Bilingual Education Program Updates - August 27

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Bilingual Education Information Sessions
Important Grant Due Dates
CEDARS Update
Bilingual Education Program is Hiring!
WIDA eLearning Workshops 2021-22
Learn from our Own Webinar Series

Bilingual Education Information Sessions

Here are the slides from the August 26^th Information Session with updated information on the WIDA Screener and WIDA professional learning opportunities.

September 9, 2021

On September 9^th, the Bilingual Education team will share information on new opportunities this year for professional learning and collaboration with Q & A and check-in time during the second half hour. At 1:00, there will be a special session for those new to their role in leading bilingual and EL programs.

9:00 - 10:00 am | Information Session | Zoom

1:00 – 2:45 pm | New Bilingual Education/English Learner Program Director Training | Zoom

3:00 - 4:00 pm | Information Session | Zoom

September 23, 2021

9:00 - 10:00 am | Information Session | Zoom

3:00 - 4:00 pm | Information Session | Zoom

Important Grant Due Dates

Title III and TBIP grants are due soon!

Please be sure to submit your grants by these deadlines or complete the changes requested if you received a “Needs Work” response.

FP 219 (TBIP) - Sept 1

FP 231 (Title III Consortium) - August 31

FP 232 (Title III) - August 31

Please reach out to your Bilingual Program Supervisor if you have any questions, or need any assistance.

Dual Language, Heritage, and Tribal Language Grants

The deadline for the dual language, heritage, and tribal language grants has been extended to September 9^th. Please see our website for more information on these grants.

Please reach out to Patty Finnegan if you have any questions, or need any assistance.

CEDARS Update

Work is underway to adjust the fields in CEDARS for reporting new WIDA Screener scores. Please wait to code students until you receive additional guidance.

For new or provisional students who took the ELPA21 Annual Assessment in the spring in place of a screener, please refer to pages 11-14 of Student Data Reporting Expectations for Non-ALE-Funded Remote and Hybrid Instructional Models for guidance on correctly updating the student records.

Bilingual Education Program is Hiring!

The Bilingual Education Program seeks candidates who value, embrace and understand the unique educational needs of multilingual/English learners and enjoy collaboration to join our team. Our work is focused on ensuring that students receive language educational services to acquire the knowledge and skills necessary to pursue college and career pathways.

Bilingual Education Program Supervisor - Closes 8/31/2021

Click the link above to learn about the responsibilities and required qualifications. Please share this job posting with qualified candidates and encourage them to apply. We prefer candidates in Central or Eastern Washington but are open to anyone across the state with remote work options available.

Thank you for your continued support!

If you have questions or you would like more information regarding this job posting please contact Jolynn Engellant at 360-725-6145 or Jolynn.engellant@k12.wa.us.

WIDA eLearning Workshops 2021-22

Self-Paced WIDA eWorkshops with Free Clock Hours

The WIDA Standards Framework: A Collaborative Approach | pdEnroller Registration
Home Languages in the Classroom | pdEnroller Registration
WIDA Microlearning: Equity-Focused PLCs: A Resource Guide and Study Guides | pdEnroller Registration
School Improvement Planning for Multilingual Learners | pdEnroller Registration
Classroom Teachers: Engaging Multilingual Newcomers | pdEnroller Registration
Developing Language for Learning in Mathematics | pdEnroller Registration
Social Studies: Engaging Multilingual Learners through Inquiry | pdEnroller Registration
Leading for Equity: Classroom Walkthrough | pdEnroller Registration

Available to all Washington State K-12 educators September 1, 2021 through August 31, 2022. To earn free clock hours, register for each workshop through the above pdEnroller links. Login to WIDA Secure Portal. If you don't have a WIDA account, email help@WIDA.us and request an account. Once you have completed the eWorkshop, complete the pdEnroller survey for that eWorkshop. Our office will upload the clock hours to your pdEnroller eCert file.

Learn from our Own Webinar Series

This series focuses on one or more Parent and Family Engagement (PFE) best practices at the school or LEA level. Our series is a collaboration between the Title I, Part A, the LAP, and the Migrant and Bilingual Education Programs.

Engage All Families Through a Multi-Tiered Approach

Together, let’s explore a multi-tiered approach to PFE strategies, including the indicators for intervention and increased support, and the roles for families.

Participants will create a plan for implementing a multi-tiered approach to PFE in their programs and practices aligned with goals for student growth and learning.

Presenters:

Hadley Bachman - The Ohio Statewide Family Engagement Center, Ohio State University
Barbara Boone - The Ohio Statewide Family Engagement Center, Ohio State University

Who should register: LEA staff who are interested in developing family partnering opportunities.

When: September 28, 2021, from 10 to 11:30 AM, Pacific Time (US and Canada).

Register in advance for this webinar.

If you have any questions, please contact us at Title1a@k12.wa.us.

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

Shannon Martin – Supporting districts A – F | Bilingual Education Program Supervisor | 360-725-4476

Virginia Morales – Supporting districts G – M | Bilingual Education Program Supervisor | 360-725-4477

Sue Connolly – Supporting districts N – T | Bilingual Education Program Supervisor | 360-522-0001c

Shannon Martin – Supporting districts U – Z | Bilingual Education Program Supervisor | 360-725-4476

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

ALL STUDENTS PREPARED FOR POST-SECONDARY PATHWAYS, CAREERS, AND CIVIC ENGAGEMENT.

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