We apologize for having to skip our weekly newsletter last week. We had technical difficulties and were unable to send it. Thanks for your understanding!
For our upcoming information session on May 4, we will be sharing information on the new TBIP grant in EGMS, a new program for professional development for teachers in small and rural districts, and TK and K early screening.
The next information sessions will be held on:
2022-23 Information Session Dates: 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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This webinar will provide liaisons and other school staff with information they can use to support immigrant students experiencing homelessness, including the rights of undocumented students to early childhood, K-12, and higher education. We will discuss how you can connect students to services to regularize their immigration status. Most importantly, we will have the opportunity to hear from an immigrant student about her challenges and suggestions for school staff.
We have really enjoyed meeting with many of you during our Listening Sessions! Here are the slides from the presentation we gave at these sessions. If you were unable to attend in person and would still like to participate, we are holding a final virtual Listening Session on:
- May 3 at 3:00–4:30 pm | Zoom
We will share updates from the state, meet in groups to hear from you, and provide an opportunity for you to give input on the statewide strategic plan and network with colleagues.
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The WIDA Store has developed a new process for ordering materials for Kindergarten Screener. Only district level staff can order materials for WIDA Kindergarten Screener. The new process is outlined below.
- Districts will place their order directly online through the WIDA Store.
- Kindergarten Screener items are located under the MODEL/Screener Assessment heading in the green Shop Products bar.
- Answer "no" to the tax-exempt question.
- Select "Purchase Order" as their payment method at checkout and submit the order. This is essentially a quote. Districts won't be sending a PO.
- Districts will receive an order confirmation email.
- Districts must forward the order confirmation email to ELPAssessments@k12.wa.us for approval.
- The state will forward the order confirmation to the WIDA Store upon approval. OSPI will review orders on Tuesdays each week through August and September and then monthly through June.
- The WIDA store will process the order and send the invoice to OSPI.
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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:
- May 1 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, May 9 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, May 11 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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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.
Questions?
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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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Dr. Joakim Peter Memorial Scholarship for FSM, Palauan, and Marshall Islands students!
The Dr. Joakim Peter Memorial Scholarship provides funding to an emerging leader from the COFA community pursuing undergraduate or graduate degrees at an accredited college or university who exemplify the life and values of community service of Dr. Joakim Peter.
- Deadline to apply June 1, 2023.
- For more information and to apply, visit their wesbite.
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Upcoming PLC Meetings
Elementary Spanish DL Educators' PLC | En esta capacitación nos enfocaremos a colaborar, identificar estrategias y reglas de acentuación (parte II) 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.
- May 2 at 4-5 pm | (New Link!) Zoom
Heritage Language Educators PLC | We will explore heritage language programing and resources, share best practices, and work to solve common problems of practice faced by heritage language educators.
Elementary DL Educators' PLC | We will to share best practices, solve common problems of practice, and build a statewide network of support for dual language education.
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, May 16 at 1-2 pm | Zoom
Lectoescritura: Literatura Autentica Para Todos Niveles PLC | Nuestra capacitación será colaborar e identificar literatura en español que nos ayudará a incrementar nuestro vocabulario y aplicar dichas destrezas en el salón de clases. En abril, enfocamos en.
- Tuesday, May 16 at 4-5 pm | (New Link!) Zoom
Cafecito | Come as you are able for conversation and collaboration. What we discuss depends on the group! Ask a question, plan to meet a colega from another district to work on a project, join us to sip your favorite coffee, and chat about the day. All educators (paraeducators, counselors, and librarians—that means you, too!) are welcome.
- Tuesday, May 23 at 3–5 pm | (New Link!) Zoom
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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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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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