Grants in EGMS this year include CGA (includes Title III), Title III Consortium, and TBIP. This year’s Grant Webinar focused on how to create and submit a successful TBIP and Title III Grant application in EGMS. We also touched on how to evaluate the program and plan for improvements.
Technical Support for Completing Grant Applications:
TBIP, OSSI EGMS Office Hours
- Every Thursday effective May 18 – November 16 (as needed) | 1-2 pm | Zoom
ESD-Sponsored In-Person Workshops
- ESD 105 | May 22 | 1:00-2:30 p.m. | Contact Jeanette Ozuna to Register
- ESD 123 | May 24 | 1:00-3:30 p.m. | Contact Jennifer Cowgill to Register
- ESD 101 | May 30 | 9:00-12:00 p.m.| Contact Katie Sperling to Register
- ESD 171 | June 6 | 9:00-12:00 p.m. | Access pdEnroller to Register
- ESD 189 | June 23 | TBD
Video clips will be included within EGMS on how to complete TBIP application.
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During the Information Session on May 4, we shared an exciting new opportunity for small and rural districts! The ExcEL Leadership Academy supports classroom teachers through a self-directed online learning program to earn “micro-credentials” on specific topics related to serving multilingual English learners. Teachers work in PLC cohorts to support each other through this learning with a facilitator. The program is FREE and teachers are paid a small stipend for each micro-credential they complete!
We are planning to launch three cohorts in Washington for the 2023-24 school year with priority for teachers in districts with 100 or fewer multilingual learners. For more information or to share this opportunity with your teachers, please see this brochure and these slides. If your district is interested in participating, please complete this survey by May 26th.
We will contact districts that are selected to participate in early June and hope to expand this opportunity in the future!
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Are you passionate about helping students? Are you wanting a place to advocate on behalf of multilingual learners?
The Multilingual Education Advisory Committee (MEAC) serves as an advisory committee to the Superintendent of Public Instruction on matters related to policy, effective programming, and resource allocations for multilingual learners in Washington schools. MEAC is currently developing a statewide Multilingual Learner Strategic Plan and is looking for new members including educators, parents, high school students, and immigrant/refugee community members.
If you are interested in applying to be a MEAC member, please submit your resume and letter of interest to Jovana Arvizu by May 31st.
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Professional Development Report Now Open!
The Professional Development Report (FP 972) is now open in iGrants and is due by 5:00 pm on June 30, 2023. FP 972 must be completed and submitted before submitting TBIP and/or Title III grants in EGMS.
If you have any questions, please reach out to Sue Connolly.
Title III Invitation to Apply – DUE May 19
Follow this link to complete the Title III Invitation to Apply survey by Friday, May 19. We will use the information collected by this survey to finalize allocations for our SY 2023-24 Title III grants.
- Please indicate whether your district plans to apply for the SY 2023-24 Title III grant.
- If your allocation is more than $10,000 your district may apply independently. If your allocation is less than $10,000, you may apply for the Title III grant as part of a consortium. If you are applying as part of a consortium, please indicate on the survey with whom you will be applying. If you need help finding a consortium partner, please contact Shannon Martin.
- Please verify your student count for private school enrollment. If there is no change in the private school count reported, the Multilingual Education Office will use the count from your Title III grant from SY 2022-23. If there is a significant change in the number of eligible private school students, and you were able to verify that the private school students were screened with a language assessment and met eligibility requirements, please report that number on the Invitation to Apply survey.
If you have any questions, reach out to Shannon Martin.
WIDA Webinar: Interpreting ACCESS Score Reports
We will be offering a WIDA webinar on Interpreting ACCESS Score Reports on Tuesday, May 16, at 3:00-4:30 p.m. Use this link for more information and to register on pdEnroller. This webinar was offered last spring and is a repeat of that content.
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Join the Multilingual Teacher Leader Cohort
The Washington State Multilingual Teacher Leader Cohort is a collaborative group designed to support teacher-leaders who are working with teacher teams to implement the WIDA ELD Standards Framework. Applicants should be in positions in which they regularly work with general education teacher teams and have dedicated time available to support them in planning content-based units to integrate content. language, and literacy for multilingual learners.
Participants will be able to earn up to 18 free clock hours by attending:
- One WIDA Webinar the week of August 7-11
- One-day, in-person workshop with WIDA, August 15 or 17 (OSPI does not pay for travel)
- Monthly PLC meetings
Multilingual Teacher Leader Cohort Application
Applications must be submitted by June 2, 2023. Please reach out to Virginia Morales or Katie Sperling if you have questions about the cohort.
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 15 at 12:00–1:00 pm | Zoom
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: Sue Connolly
Region Program Supervisor: Shannon Martin
Region Program Supervisor: Virginia Morales
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Staffing Dual, Heritage and Tribal Language Education Programs: Coordinating Title IA, Title IIA, Title III, and LAP funds Webinar
The recording for the webinar on May 4, 2023 is available now! If you have questions, would like to learn more about any of the ideas shared, or have requests for our next webinar on braided funding, let us know.
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Somali Literature and Culture Fair 2023
The Elmi Foundation is organizing and hosting the first Somali Literature and Culture Fair that features children’s books in Somali and English. The purpose of the book festival is to focus on Somali-English books and authors reflecting the identities of many children in South King County and beyond. We will have a wide variety of books available and activities for children of all ages, such as face painting, balloon animals, and story time.
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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
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.
- Tuesday, May 16 at 4-5 pm | 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 | 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.
ATDLE Annual Conference
The 31st Annual Two-Way Bilingual Immersion Conference will be held from June 22 to June 24 at the Sacramento Convention Center. Educators from throughout the U.S. will gather to share practices, study, review current research, and network to build programs of excellence. Dozens of exhibitors and vendors throughout the conference space will showcase the latest instructional materials and programs for you to review.
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Seattle University’s College of Education offers an online English Language Learner (ELL) endorsement academy for Washington state teachers.
Designed for K-12 teachers to meet the needs of today’s students, our online ELL academy provides coursework and classroom experience to prepare teachers to achieve their ELL endorsement.
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Date: September 11, 2023
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Duration: Intensive 9-month program with 24 credits
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Enrollment: Email e-academy@seattleu.edu for course application.
Information Sessions: ELL Endorsement Academy
- June 14, 2023 at 5:00 p.m.
To attend the info session listed above, please email e-academy@seattleu.edu for the Zoom link.
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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
- To ensure that the time of the courses does not conflict with educators’ work hours, we have changed the time of courses during the school year to begin at 4:30 PM. Please find an updated course schedule HERE.
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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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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