There will be no newsletter the week of November 24 due to the Thanksgiving holiday and Native American Heritage Day.
November is Native American Heritage Month and is also known as American Indian and Alaska Native Heritage Month. This month is observed to celebrate the rich history, culture, and traditions of Native people.
This is a great time to not only honor Native people but to educate ourselves and raise awareness on the struggles and challenges that Native people have historically faced and are currently facing today. For more information, visit OSPI’s Office of Native Education website.
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On November 17, our team presented a webinar on supporting newcomer and refugee students including a presentation from Rachel Kurz from the International Rescue Committee.
For resources and topics for previous and upcoming webinars, please see the Multilingual Education Webinars and Newsletters page.
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Our December 1st information session will focus on preparations for WIDA ACCESS testing, important upcoming data and research surveys, and information on dual language expansion plans.
The next information session will be held on:
2022-23 Information Session Dates: Jan. 5, Feb. 2, Mar. 2, Apr. 6, May 4, & 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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Virtual Schools Multilingual Education/TBIP Programs PLC – This PLC is focused on the unique needs and challenges of serving multilingual students in a virtual setting. Topics will include but are not limited to program models and services, WIDA ELD Standards Framework, collaboration, and program improvement.
Meetings are held on the second Thursday of each month. Please join us for our first meeting on:
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Thursday, December 8 - 3:00 PM - 4:00 PM | Zoom
Please direct questions about this PLC series to Virginia Morales.
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The Small/Rural District Multilingual PLC – This PLC is focused on the unique needs and challenges of serving multilingual students in small rural districts. Topics will include but are not limited to professional learning, collaboration, and program improvement.
Meetings are held on the second Tuesday of each month. Please join us for our next meeting on:
- Tues, Dec. 13 - 3:30 PM - 4:30 PM | Zoom
Please direct questions about this PLC series to Katie Sperling.
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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: Sue Connolly
Region Program Supervisor: Shannon Martin
Region Program Supervisor: Katie Sperling
Region Program Supervisor: Virginia Morales
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Many districts have not yet reported the screener data from Fall 2022 to CEDARS and/or have errors resulting in 15,931 students on the PENR.
- Check your PENR and student rosters ASAP to make sure all eligible students are accurately reported.
- 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.
- Please use this guide to help understand and clear common CEDARS errors.
WIDA Early Years Resource Kit
DCYF partnered with WIDA Early Years to help support multilingual children in early care and education settings and are offering a free Essential Actions Resource Kit to ECE professionals.
Join an interactive and informative one-hour webinar about the various components and uses of the WIDA Early Years Essential Actions Resource Kit.
The kit offers:
- Guidelines for supporting multilingual children and families
- Practical suggestions and voices from the field
- Opportunities for self-reflection
- Examples of individual pathways for self-study
- Support for data-informed decision-making
If you have questions about these webinars, please contact Yolanda Arellano.
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Mark your Calendar: November ACCESS Q&A Webinars
Please join WIDA and DRC to learn about the following topics:
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Alternate ACCESS for ELLs for New Test Administrators | Tuesday, November 22 at 1:00-2:00pm CT
More information, including the webinar link, can be found in the WIDA Secure Portal on the Webinars page.
Can’t make it? The recordings for WIDA Q&A Webinars are posted to the WIDA Secure Portal on the Webinars page within a week of the presentation. Find technology-related webinar links and recordings by going to the WIDA AMS landing page and selecting View Documentation. Then, select Memos/Documents from the Document type dropdown menu and the 2022-23 Q&A Webinar Schedule for Technology Coordinators
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 this virtual presentation:
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Alternate ACCESS for ELLs Field Test 2022-23 Q&A Webinar | Thursday, 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.
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November 21, 2022 | Zoom | Resolving Technical Issues During Testing
EGMS Feedback Survey
We would appreciate your feedback on the rollout of the Consolidated Grant Application in EGMS. Please complete this survey to support our improvements for next year.
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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NEW Program Guidance
Districts with dual language programs will be required to upload their District Dual Language Program Framework to their 2023–24 TBIP grant application. Districts in the 2–3 year planning process will also be required to upload their draft program framework.
Districts with dual language grants are required to have a Dual Language Advisory Board to develop and continuously improve the program.
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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, November 22 at 3–5 pm | Zoom
Tribal Language Educators' PLC
- Thursday, December 1 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.
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:
These professional learning opportunities are shared for your information but do not constitute an endorsement by OSPI of any specific organizations.
Webinar: Explaining Dyslexia - What Educators Need to Know to Talk to Parents about Reading Difficulties.
Nationally recognized child advocate, Emerson Dickman, J.D. discusses what educators need to know to talk to parents about their students who may be struggling with reading difficulties and dyslexia.
December 8, 2022 | 3 to 4 pm PST | Online Zoom | Register
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The Dual Language Institute is a place for educators to come and learn how to elevate their vision and understanding of dual, heritage, and tribal language programs and instruction.
Dates: January 20 - 21, 2023
Location: SEATAC Double Tree - Seattle, WA
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Instituto de Escritura en Español | La escritura en español: Pensamiento y Palabra
Registration is open! - La escritura es la expresión de nuestros pensamientos, sentimientos, y voz. Escribimos para comunicar nuestras ideas. Como maestros, modelamos el proceso de la escritura y creamos un ambiente en el cual la escritura es una experiencia divertida que valora y respeta el esfuerzo de cada autor.
Dates: January 28, February 4, and February 25
Location: ATDLE Virtual Workshop Series
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NAELPA - 2023 Hybrid Conference: Assume Greatness: Diversity IS our Strength
Registration is open! -The theme of this year's conference is "Assume Greatness: Diversity IS our Strength" with author and journalist, Jo Napolitano as our keynote. The conference includes virtual pre-conferences in early February, in-person and virtual presentations in Portland, Oregon and new this year - an exclusive in-person workshop with Dr. Michelle Yzquierdo.
Dates: February 21 - 22, 2023
Location: Hilton Portland Downtown - Portland, Oregon
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NABE - 52nd Annual Internation Conference
Registration is open! - Who should attend NABE? Teachers in the field of dual language, ESL, administrators, paraprofessionals, university professors, students, researchers, advocates, policymakers, and parents.
Dates: February 23 - 25, 2023
Location: Hyatt Regency Portland at the Oregon Convention Center - Portland, Oregon
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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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