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1-Nov-2024
Dear English Learner Educator,
Multilingual English learners need targeted supports through language development programs to achieve academic success. Effective English learner programs incorporate both language and content instruction throughout the school day. The resources below include guidance and free professional learning related to developing English learner programs.
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Request for Proposals from Teacher Leaders
The Ohio Teacher Leadership Summit is seeking presenters for the Ohio Teacher Leadership Summit on June 11, 2025. The event takes place at the Greater Columbus Convention Center. The goal of the summit is to build a statewide network of teacher leaders and administrators to promote and strengthen teacher leadership. This exciting event brings together schools, districts, and organizations doing innovative work to develop teacher leaders by sharing successes, lessons learned, and strategies for overcoming challenges around teacher leadership and program implementation! Priority will be given to presentations that align with the Ohio Teacher Leadership Framework and summit goals that include practical, relevant work tools and knowledge. Submit presentation proposals using this form by Nov. 28, 2024. Get updates at the Teacher Leadership Summit webpage.
Contact teacher.leadership@education.ohio.gov with any questions.
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Invitation to join the Ohio Alt-OELPA Community of Practice
The Department convenes a group of educators to provide feedback about the Alternative Ohio English Language Proficiency Assessment (Alt-OELPA) for multilingual English learners with the most significant cognitive disabilities. Educators who work with English learners identified as eligible for the state’s alternative assessments can contact Katelynn Crow (katelynn.crow@education.ohio.gov) for more information about joining the Alt-OELPA Community of Practice.
EMIS Update
In 2024, Section 2.2 of the Educational Management Information System (EMIS) renamed the English learner record “Student Home Language” to “Student Language Other than English” and added languages. This change aims to gather more comprehensive information about the language backgrounds of English learners. According to federal and state law, students identified as English learners are individuals whose language development in standardized English is impacted by communication in other languages. For more information, contact Lau@education.ohio.gov.
Biliteracy is fun!
Developing language proficiency in more than one language benefits individuals of all ages, especially English learners. Engaging with storybooks in both English and other languages is a great way to support this development. Access the Additional Languages section of Ohio’s Reading Tips for Families website for free, regularly updated resources in multiple languages.
Contact us
Thank you for your continued efforts to support Ohio’s multilingual students and families! If you have questions, email the Office of Whole Child Supports consultants Donna Villareal and Jason Scragg.
For additional information, or to unsubscribe, please contact the Lau Resource Center of the Ohio Department of Education at (614) 466-4109, or email Lau@education.ohio.gov.
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