Dear English Learner Educator,
We are excited to share valuable resources to support your work with multilingual English learners, as well as upcoming professional learning opportunities to enhance instruction. The resources focus on evidence-based strategies and practical tools to help you address the diverse needs of your students across the curriculum. Please share this update with other educators and school staff!
Reminder to Update the Education Management Information System (EMIS)
Now is the time to ensure that EMIS identification and program data for English learner students are up to date. The Department’s Office of Federal Programs uses EMIS data in the second reporting period, ending in April, to determine Title III allocations for districts for the next fiscal year. The Midyear Student Collection (FY25) (2025S2TRD) closes on April 25, 2025. Click here to view the full EMIS data collection calendar for 2024-2025.
Project ASSETS for Busy Educators of English Learners
The application for Project ASSETS is now open for teachers seeking to enhance their instructional strategies by integrating English language development with academic content. This virtual classroom-based program provides educators with ongoing support through regular meetings over the course of 18 months. Participants will also receive a $300 stipend upon completion, and the option to receive graduate credit. Register here by April 30 to reserve your place. Email Lauren Wood with questions.
Hands-On Workshops Support English Learners Across the Curriculum
ELPA21 is offering free seats for up to 10 Ohio teachers to attend their popular workshops. These interactive workshops, running online from 11:00 a.m. to 5:30 p.m., feature engaging activities and the opportunity to earn CEU credits. To register for an event in April or June, visit the Ohio-ELPA21 Eventbrite site. Teachers can still register at the ELPA21 professional learning website for $149 per workshop if the free seats are unavailable. Direct questions to Laquita Moss.
Positioning Multilingual Learners for Success in Mathematics
On Friday, May 2, the Educational Service Center of Central Ohio’s Achievement and Leadership Services will host Dr. Kathryn Chval, Dean of the College of Education at the University of Illinois Chicago (UIC), who will share how exceptional teachers create conditions for student success in the mathematics classroom. Dr. Chval will highlight strategies that promote access and engagement for all learners and their families. She is the author of Teaching Math to Multilingual Students: Positioning English Learners for Success. For content-related questions, email Stephanie Warner.
The workshop’s $20 registration fee includes a professional learning book and lunch. Register here and join colleagues working to sharpen their instruction of mathematics and language. Contact Samantha Finkel for inquiries regarding registration.
