Please join us for our next Multilingual Webinar Series on Multilingual Students with Disabilities. The webinar will include information on reducing the overidentification of multilingual learners for special education services and providing appropriate services for dually qualified MLs.
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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 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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This competitive grant (FP 264 in iGrants) is designed to ensure that educators have the skills and knowledge to deliver a high-quality education to multilingual students, as well as increase school and district administrators’ capacity to provide effective leadership, supports, and retention strategies for those educators. Awards amounts will be based on the total number of qualified applications and relative to the application request. Total available amount to be distributed is $950,000.
Educators who are the focus of this grant are as follows:
- Classroom teachers who provide or will provide instruction in a dual language education program, provide designated English Language Development, or teach in an ELL/ESL co-teaching model;
- School and district administrators who are leading multilingual programs and support classroom teachers and paraeducators; and,
- Paraeducators who hold a bachelor’s degree and plan to become a fully certificated teacher with an English Language Learner endorsement or Bilingual Education endorsement.
Have questions? Email ema.shirk@k12.wa.us or join us in Office Hours.
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Thursday, March 16 at 1:00–2:00 PM | Zoom
The application closes Thursday, March 16, 2023, 4:00 PM.
WIDA ACCESS Updates
Refusal Forms: Many districts appear to be using a template for test refusal forms. Please check the form you are using to ensure that it is not sharing inaccurate information about multilingual learners. Students who do not complete an annual ELP assessment will not exit program and remain eligible for services the following year.
Chromebooks in Tablet Mode: OSPI has recently heard reports of Chromebooks (new and old) retaining predictive text capabilities even when predictive text is disabled for laptop mode. As you proceed with testing, please either confirm that the Chromebooks used for testing have predictive text disabled in both laptop and tablet mode or require testing in laptop mode only.
Students Testing on the Wrong SSID: Please talk to your TAs about processes for ensuring that students test on their own SSID. One strategy is to have the student write their name on the test ticket. If a student does test on the wrong SSID, have the student complete testing and then contact OSPI to have the test moved to the correct SSID. DO NOT have the student test a second time on their own SSID. This leads to invalid test results, excessive testing, and a lot of unnecessary work.
Comprehensive Guidance Available: The ELP Assessment team has consolidated all WIDA assessment guidance into one document. Please refer to the Washington 2022-2023 WIDA Assessment Guidance document to answer all of your WIDA Assessment questions.
Find the complete selection of WIDA ACCESS Updates here!
Contact:
ELP Assessment questions: ELPAssessments@k12.wa.us
WIDA AMS questions: wida@datarecognitioncorp.com
WIDA Secure Portal questions: help@wida.us
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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.
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, March 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, April 13 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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Dual Language Data Office Hours
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? 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, March 16 at 1:00–2:00 PM | Zoom
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Heritage Language
New guidance is available to support planning heritage language instruction. Information on appropriate standards, levels of courses at the high school level, and considerations for planning instruction for different student groups is included in the new document, Planning Heritage Language Instruction.
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El Estado en el que Vivimos: Washington
The Washington State History textbook, The State We’re In: Washington, is now available to order in Spanish!
On the website you will also find the poster: ¿Qué se necesita para ser un buen ciudadano en una sociedad democrática? These resources are standards-aligned and include current and historic Tribal history such as, description of tribal sovereignty, the Boldt Decision, and the Centennial Accord, as an integral part of civics education.
For more information, visit their website.
If you would like to preview or pilot the text in Spanish, Mandarin, or English, you can visit the WA Dual Language Education group on OER commons for PDF versions.
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Upcoming PLC Meetings
Heritage Language Educators' PLC | Michele Anciaux Aoki will present and lead a discussion on project-based learning in heritage language learning. HL PLC Flyer.
- Tuesday, March 14 at 4-5 pm OR Thursday, March 16 at 3-4m | Zoom
New and Planning Dual Language Programs PLC | We will discuss various program models (90/10, 80/20, 50/50) and how to plan for language allocation and P-12 pathways.
- Tuesday, March 21 at 1-2 pm | (New Link!) Zoom
Cafecito | Dual and Heritage Language Collaboration Space | Come as you can for conversation and collaboration. If you have questions, concerns, or suggestions, please, join us! See you soon! Remember, this time is like office hours. You do not have to stay the whole session, and it depends on your needs.
- Tuesday, March 28 at, 3–5 pm | (New Link!) Zoom
Elementary Spanish DL Educators' PLC | En esta capacitación nos enfocaremos a colaborar, identificar estrategias y reglas de acentuación (parte I) y cómo aplicar dichas destrezas en el salón de clases. This PLC will focus on collaborating, identifying strategies and accent rules strategies and how to apply those skills in the classroom.
- Tuesday, April 4, 4-5 pm | (New Link!) Zoom
Elementary Dual Language Educators' PLC | Our next meeting will focus on using WIDA Access scores and frequency reports to develop student growth goals integrated and designated English language development instruction.
- Thursday, April13, 4-5 pm | (New Link!) Zoom
Middle and High School students are invited to join the Statewide Global Connections Club and connect with interesting people, programs, ideas, and opportunities.
Watch the video greeting from student leaders, Aditi and Santoshi!
Monthly Meetings via Zoom
- March 14, April 11, May 9, June 13, 2023
- Register here.
To learn more, connect to the club through the WAC Global Connections Club Interest Form
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The Washington Association of Latino Administrators and Superintendents (WALAS) is offering $1,000 scholarships to two high school seniors (one from the Westside and one from the Eastside of the state) who have a strong desire to become bilingual educators.
Applications are due by Monday, March 27, 2023.
Follow this link for the application and to learn more.
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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.
Gonzaga University Certificate in English Language Learning
This program is designed for educators in all subjects. In-person attendance is required for the Summer 2023 program and is encouraged, but not required, for all other synchronous classes.
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Cost: $7,900/per person if 4 or more individuals are enrolled from one district; otherwise, the cost is $8,900 per person
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Course Capacity: 12 students
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Duration: ~1.5 years, starting July 2023 and ending December 2024
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Credits: 14 CE credits
- Course Schedule
Enrollment: Email CLL@gonzaga.edu to request a spot in the program. Spots will be provided a on first-come, first-serve basis, and a waitlist will be created.
For more information, visit their Center for Lifelong Learning website.
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Webinar on Overview of PBIS: The Importance of Behavioral Supports within an MTSS Framework
Two Directors at the May Institute, Bob Putnam, Ph.D. and Christine Downs, M.A. share an overview of PBIS and high-leverage strategies to build systems for behavioral supports and ensure a comprehensive MTSS framework.
- March 16, 2023 from 3 - 4 pm PST | Register here.
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WABE 2023 Annual Conference: The Power of Collaboration
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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OER Project Grantee Showcase
Open Educational Resources (OER) are teaching
and learning materials that are free to use, adapt, and share. Discover the 2022–2023 OER Project grantee resources available for sharing and adaptation on the Washington OER Hub. Come explore great resources in areas including financial literacy, health, physical science, science, social studies, special education and world languages at the OER Project Grantee Showcase! Two clock hours will be provided.
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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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