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Being multilingual enhances children’s success in both school and work. The American Academy of Pediatrics advocates for language learning, noting that kids can learn multiple languages simultaneously without confusion or delays in language development. In fact, multilingual children often experience improved problem-solving and social connections.
Helping all students fully develop their literacy and skills in language arts promotes career readiness and more. The Department offers guidelines for schools and districts to establish programs, such as the Ohio Seal of Biliteracy to recognize individual student achievement in English and other languages. Read on for resources to connect English learner students to school and community activities.
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Pathways to Success: Advocating for Your Child's Education
Tuesday, February 25, 2025, from 10:00 a.m. -12:00 p.m.
This Webinar will equip educators and other family-facing professionals to facilitate the Pathways to Success workshop for families of students learning English. Pathways to Success is interactive and includes fun activities and discussions for families. Participants will explore the Ohio Roadmap for Families of English Learners and will leave with resources they can use immediately. This workshop can be adapted for families and caregivers of students in grades PreK through 12.
English Learner Office Hours
Wednesday, Feb. 19, from 12:00-1:00 p.m.
Educators, school personnel, program coordinators, and family liaisons are invited to join online sessions with English learner program specialists from the Department’s Office of Student Supports. These sessions provide an opportunity to chat and consult about English learner educational programs.
Global Youth Service Day | Ohio Commission on Service and Volunteerism
ServeOhio is pleased to announce the availability of grants to support community service projects organized for Global Youth Service Day taking place from April 25 - 27, 2025. Projects (or series of projects) for this day of service can occur April 1 through April 30, 2025. Grant awards will range between $250 to $1,500.
How can applicants use the funding?
The primary intent is to support projects or a series of projects that create or improve community assets or infrastructure, such as parks, schools, senior centers, community gardens or low-income homes through youth volunteer engagement. Projects may span multiple days throughout the project window. Projects should be collaborative in nature, involve a broad spectrum of community participants, and benefit the larger community. Funds may be used for supplies, materials and volunteer support.
Who is eligible to apply?
Non-profit and public organizations in Ohio including, but not limited to, volunteer centers, faith-based organizations, school districts, community colleges, universities, and local governments are eligible to apply. For the application and instructions, visit the ServeOhio website. The application deadline is February 4, 2025, at 11:59 PM.
Microgrants for Language Teachers
The Language Connects Foundation/Vista Microgrants Program for Language Educators is an initiative aimed at promoting multilingualism in the classroom. This program provides small grants to K-12 educators who are passionate about teaching languages and incorporating cultural elements into their lessons. Find out more about how to apply for funding for classroom projects here.
NEW audio files and scripts are available to accompany the translated test directions for online administrations of the Ohio English Language Proficiency Assessment (OELPA) and Alternate Ohio English Language Proficiency Assessment (Alt-OELPA). These resources are verbatim translations of the general test directions spoken by the test administrator found in the OELPA Test Administration Manual and the Alt-OELPA Test Administration Manual. Test administrators may read the translated scripts aloud or play the translated audio files to help students understand the test directions.
Districts and schools utilizing the translations should download and use the files on the portal as there have been minor improvements since last year. When clicking a language on the test portal, the audio files and script will download together in a zip file. In addition to the translations on the test portal, districts and schools may translate the general test directions into languages needed for their student populations. Please contact the Office of Assessment with questions at (614) 466-1317 or email statetests@education.ohio.gov.
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2/3: Ohio English Proficiency Assessment and Alt-OELPA Test Window opens
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Contact us!
Thank you for supporting Ohio’s multilingual English learners and families. Check out other resources from the previous English Learner bulletin. Please direct questions to Donna Villareal or Jason Scragg, 25 South Front St., 2nd Floor, Columbus, OH 43215 | Toll-free: 877.644.6338 D: 614.387.2245 lau@education.ohio.gov
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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