Bilingual Education Program Update - August 6th

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English Language Proficiency Assessment Update
Upcoming WIDA Screener Support
Upcoming Bilingual Education Open Office Hours

English Language Proficiency Assessment Update

ELP Assessment Update (govdelivery.com) - August 5th

Updates Inculde: Screener Eligibility Update, WIDA Kindergarten Screener Materials, WIDA online Screener, Test Administrator Training and WIDA AMS User Guide.

Upcoming WIDA Screener Support

WIDA Q&A Webinars

WIDA Screener webinars are intended for anyone interested in learning more about using the WIDA Screener tools including training, test administration, and scoring. They’re perfect for new Test Administrators and District Coordinators who will be screening students. Visit the WIDA Screener for Kindergarten: Answers to frequently asked questions news article.

Thursday, August 12th, 11:00 am - 12:00 pm PST - WIDA Screener Grades 1-12 Online
Tuesday August 17th, 11:00 am - 12:00 pm PST - WIDA Screener Grades 1-12 Paper

Can’t make it? WIDA Q&A Webinars are recorded and posted to the WIDA Secure Portal Download Library within a week of the presentation. Want to learn more?

Washington State Assessment Office

More information can be found here regarding: Screener Launch - August 9th, Kindergarten Screener Materials, Screener Training, WIDA Secure Portal, and tips on how to organize training and test administration.

If you have additional questions or need support, join Leslie Huff during her Open Office Hours.

August 9th, 12:00 - 1:00 pm | Zoom, Topic WIDA Screener

August 16th, 1:00 - 2:00 pm | Zoom, Topic WIDA Screener

Upcoming Bilingual Education Open Office Hours

The Bilingual Education team will be available to address any questions you might have including iGrant applications and the WIDA launch. Please join us for technical support for iGrant applications.

August 12th, 9:00 – 10:00 am | Zoom, Topic: Grant support and information regarding the WIDA launch.

August 26th, 9:00 – 10:00 am | Zoom

Contact Us

Kristin Percy Calaff, Ph.D. - Director of Bilingual Education | 564-999-3144c

Shannon Martin – Supporting districts Aberdeen – Franklin Pierce| Bilingual Education Program Supervisor | 360-725-4476

Virginia Morales – Supporting districts Goldendale – Mukilteo | Bilingual Education Program Supervisor | 360-725-6172

Sue Connolly – Supporting districts Naches Valley – Shelton | Bilingual Education Program Supervisor | 360-522-0001

Amy Ingram – Supporting districts Shoreline – Zillah | Bilingual Education Program Supervisor | 360-764-6201

Patty Finnegan, Ph.D. – Dual language education support for all districts. | Assistant Director of Dual Language | 360-725-4468

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