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Updates from the Oregon Department of Education
1.You Are Invited to Join the Oregon Multilingual Learner Collaborative!
Upcoming Events, Training & Conference Opportunities
1.Webinar: Reverse-Designing Responses to Emerging Technologies in Multilingual Contexts, October 8, 2024
2.Webinar: Hispanic Heritage Month Celebration: A Conversation with Award Winning Authors, October 15, 2024
3.Webinar: October IDRC Monthly Webinar- Eligibility Refresher, October 15, 2024
4.Fall Literacy Conference: Igniting Curiosity & Cultivating Literacy for All, K-12, October 26, 2025
1. You Are Invited to Join the Oregon Multilingual Learner Collaborative!
The Oregon Multilingual Collaborative is a collaborative of professional educators, administrators, higher education and education partners who have a vested interest in elevating outcomes for multilingual learners through high-quality instructional programs and practices. Participants will learn from one another, with one another and share resources that advance the success of multilingual learners.
On the first Tuesday of each month, from 2:30-4:00 PM (PDT), the ML Collaborative will meet and address a problem of practice identified from feedback from the field related to issues faced in the world of education for multilingual learners.
Meeting dates for the 2024-25 academic year are:
- November 5, 2024
- December 3, 2024
- January 7, 2025
- February 4, 2025
- March 4, 2025
- April 1, 2025
- May 6, 2025
- June 3, 2025
Please use the Oregon Multilingual Learner Collaborative Form to share ideas on problems of practice you’d like to see addressed by the ML Collaborative.
Contact Jennifer Fontana, Multilingual Education Specialist with questions.
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1. Resource: Taller Gratuito de Educación Financiera con Jorge Ruiz, October 23, 2024
WestEd and Jorge Ruiz are coming together to provide students and their families with essential financial literacy skills for free! Covering topics ranging from budget management strategies, the importance of investing, to how to financially prepare students for the future and more – this workshop is sure to be insightful and help alleviate any stress around these topics. Join Jorge on October 23 starting at 5:00 PM. This workshop will be conducted in Spanish and is tailored to MEP students, parents, family members, and staff. Click here to register for this event.
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 2. Resource: New Agriculture Data Tools
In response to their Year 1 projects, the IDRC (Identification and Recruitment Consortium) has created short, easy-to-share "how-to" videos designed to assist staff. These resources are helpful for guiding your team through the latest tools and updates. Visit the Resources to Understand the Agriculture in Your State YouTube channel to view the latest videos.
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1. Webinar: Reverse-Designing Responses to Emerging Technologies in Multilingual Contexts, October 8, 2024
Imagine a classroom where emergent technologies evolve faster than lesson plans, and multilingual learners are often left behind. What if we could reserve design our responses to these challenges and empower educators to not only keep pace with innovation, but also use it to support the diverse needs of multilingual learners? Join this webinar to learn about the Chicago approach to reverse-design, its impact on language education, and how this approach can be implemented when shaping responses to generative artificial intelligence in language education. Click here to register for this event.
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2.Webinar: Hispanic Heritage Month Celebration: A Conversation with Award Winning Authors, October 15, 2024
In celebration of Hispanic Heritage Month, the Department of Education’s Office of English Language Acquisition (OELA) is excited to host three Mexican American children’s book authors for a stimulating conversation about their work. These esteemed panelists are recipients of the Tomás Rivera Mexican American Children’s Book Award, which honors authors and illustrators who write about the Mexican American experience. During the webinar, the authors will discuss their work and inspiration and will read excerpts from their books. Click here to register for this event.
3.Webinar: October IDRC Monthly Webinar- Eligibility Refresher, October 15, 2024
The next IDRC (Identification and Recruitment Consortium) session will focus on areas where recruiters struggled nationally in this year’s assessment. It will be interactive and informative, providing valuable opportunity for recruiters and staff to review eligibility scenarios. Please encourage anyone who might benefit to attend. Click here to register for this event.
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4. Fall Literacy Conference: Igniting Curiosity & Cultivating Literacy for All, K-12, October 26, 2025
Designed to empower K-12 educators and college students, this gathering promises a rich variety of insights, strategies, and networking opportunities aimed at elevating literacy instruction for all learners with a special focus on multilingual learners.
Keynote speaker, Dr. Eugenia Mora-Flores, will share her insights, research, and strategies for effectively supporting multilingual learners in achieving academic success. Professor of Education at the University of Southern California and respected author, Dr. Mora-Flores brings a wealth of knowledge and experience to the conference. Don't miss this inspiring address from a leader in the field!
The conference will take place on Saturday, October 26, 2024, at Parkrose High School, Portland, Oregon from 8:15 AM to 3:00 PM. Click here to register for this event.
Please contact Bob Bizjak, Conference Chair with questions.
This conference is hosted by the Oregon State Literacy Association and the Oregon Council Teachers of English.
5. Symposium: Teaching the Students We Share – In a New Era, November 9, 2024
You are invited to join the Civil Rights Project at their upcoming education symposium,Teaching the Students We Share – In a New Era. Millions of transnational students move between the U.S. and Mexico’s education systems, with most being Spanish speakers. As their numbers grow, quality education remains key to their success. Teachers need the right preparation and support to address their needs and appreciate their strengths. This conference will bring together educators, policymakers, and researchers to collaborate on how to better support educators. The symposium will be held at the Grand Hotel in Tijuana, Baja California, Mexico, on November 9, 2024, and only attendees with confirmed registration will be admitted to the symposium. Click here to register for this event.
6.Conference: 56th Annual National Migrant Education Conference in San Francisco, California, April 13-16, 2024
Registration is now open for the 56th Annual National Migrant Education Conference! This is the largest migrant conference held in the United States and is open to everyone who works with migratory students and families across the country. There will be 175 diverse and high-quality workshop sessions which will include professional development training for all who work in the field of Migrant Education. Be inspired by presentations by recipients of NASDME's Al Wright Memorial Migrant Scholarship, a highlight of the Conference each year. The conference will be held in San Francisco, California, from April 13 to 16, 2025. Click here to register for this event.
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If you have content or stories you’d like featured in our newsletter, we want to hear from you! Whether it’s an article, event, or an inspiring story, your contributions add depth to our discussions.Please send your submissions and ideas to Estephany Membreno, Administrative Specialist, and you may see your content in an upcoming publication.
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For questions or assistance, the Multilingual and Migrant (MME) team is available to support you. Please contact us via email for further information.
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Hector Aguirre, Migrant Education Title IC Specialist
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Leslie Casebeer, Office Specialist, TIII, TIC & ESEA Monitoring
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Diego Contreras-Medrano, Research Analyst
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Jennifer Fontana, Multilingual Education Specialist
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Yuliana Kenfield, Migrant Education Title IC Specialist
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Mary Martinez-Wenzl, Director of Multilingual & Migrant Education Team
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Estephany Membreño, Administrative Specialist II
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Kim Miller, Title III Education Specialist
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Reza Norouzian, Multilingual Education Research Analyst
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Natalia Piar, Multilingual & Migrant Education Team Coordinator
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You were added to this newsletter if you are part of the Migrant Education Program and/or the Title III English Learner listserv. Migrant Ed and Title III leaders, staff, and interested members of the public may subscribe to this newsletter through ODE's QuickSubscribe portal at any time. We thank you for serving Oregon's multilingual and migrant students.
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