Our Multilingual Education team has started monthly PLCs for certain types of programs including:
Small/Rural District Multilingual PLC – This PLC is focused on the unique needs and challenges of serving multilingual students in small rural districts. Meetings are held on the second Tuesday of each month. The next meeting will be held on:
- Tuesday, December 13 at 3:30–4:30 PM | Zoom
Virtual Schools and ALE Programs Multilingual Education/TBIP Programs PLC – This PLC is focused on the unique needs and challenges of serving multilingual students in a virtual and Alternative Learning Experience setting. Meetings are held on the second Thursday of each month. The next meeting will be held on:
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Thursday, January 12 at 3:00–4:00 PM | Zoom
Please direct questions about the Virtual/ALE Schools PLC to Virginia Morales and about the Small/Rural District 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: Katie Sperling
Region Program Supervisor: Virginia Morales
Region Program Supervisor: Shannon Martin
Region Program Supervisor: Sue Connolly
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 Our December 1st information session focused on preparations and data clean-up for WIDA ACCESS testing, the WIDA Contrasting Groups Survey, MTSS Continuum of Supports, and updates on dual language and other professional learning.
The next information session will be held on:
2022-23 Information Session Dates: 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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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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Many districts have not yet reported the screener data from Fall 2022 to CEDARS and/or have errors resulting in 14,672 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 end of the day on December 9th.
- This data pull will determine the testing kits and materials order for the WIDA ACCESS as well as Pre-ID labels.
- Please use this guide to help understand and clear common CEDARS errors.
WIDA ACCESS Refresher Training
OSPI has developed a refresher training for those WIDA ACCESS Online test administrators who completed WIDA ACCESS Online training for the 2022 testing window or the Screener training for the online assessment in fall 2022. The refresher training is not found in the WIDA Secure Portal. Contact your District Assessment Coordinator (DAC) for more information and for a link to the WIDA ACCESS Refresher Training Course. Please contact ELPAssessments@k12.wa.us with any questions.
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WIDA ACCESS Contrasting Groups Study
OSPI will be conducting a Contrasting Groups Study this January to help evaluate the proficiency cut scores used on the WIDA ACCESS in Washington. This study will ask teachers to make their best-faith determination as to whether multilingual/English learners in their schools continue to meet our state’s definition of an English learner: that English language skills are or are not still a barrier to a student’s access to core instruction.
Those determinations are later matched to the student’s scores on the WIDA annual assessment to find the range of scores earned by students generally regarded by their teachers as proficient or not proficient. No changes are planned for the cut scores to be used on the 2023 WIDA assessment, but this research will inform decisions about proficiency and EL progress modeling.
Files with student lists will be provided to District Assessment Coordinators in WAMS by OSPI’s Assessment Analysts. Lists will be available beginning the first week of January and must be uploaded by the end of January (before the WIDA test window opens).
Please see the slides and recording from the December 1st Information Session for more information.
Empower Professional Learning Communities with WIDA Self-Paced Workshops
Did you know that using WIDA Self-Paced Workshops is an effective way to build a Professional Learning Community (PLC)? With topics like home languages, engaging newcomers, and mathematics, there are relevant learning opportunities for every team of educators. Here are some ideas to get your PLC started:
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Create a virtual book club. The WIDA ELD Standards Framework: A Collaborative Approach workshop explores ways to use the 2020 Edition to support multilingual learners’ achievement and language development. It’s designed for educators to engage in the modules individually, then to meet to discuss and build knowledge together. Hear success stories from educators who have created a PLC book club using this workshop.
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Use social media to connect with colleagues. Educators from across the WIDA Consortium are using Facebook Groups like the WIDA Educator Exchange to connect and collaborate with colleagues. Hear some tips from experienced social media users.
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Leverage the resources included in the workshops. Several Self-Paced Workshops have ready-to-use plans, reflections, and templates and videos to lighten the load of planning a PLC.
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Request time for learning. Use the Inform Your Admin letter outline and inform your administrator of all the benefits of engaging with these on-demand workshops.
Questions? Contact your OSPI Program Supervisor or WIDA Client Services at 1-866-276-7735 or help@wida.us.
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.
The Zoom at Noon
Lunch with Leslie is an opportunity on Mondays at noon for districts to hear updates from the OSPI Assessment Team, ask questions about WIDA assessments, or find out how other districts are approaching testing processes.
When making changes to the Title III budget in EGMS, please provide explanations that are clear and explicit. For example, if you are moving funds into purchased services, please explain what is being purchased and for what purpose so that we can determine whether each item is allowable. This can be entered in the “Explanation of Changes” section which is found under the Budget Change section at the bottom of the overview tab for the budget amendment in EGMS. |
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Heritage Language Programs
Korean Language and Culture College Credit Program for High School Students
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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:
These professional learning opportunities are shared for your information but do not constitute an endorsement by OSPI of any specific organizations.
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 | 564-200-3167
Teresa Mendoza-Casby – Supporting Dual Language Programs | Dual Language Program Supervisor | 564-999-0610c
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