Bulletin 011-23 was published on March 29 to clarify the use of Transitional Bilingual Instruction Program (TBIP) funds to support multilingual English learners and to address limitations on these funds with regard to supplementing versus supplanting Basic Education funding. OSPI also reminds school districts that providing services for multilingual English learners is a basic civil rights obligation regardless of whether or not a district receives additional funding through TBIP to support these services (RCW 28A.50.220).
This bulletin was sent to Educational Service District Superintendents, School District Superintendents, School District Business Managers, School District Federal and State Program Managers, and School District Principals. Please reach out to our team if you need any support regarding appropriate use of TBIP funds.
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The Private School Participation in Federal Programs application in the Education Data System is open. Approved, non-profit private schools must complete their intent to participate in federal programs, including Title III, by April 17 for the 2023–2024 school year. Access the (EDS) Log-In Instructions for help logging in to the system.
If you have any questions about the application or about private school participation in federal programs, please contact Julie Chace at julie.chace@k12.wa.us, or Sheila Gerrish at sheila.gerrish@k12.wa.us.
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 101 | April 20 | 1:00 p.m.- 4:00 p.m.
- ESD 171 | April 21 | 9:00 a.m. -12:00 p.m. (New time!)
Please complete this survey to join us!
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Post Administration Survey
OSPI has developed a survey to get feedback on the testing experience this year and set future priorities for ELP assessment administration in the future. The survey is open to anyone involved in WIDA testing this spring. Please share the link below with your staff and encourage them to participate before April 9. The survey will take most people between 5 and 15 minutes.
Please note, this survey is for the purpose of reflecting on OSPI's priorities in supporting WIDA testing. Districts will receive an invitation to participate in another survey about ELP assessments for a grant that Washington is participating in. Please participate in both surveys if invited.
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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.
The next Zoom at Noon session will be held on:
- April 10 at 12:00–1:00 pm | Zoom
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, April 11 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
- ESD 189 | CANCELLED
- ESD 121 | CANCELLED
Region Program Supervisor: Shannon Martin
Region Program Supervisor: Sue Connolly
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Staffing Dual, Heritage and Tribal Language Education Programs: Coordinating Title IA, Title IIA, Title III, and LAP funds
Who Should Attend: Title II Directors; HR Managers; Federal/Categorical Programs Directors; Multilingual Education Directors; Administrators involved in Dual, Heritage and Tribal Language Education Programs
Agenda:
- Making the case: staffing data on the State Report Card
- Team approach (Multilingual, Human Resources, Federal Programs)
- Strategies for growing your own and retooling dual, heritage and tribal language educators.
- Induction: Supports for new educators, including mentoring
- Recruitment and retention
- Other professional learning
When: May 4, 1:00-2:30pm | Register here.
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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 | We will be discussing UDL and inclusionary practices and how they can support heritage language instruction. HL PLC Flyer.
- Tuesday, April 11 at 4-5 pm OR Thursday, April 13 at 3-4 | Zoom
Elementary Dual Language Educators' PLC | Our next meeting will focus on using the Common Core Spanish Standards (CCSS) Access scores and frequency reports to develop student growth goals integrated and designated English language development instruction.
- Thursday, April 13 at 4-5 pm | (New Link!) Zoom
New and Planning Dual Language Programs PLC | We will share ways to develop clear enrollment policies and procedures for DL programs and discuss outreach efforts to inform families.
- Tuesday, April 18 at 1-2 pm | Zoom
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Arts Integration Grant Opportunity for P-3!
ArtsWA’s Creative Start Project Grant is open to non-profit organizations, public schools, ESDs, and tribal, state, or municipal agencies working with PreK-grade 3 students. This grant supports projects that engage preschool to 3rd grade students in arts integrated learning. Grants range from $5,000 to $20,000.
Application Window: March 15 - April 27, 2023. | Learn more and apply here.
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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: Culturally and Linguistically Responsive Academic Literacy
Renowned researcher and Director of the Center on Culturally Responsive Teaching and Learning, Sharroky Hollie, Ph.D., will discuss the domain of Culturally and Linguistically Responsive Academic Literacy and how teachers can implement strategies to support their diverse learners in the classroom.
- April 13, 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 open on pdEnroller. Price of registration is $200.
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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WIDA Annual Conference 2023
Registration opens May 8, 2023.
The WIDA Annual Conference is the premier event for educators of Pre-K through grade 12 multilingual learners, giving educators from around the globe the opportunity to share best practices and discover innovative classroom strategies. A curated virtual option will also be available on October 18 that includes a sampling of sessions from the in-person conference. For more information, visit their website.
Dates: October 17-20, 2023
Location: Milwaukee, Wisconsin.
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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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