators Needed
We hope this email finds you well. The North Carolina Textbook Commission is excited to extend an invitation to expert teachers across the state who are passionate about K-12 Science education. We are currently seeking dedicated individuals to assist in the evaluation of Instructional Materials/Textbooks for K-12 Science.
This opportunity is open to current, certified K-12 Science, Exceptional Children (EC), and English Language Learner (ELL) teachers with a minimum of three years of teaching experience. As a participant, they will be provided with comprehensive orientation and training sessions. These sessions are designed to equip them with the necessary skills and knowledge to effectively review and evaluate the latest textbooks and instructional materials in K-12 Science. A flier is provided for more details at https://go.ncdpi.gov/2ckmr
We encourage you to share this opportunity with expert K-12 science educators who might be interested in contributing to this endeavor. The application deadline is May 20, 2024.
Thank you for your time and attention.
NC Instructional Materials/Textbook Adoption Team
2023-2024 ML/Title III Webinar Series - Archived
Throughout the 2023-2024 school year, the NCDPI ML/Title III Team held a series of webinars involving multiple standards-based topics. These sessions can now be accessed via the link below.
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
- Exploring Grading for Multilingual Learners
- Academic Conversations with ACCESS Data Integration
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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