Our monthly information sessions include professional learning for district leaders of multilingual learner programs as well as timely information with clock hours provided! Sign up here on pdEnroller.
Our October 5th information session focused on the Pre-Referral Process for MLs and Identification of AI/AN Students for Title III Services. Please view the presentation slides and session recording.
The next session will be held on:
2023-24 Info Session Dates & Topics: Nov. 2: Family Engagement, Dec. 7: WIDA ACCESS, Jan. 4: Early Literacy for MLs, Feb. 1: Inclusionary Practices, Mar. 7: Braided Funding, Apr. 4: Long-Term ELs, May 2: Program Evaluation, & June 6: Using Assessment. (Topics subject to change.)
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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OSPI previously issued guidance regarding the use of ML teachers to provide substitute coverage in general education classes. If you lead the ML program in your district, please complete this survey to let us know how prevalent this issue is in your district (one response per district, please).
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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: Virginia Morales
Region Program Supervisor: Katie Sperling
Region Program Supervisor: Shannon Martin
Region Program Supervisor: Sue Connolly & Lindsey Maehlum
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OSPI has launched a new publication that invites all Washington residents to ask OSPI questions directly and get answers publicly. Called The Study Session, this publication is an opportunity for families and community members to engage with OSPI on all things public education. It is published once per month on the OSPI Blog. Click to learn more about The Study Session, including how to submit questions.
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Dual Language Steering Committee
The OSPI Dual Language Steering Committee meets quarterly to provide input and leadership on developing strong dual language programs in Washington state.
Meetings will be held this year on:
- October 13, 2023 (virtual)
- January 19, 2024 (virtual)
- April 26, 2024 (in person)
If you have expertise in this area and would like to join the committee, please send a letter of interest and a resume to Amairany.Le@k12.wa.us by October 9.
Dual Language Spanish Teacher Leader Cohort
A PLC to support Spanish Dual Language and Heritage teachers who are implementing the WIDA Marco DALE SLD Standards Framework.
- Applicants must commit to one full-day in-person WIDA workshop as well as a monthly PLC meeting.
- Applicants should be in positions in which they regularly teach or coach teachers in a Spanish Dual/Heritage Language Program.
- OSPI will provide substitute reimbursement for teachers!
To apply, please complete this survey!
Contact Teresa Mendoza-Casby or Katie Sperling for more information.
Dual and Heritage Language Grants
Dual and Heritage Language grant applications for Continuing and/or Expanding programs or those seeking funding for heritage Spanish programs will open soon! Please look for an email notification from Ema Shirk if you completed an Intent to Participate in these grants by July 31, 2023 with information about how to complete your application.
We anticipate having nearly $2 million available for these grants so allocations will be $25,000 each for dual and heritage programs with some additional funding for large programs (4+ schools), rural districts (REAP or RLIS eligible), and for languages other than Spanish.
If you have any questions about the dual and heritage seed grants or would like assistance with your application please contact ema.shirk@k12.wa.us.
Washington OER Hub
The Washington OER Hub is an online library of free, high-quality K–12 learning and teaching materials created by and curated for Washington educators. On the Hub you can find units, lessons—even whole textbooks—that can be used with multilingual learners. You can also search by language, or use the Dual Language or Heritage Language groups, for materials in languages other than English.
Learn more about the Washington OER Hub and register for an Overview and New Resource Highlight session by clicking on one of the dates below:
For more information, review the Washington OER Hub Information resource or contact Barbara Soots, Open Educational Resources and Instructional Materials Program Manager.
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Title III is Now Open in EGMS
Grants in EGMS this year include CGA (includes Title III), Title III Consortium, and TBIP. Consolidated Grant Applications (which include Title III) were due September 14th and TBIP was due August 1st, but both will continue to be accepted. Please see office hours below for support opportunities.
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Technical Support for Completing Grant Applications:
TBIP, OSSI EGMS Office Hours
- Tuesdays | 10-11 am | Zoom
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Thursdays | 1-2 pm | Zoom
Video clips on how to complete the TBIP application:
These video clips are also in EGMS if you download them prior to qualifying for the opportunity. Videos can be located on the files tab of the opportunity.
Marco ALE Webinars
Parte 1: Enseñando en español: Explorando identidades (webinar)
90 Minutes of Professional Development | Registration Fee $100
Al concluir su participación en este taller, usted podrá…
- Reafirmar su valor por la diversidad del español.
- Lograr conexiones entre el español y su identidad como educador.
- Incorporar el contexto sociocultural del Marco ALE para fortalecer su enseñanza del español.
Parte 2: Enseñando en español: El Marco ALE en acción (webinar)
90 Minutes of Professional Development | Registration Fee $100
Al concluir su participación en este taller, usted podrá…
- Incorporar el Marco ALE en su currículo de las artes del lenguaje del español.
- Reconocer la importancia de utilizar simultáneamente las tres hebras del Marco ALE en la enseñanza de las artes del lenguaje del español.
- Utilizar el libro Marco ALE: Aplicación para la enseñanza para el aprendizaje autónomo.
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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:
- Monday, October 9 at 12:00–1:00 pm | Zoom
These professional learning opportunities are shared for your information but do not constitute an endorsement by OSPI of any specific organizations.
OELA - Raise the Bar Spanish Webinar
Proporcionándole a cada estudiante un camino hacia el multilingüismo
“Raise the Bar: Lead the World” is the U.S. Department of Education’s call to action to transform education and unite around what works—based on decades of experience and research—to advance educational equity and excellence. As part of ED’s Raise the Bar efforts to create pathways for global engagement, the Office of English Language Acquisition (OELA) is hosting a webinar to introduce and discuss the Raise the Bar Initiative in the context of multilingual learner education.
October 11, 2023 | 2:00 PM PT | Online Zoom | Register here.
This webinar will be conducted entirely in Spanish.
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Puget Sound ESD: Multilingual Learners Network
The MLL Network will consist of 3-6 school-based teams who will work together over the 2023- 2024 academic school year to learn and test new approaches to strengthen MLL’s sense of belonging and language development via continuous improvement methods and pedagogical strategies.
Please view this flyer or visit the website for more information.
If cost is prohibitive, let us know and we offer a sliding scale to ensure this is not a barrier. Please reach out to Karina Vanderbilt if you are interested in joining.
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Bi-National Teacher Exchange Program from Mexico.
Presenter will share the district’s experience of hosting Bi-National Teachers from Mexico for their Migrant Summer School program. The presenter will share in detail, how to apply for this opportunity and an estimate of cost for the program.
October 17, 2023 | 9-10 am | Online Zoom | Register here.
Presenters: David Rodriguez, Director of Equity and Inclusion, Migrant Supervisor for the Mount Vernon SD.
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WIDA Annual Conference 2023
Registration for the 2023 Live Virtual Track is still open!
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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Registration is still open!
Whether you work with English learners in k-12, adult ed, university IEP, or teacher prep, WAESOL has something for you with over 40+ sessions to choose from with nationally and internationally known speakers. Join us for a full day of in-person PD! (6 Clock Hours available)
Pre-Conference Workshops: Friday, October 20th from 1:00 to 4:00 pm.
- Navigating the Intersection of English Language Education and Special Education(3 Clock hours)
- Integrating Artificial Intelligence into Education (3 STEM Clock Hours)
Date: October 21, 2023
Location: Seattle Pacific University
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2023 WABE Fall Institute: Weaving WIDA into the Fabric of Core Instruction
The mission of WABE is to promote inclusive and asset-based mindsets, systems, and practices that elevate multilingual learners.
Two-Day Registration: $325 | Register here.
Dates: October 27-28, 2023
Location: Tacoma Convention Center
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Plan now to attend our 2nd Annual WALAS Conference, Liderazgo Brillante: Empowering Latino Administrators and Superintendents!
Dates: October 27-28, 2023 | Register here.
Location: University of Washington Tacoma Campus
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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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Duration: Intensive 9-month program with 24 credits
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Cost: Total 24-credit cost: $8,145
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Enrollment: Email e-academy@seattleu.edu for course application.
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Current K-12 teachers can now enroll in Gonzaga’s ONLINE ELL courses, either a la carte or as part of the ELL Certificate.
Options:
- Choose ELL courses a la carte to enhance your ability to teach ELL students in various subjects ($635/credit)
- Join the ELL Certificate track any semester ($8,900 for entire program, discounts available)
Next available courses:
- WINTER: Second Language Acquisition (Tuesdays, 4:30 to 7:30 PM. Attend via Zoom or in-person)
To enroll or ask questions, email CLL@gonzaga.edu.
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 Kristin Percy Calaff, Ph.D. – Executive Director of Multilingual & Migrant Education | 564-999-3144
Virginia Morales– Supporting ESD 121 | Assistant Director of Multilingual Education | 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
Lindsey Maehlum– Supporting ESD 105, 123 & Charter Schools | Multilingual Education Program Supervisor
Ema Shirk– Supporting Heritage and Dual Language Programs and ML ESD 189 | 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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