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Discover the enduring impact of a pivotal 1974 U.S. Court Case on the landscape of English learner education, highlighting its lasting significance. Read here. 

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ELPA21 is offering Professional Learning Workshops to educators in Oregon. As a member of ELPA21, Oregon has been provided a limited number of seats per workshop. Topics include: differentiating instruction of English Learner students, Formative Assessment for English Learners (Level 1 and Level 2). Workshops will be held in the month of April and June. For more information and to register, visit Oregon-ELPA21 Professional Learning Workshops website

The Center for Applied Linguistics (CAL) is offering a 3-day, hybrid Direct Strategies Institute based on CAL’s widely-used “What’s Different About Teaching Reading to Students Learning English?” professional development program. The engaging 3-day synchronous and asynchronous institute on February 14, 21, and 28, 2024, is designed for school administrators and classroom, ESL, and literacy teachers who want to ensure reading progress for English Learners.  

For more information and to register, click here

The Migrant Student Information Exchange (MSIX) Team is welcoming all MSIX users to join the annual Cybersecurity and Account Management Webinar on Tuesday, February 20, 2024, from 1:00 – 2:00 p.m. ET. In this webinar, the MSIX Team will highlight cybersecurity and privacy awareness topics in addition to reviewing MSIX account management. ALL MSIX users are highly encouraged to attend this Webinar.  

Registration Information  

• Register here.   
• After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the webinar, including an “Add to Calendar” feature. 
• Have questions? Contact the MSIX Help Desk via email at: MSIXSupport@deloitte.com or telephone at: 1-866-878-9525. Help Desk hours are: 9:30 AM - 6:30 PM Eastern Time, Monday through Friday, except Federal Holidays.

Explore OSU’s online scholarship program designed for licensed teachers seeking an ESOL endorsement and/or Dual Language Specialization. Running June 2024 – December 2026, this opportunity will empower educators to lead and make a positive difference in the lives of emergent bilingual students. All courses will be fully virtual and focus on the professional development needs of licensed educators who are teaching English Learners and bilingual students.   

Participant Information  

• Current in-service and pre-service teachers are eligible to earn their ESOL endorsement and/or Dual Language Specialization.  
• Bilingual educators must meet the following requirements: 
  • Be bilingual in Spanish and English.  Advanced proficiency in Spanish is required. Some of the courses will be conducted bilingually. 
  • Receive a passing score on the Official ACTFL Oral Proficiency Assessment for Dual Language Specialization. TSPC has set the passing score at Advanced-Mid or higher in the language the applicant is seeking to add to the license. 
  • Teach in a Dual Language classroom. 
  • Possess a valid, current Oregon teaching license. 
• Participants will learn together in a group called a TEAMS Cohort, where TEAMS stands for "Teachers Educating All Multilingual Students." 

Application Information:

• Apply here.  
• Application deadline: April 3, 2024 - enrollment is limited. 
• All tuition costs will be covered by grant funds. 
• Have questions? Contact Nelly Patiño-Cabrera, TEAMS Grant Coordinator & Instructor, and Sarah Howard, TEAMS Graduate Assistant.