On May 5th, our Multilingual Education team shared information on family communication letters, grant applications, use of Title III carryover funds, and WIDA testing and reporting. Please see the slides and recording.
Please join us on June 2 for our monthly information session.
For previous resources please go to the Multilingual Education Webinars and Newsletters page.
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OSPI’s Multilingual Education and Special Education teams have an upcoming webinar that you won’t want to miss! The Multilingual Learners with Disabilities Webinar will provide information on identification processes and considerations for preventing over/under-identification of dual qualified multilingual learners.
For previous resources please go to the Multilingual Education Webinars and Newsletters page.
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The Multilingual Education Program seeks candidates who value, embrace and understand the unique educational needs of multilingual/English learners and enjoy collaboration to join our team.
Dual language education is growing quickly in our state and this position will be part of the Multilingual Education team that supports districts as they plan and expand DL programs.
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. If you have questions or you would like more information regarding this job posting please contact Jovana Arvizu.
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Grant applications are open for the 2022-23 school year. Please note the following important dates:
Grant Application Resources:
Webinars:
Important Dates:
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TBD in May – Title III Pre-Application opens in EGMS
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June 30 – PD Report (FP 972) Due in iGrants
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July 1 – Title III 2022-23 Pre-Application due (for SAS)
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Mid-July – Title III Application opens in EGMS
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August 1 – TBIP Grant (FP 219) Due in iGrants
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Mid-October – Title III Application Due in EGMS
OSPI’s Multilingual Education team is in the process of updating and translating family notifications which will be posted on the Family Communication Templates webpage. Please note the following important timeline for what to send home:
JUNE (end of the school year):
- WIDA ACCESS Score Reports (49 languages available in WIDA AMS)
- Either Score Report Letter (for continuing students) OR Notification of Proficiency/Transition from EL Services (for exiting students)
SEPTEMBER (within 30 days of start of school):
- Notification of Placement (for new students)
- Notification of Continued Eligibility (for continuing or in-state transfer students)
Letters should be available by the end of May. We will update you when they are ready!
WIDA ACCESS
WIDA Q&A Sessions:
Our next Lunch with Leslie will focus on Results and Score Reports on May 23.
- Monday, May 23 at noon | Zoom
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WIDA Professional Learning
Access to all 2021-22 workshops in the WIDA Secure Portal will end on August 30, 2022. All self-paced eWorkshops must be completed by August 30, 2022 in order to earn clock hours. Remember to download all relevant materials by that date. The Secure Portal will refresh on August 31 and offerings for the 2022-23 school year will become available. See the May 5, 2022 Monthly Information Session slides and recording for more information.
Our Language Learning Regional Network (LLRN) meetings will continue in winter and spring of 2022. Please see pdEnroller to register for the upcoming session or reach out to your Multilingual Education Program Supervisor for more information. We hope you will “LLRN” with us!
Upcoming Meetings
ESD 101 | Monday, May 9 | 9:30-11:30 AM
ESD 189 | Monday, May 9 | 10:30–12:30 pm
ESD 121 | Tuesday, May 10 | 9:00–11:00 am
ESD 123 | Tuesday, May 10 | 8:30–10:00 am
Guidance
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Professional Learning
See information on Tribal, heritage, and dual language professional learning communities (PLCs) on the Dual Language Education and Resources page.
Upcoming PLC Meeting
Small/Rural Dual Language Programs’ PLC | Melissa Van Straten and Juan Gaona, Mount Vernon SD, will share about their process for including dual language education in Madison Elementarys' schoolwide Title IA plan and school improvement plan.
Tuesday, May 10 at 1:00–2:00 pm | Zoom.
Tribal Language Educators’ PLC | Michelle Olsen and her team, Port Angeles SD, will share about the Since Time Immemorial curriculum integration they have put into place in their district.
Tuesday, May 10 at 3:30–4:30 pm | Zoom.
Since Time Immemorial Curriculum in Spanish
The Office of Native Education has been given permission by the Tribes to translate into Spanish some of the units per grade level of the Since Time Immemorial (STI) curriculum. All curriculum resources are online at the Since Time Immemorial (STI) webpage. It’s recommended that educators go through an introductory workshop to effectively implement the curriculum. Workshops are linked on the STI webpage.
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We’re hiring!
Dual Language Program Supervisor. See details listed above.
These professional learning opportunities are shared for your information but do not constitute an endorsement by OSPI of any specific organizations.
Dyslexia Beyond Awareness - Registration for this summit is $200. Clock hours are free. This session is sponsored by OSPI’s Dyslexia Advisory Council and will include national experts on dyslexia and early intervention.
Dates: May 12–13, 2022
Location: Online Zoom Summit
Contacts: Alicia Roberts Frank for questions about the sessions or Heidi Aijala for questions about registration and/or clock hours.
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UW Native Education Certificate Program
Cost: $5,000 plus fees
Dates: Launching August 2022, 2-year hybrid program with online courses and a 3-day Summer Institute
Purpose: Designed to cultivate educators’ abilities to create meaningful and effective relationships with Native American students, families, and communities through the perspective of community-based teaching.
Click here for more information.
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Registration opens May 2 for the 2022 WIDA Annual Conference
Dates: September 28–30, 2022
Location: Louisville, KY, and virtual option.
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 Kristin Percy Calaff, Ph.D. – Supporting (NE) ESD 101 | Director of Multilingual Education | 564-999-3144c
Virginia Morales – Supporting (NW) ESD 121 & 189 | Multilingual Education Program Supervisor | 360-725-4477
Shannon Martin – Supporting (SW) ESD 112, 113 & 114 | Multilingual Education Program Supervisor | 360-725-4476
Sue Connolly – Supporting (Central/SE) ESD 105, 123, 171 & Charter Schools | Multilingual Education Program Supervisor | 360-522-0001c
Patty Finnegan, Ph.D. – Dual language education support for all districts. | Assistant Director of Dual Language | 360-725-4468
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