LLRNs are professional learning communities of school and district language learning leaders in each Educational Service District (ESD) who meet regularly to engage in professional learning, collaboration, and program improvement planning. Click on the pdEnroller links below for a full list of dates and to register for a LLRN.
Region Program Supervisor: Shannon Martin
Region Program Supervisor: Sue Connolly
Region Program Supervisor: Katie Sperling
Region Program Supervisor: Virginia Morales
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Our October 6 monthly information session focused on Multi-tiered Systems of Support for multilingual learners, identification and screening of American Indian/Alaska Native students for Title III, and upcoming Language Learning Regional Network plans and Dual Language PLC plans. Please see slides and recording.
2022-23 Information Session Dates: Dec. 1, Jan. 5, Feb. 2, Mar. 2, Apr. 6, May 4, and Jun 1
Add sessions to calendar: AM Session (9-10 am) | PM Session (3-4 pm)
For previous resources please go to the Multilingual Education Webinars and Newsletters page.
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WCAP: Training Series - Using the GTSA
OSPI has developed a new training series about the Guidelines on Tools, Supports, and Accommodations (GTSA) for State Testing. This training series will be provided via Zoom webinars which will be recorded and posted to OSPIs YouTube channel (and linked in the WCAP Portal) for future reference.
Episode 4: Supports for Multilingual Learners
- Thursday, October 27, 3:30-4:30pm
Description: The Universal Tools, Designated Supports, and Accommodations which support multilingual learners on the general ELA, mathematics, and science assessments will be discussed. Suggestions for how to document the decision-making process and the use of these supports over time will also be discussed.
Audience: Multilingual education teachers and related service providers, general education teachers, district multilingual education staff, district assessment staff, principals, counselors, and other staff who participate in meetings about supports for students during state summative testing.
Please register in advance.
Register here! | pdEnroller information.
Please direct questions about this training series to Kara Todd kara.todd@k12.wa.us and Toni Wheeler toni.wheeler@k12.wa.us.
Important Information Concerning CEDARS Data on Multilingual English Learners
Many districts have not yet reported the screener data from Fall 2022 to CEDARS and/or have errors resulting in 23,650 students on the PENR.
- Check your PENR and student rosters ASAP to make sure all eligible students are accurately reported.
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Please note that CEDARS must have updated and accurate information on ALL identified m/Els by early December.
- This data pull will determine the testing kits and materials order for the WIDA ACCESS.
Contact your program supervisor for assistance.
OSPI has partnered with Glean Education to provide free statewide professional development on Structured Literacy within an MTSS Framework. This professional learning was designed to build capacity, background knowledge, and a common understanding of research-based approaches among Washington State educators, leaders, parents, and caregivers.
It includes 18 hours of asynchronous coursework, a synchronous Expert Webinar Series, and training for a state literacy team to support ESDs, districts, and schools. Please see MTSS Structured Literacy PD Webinar Materials for links to participate in the trainings, an overview of structured literacy, and FAQs.
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WIDA: Have Questions About the Alternate ACCESS Field Test? Ask Candoo!
With the Alternate ACCESS for ELLs Field Test set to arrive at schools and/or districts in February 2023, we suspect that folks in your state (this includes you) might have some questions. Ask Candoo, our field test dog! Add your field test question to the Ask Candoo survey and Candoo will answer it in the Supporting Success for Multilingual Learners with Disabilities Facebook group and via @AdvALTELLA on Twitter.
Want to get your field test questions answered in real time instead? Make sure you attend these virtual presentations:
- the Alternate ACCESS for ELLs Field Test 2022-23 Q&A Webinar on December 1, 2022, at 1:00pm CT. More information and login details are in the WIDA Secure Portal on the Webinars page.
How the WIDA ELD Standards Framework Impacts K-12 Educators
WIDA wants to hear from K-12 educators who work with multilingual learners -- in all capacities, everyone from EL teachers to content teachers to school/district leaders who plan professional development.
As we begin our work to align ACCESS for ELLs to the 2020 Edition, we need to better understand how the 2020 Edition impacts K-12 educators’ teaching and assessment practices. This feedback will help us develop meaningful assessment resources and tools for educators and students.
Provide your feedback by completing our survey by November 18. The survey should take approximately 10-15 minutes to complete. All those who complete the survey are eligible to win a $25 Amazon gift card.
The Zoom at Noon
OSPI is bringing back Lunch with Leslie for the 2022-23 school year. This is an opportunity on Mondays at noon for districts to hear updates from OSPI, ask questions about WIDA assessments, or find out how other districts are approaching testing processes.
- October 24, 2022 | Zoom | Topic: TBD
Title III grant applications were due October 17! For the Title III grant application in EGMS, districts can use the Title III Data Table (click to download) to provide their most recent data for multilingual learners and develop continuous improvement plans.
For data on exited students at 2 and 4 years for both ELA and Math, districts should enter the number and percent for 2-year data for ELA only.
For general CGA support, please visit the EGMS website or sign up for Office Hours which are offered weekly on Wednesdays (11-12) and Thursdays (2-3).
Please contact Sue Connolly or Shannon Martin with questions.
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Superintendent Reykdal Announces Plan to Expand Dual Language Education Across Washington
OSPI is asking the Legislature for funds to provide statewide access to dual language education by 2030 for the majority of Washington students and to all students by 2040.
Learn more:
Updated Guidance: Dual Language Advisory Board
Dual Language Advisory Board Guidance | October 2022
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Professional Learning
2022-23 Tribal, Heritage and Dual Language PLCs | 1-page Flyer with All PLCs and Calendar Links
Upcoming PLC Meetings
Cafecito | Dual and Heritage Language Collaboration Space
- Tuesday, October 25 at 3–5 pm | Zoom
Middle & High School Dual Language Educators PLC (All Languages)
- Thursday, October 27 at 4–5 pm | Zoom
Heritage Language Programs
Korean Language and Culture College Credit Program for High School Students
Do you want to enhance your Korean language skills, learn Korean culture, technology & cybersecurity, and earn college credit through City University of Seattle? Thirty full scholarships available for 11th and 12th grade students in Washington. Learn more here.
These professional learning opportunities are shared for your information but do not constitute an endorsement by OSPI of any specific organizations.
Developing a Culturally Responsive Family Partnership Process to Improve Student Outcomes.
This session will enable schools, leaders, and school staff to identify strategies of practices that will support student success through culturally responsive family engagement, partnerships, and outreach.
Presenter: Trise Moore, Family Outreach and Engagement Network.
November 10, 2022 | 4 to 5 pm | Online Zoom | Register
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 Kristin Percy Calaff, Ph.D. – 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
Katie Sperling – Supporting (NE) ESD 101 & 171 | Multilingual Education Program Supervisor | 360 -701-5064
Sue Connolly – Supporting (SE) ESD 105, 123 & Charter Schools | Multilingual Education Program Supervisor | 360-522-0001c
Patty Finnegan, Ph.D. – Assistant Director of Dual Language | 360-725-4468
Ema Shirk – Supporting Heritage and Dual Language Programs | Dual Language Program Supervisor
Teresa Mendoza-Casby – Supporting Dual Language Programs | Dual Language Program Supervisor
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