OSPI’s Multilingual Education Team is coming to an ESD near you! Please join us for a Listening and Networking Tour session that will include a “State of the State” presentation with Dr. Kristin Percy Calaff, networking with regional colleagues, providing input on the statewide Multilingual Learner Strategic Plan, and time for your team to meet with our OSPI team and share about your district’s strengths and needs and how we can help.
- ESD 112 February 21 9:00-12:00 p.m.
- ESD 113 February 27 1:00-4:00 p.m.
- ESD 189 March 13 9:00-12:00 p.m.
- ESD 121 March 14 9:00-12:00 p.m.
- ESD 114 March 23 3:00-5:00 p.m.
- ESD 105 March 27 1:00-4:00 p.m.
- ESD 123 March 28 8:30-11:30 a.m.
- ESD 101 April 20 1:00-4:00 p.m.
- ESD 171 April 21 8:00 -11:00 a.m.
Please complete this survey to join us!
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WIDA Contrasting Groups Study Deadline Extension
UPDATE! The deadline to upload WIDA Contrasting Groups Study spreadsheets is being extended to Monday, February 13th. Please continue to collect data, and while the test window will be open during this weeklong extension, please remind participating teachers that their determinations for the study should be made without influence from their students about how those students feel they performed on the test. OSPI staff will continue to help strategize with districts around collecting as much data as possible during upcoming information sessions, and OSPI’s Assessment Analysts team (assessmentanalysts@k12.wa.us) will continue to provide technical assistance with file uploads until data collection closes.
The Contrasting Groups Study will 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 continue to meet our state’s definition of an English learner.
We appreciate your support with this very important and time-sensitive data collection.
Please see the slides and recording from the December 1st Information Session for more information.
On Thursday, February 2, our Information Session focused on grant funding for ELL and Bilingual endorsements, our upcoming statewide Listening Tour, and updates on the Contrasting Groups Study, WIDA ACCESS, and Dual Language House Bill 1228.
Slides and the recording from this information session are available now!
The next information sessions will be held on:
2022-23 Information Session Dates: 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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ERDC has published a report looking at long term outcomes for multilingual learners in Washington. Key findings from this report include:
- Multilingual learners are more often students of color and have more overlapping participation or eligibility in other K-12 programs (Migrant education, Free-and Reduced-Price Meals, McKinney-Vento, Special Education) than all students statewide.
- Students who successfully transition out of Washington’s Transitional Bilingual Instruction Program tend to have postsecondary and employment outcomes that are similar to or slightly better than the statewide average.
- Overall, multilingual learners enroll in postsecondary programs and complete degrees and certificates at lower rates than all students statewide.
Read the entire report here.
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The Zoom at Noon: Lunch with Leslie
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.
January Access Q & A Webinar
If you were unable to join WIDA and DRC for the During Testing: Technology Troubleshooting on January 5, a video will be made available on the WIDA Webinars page. Recordings are available within a week of the presentation.
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, February 14 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, March 9 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: Shannon Martin
Region Program Supervisor: Katie Sperling
Region Program Supervisor: Virginia Morales
Region Program Supervisor: Sue Connolly
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Dual Language Data Office Hours Coming Soon!
If you attended this year’s Winter WABE Dual Language Institute, you heard Dr. Percy Calaff talk about our plans to keep improving the data we can provide about our state’s DL programs—and you can help!
Dual language programs of all types can help us track student and program success by indicating the dual language program type and language of instruction for all K-12 course sections specific to your DL program. Even those in English! Not sure what to do or how? Districts with current DL programs will receive more information the week of February 13th. Have questions? Email ema.shirk@k12.wa.us or join us in DL Data Office Hours for registrars and program leaders.
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Thursday, February 16 at 1:00–2:00 PM | Zoom
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Thursday, February 23 at 1:00–2:00 PM | Zoom
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Thursday, March 2 at 1:00–2:00 PM | Zoom
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Thursday, March 9 at 1:00–2:00 PM | Zoom
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Thursday, March 16 at 1:00–2:00 PM | Zoom
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Heritage Language
Master schedule season is upon us, and many schools are considering new heritage language courses for the 2023-2024 school year. The three phases of HL planning support successful and sustainable programs. Learn more from our new resource, Starting a Heritage Language Program, or by contacting ema.shirk@k12.wa.us.
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Upcoming PLC Meetings
Heritage Language Educators' PLC | We will discussing what standards would be the best fit for different ages and levels of heritage language instruction. HL PLC Flyer.
- Tuesday, February 14 at 4-5 pm | Zoom
Tribal Language PLC
- Thursday, February 16 from 4–5 pm | Zoom
New and Planning Dual Language Programs PLC We will work on ways to engage your team in writing clear vision and mission statements and define the goals of dual language for your program, using the DL Program Framework template.
- Tuesday, February 21 at 1-2 pm | (New Link!) Zoom
Elementary Spanish DL Educators' PLC | En esta capacitación nos enfocaremos a colaborar y compartir estrategias acerca de las transferencias lingüísticas y como utilizar estas estrategias en el salón de clases. This PLC will focus on collaborating and sharing cross-linguistic transfer strategies and how to use them in the classroom.
- Tuesday, March 7, 4:00-5:00 pm | (New Link!) Zoom
Dual Language Leaders PLC | In this month’s session we will continue discuss MTSS systems and designing appropriate interventions for dual language students.
- Tuesday, March 7 at 1-2 pm | (New Link!) Zoom
Elementary Dual Language Educators’ PLC | Will focus on Early Literacy teaching strategies, instructional practices, and the components of a comprehensive literacy approach and explore the role of literacy development in dual language programs.
- Thursday, March 9, 4:00-5:00 pm | (New Link!) Zoom
ELL & BE Prep Programs’ PLC| We will be cancelling this PLC for the rest of the year due to low attendance. Please feel free to attend one of our DL Leader PLCs or Cafecito if you have questions about supporting ELL & Bilingual educators!
- Wednesday, February 15 at 3-4 pm | Zoom
Albert Lee Wright, Jr. Migrant Scholarship
NASDME is very happy to announce the 2023 Al Wright Migrant Scholarship application process is now open!
Please find the 2023 Application Materials here. They will also be available shortly on the NASDME website and at the National Migrant Education Conference tab on the website.
The applications must be received at the DC address on or before Wednesday, March 15, 2023. Applications received after that date will unfortunately not be considered. Please remember that regular postal delivery is currently very undependable. Please plan accordingly.
Students receiving the 2023 Scholarship will be honored at the 2023 National Migrant Education Conference in Albuquerque, New Mexico.
We look forward to once again supporting migratory students in their goals of achieving higher education and fulfilling their occupational and life dreams.
These professional learning opportunities are shared for your information but do not constitute an endorsement by OSPI of any specific organizations.
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 International 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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2023 Spokane Regional ESL Conference
Register now for the 2023 Spokane Regional ESL Conference. Join us Saturday, February 25th, at Gonzaga University as we come together for 34 Years of Inspiring Teachers.
- Opening Keynote: Amplifying Opportunities for Multilingual Learners: Where Do We Begin? by Dr. George C. Bunch, University of California Santa Cruz
- 25 sessions (up to 6 clock hours available)
- $45 Early Bird Registration by Feb. 1st
- Group Registration available through Feb. 17th.
Visit spokaneesl.com to register
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The WABE Annual Conference will feature 3 amazing keynote speakers: Dr. Andrea Honigsfeld, Educator, Author, and Consultant on Co-Planning and Co-Teaching, Dr. Sharroky Hollie from the Center for Culturally Responsive Teaching and Learning, and 2021 National Teacher of the Year, Juliana Urtubey. WABE is still accepting session proposals as well.
Dates: April 27-29, 2023
Location: Hyatt Regency, Bellevue
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Virtual Literacy Summit 2023
Save the Date! This Summit is a virtual learning experience with literacy leaders on the why and how of equitable structured literacy. Registration is $200 and will open January 9th on pdEnroller.
Dates: May 11 & 12, 2023
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 Kristin Percy Calaff, Ph.D. – Director of Multilingual Education | 564-999-3144
Virginia Morales– Supporting ESD 121 & 189 | Multilingual Education Program Supervisor | 360-725-4477
Shannon Martin– Supporting ESD 112, 113 & 114 | Multilingual Education Program Supervisor | 360-269-5232
Katie Sperling– Supporting ESD 101 & 171 | Multilingual Education Program Supervisor | 360 -701-5064
Sue Connolly– Supporting ESD 105, 123 & Charter Schools | Multilingual Education Program Supervisor | 360-522-0001
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 | 564-999-0610
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