There will be no newsletter the week of November 24 due to the Thanksgiving holiday and Native American Heritage Day.
November is Native American Heritage Month and is also known as American Indian and Alaska Native Heritage Month. This month is observed to celebrate the rich history, culture, and traditions of Native people.
This is a great time to not only honor Native people but to educate ourselves and raise awareness on the struggles and challenges that Native people have historically faced and are currently facing today. For more information, visit OSPI’s Office of Native Education website.
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OSPI has just published a new Dual Language Program Guide that includes 7 steps for designing and implementing dual language programs for multilingual learners. Each step will be unpacked in our monthly Dual Language Webinar Series. We hope this new guidance will be valuable for districts and schools and help us meet the goal of Dual Language for All by 2040!
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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.
The next session will focus on WIDA ACCESS and will be held on:
2023-24 Info Session Dates & Topics: 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.
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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The new Washington State Multilingual Learner Statewide Strategic Plan has just been published and is now available to download. This plan was developed by the Multilingual Education Advisory Committee over two years with input from students, educators, families, and community members through interviews, surveys, and listening sessions. We hope that schools and districts will use this visionary document to develop their own local action plans and school improvement plans that center on supporting the success of all multilingual learners. For questions about the plan, please contact Kristin Percy Calaff.
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OSPI’s Special Education Division recently published this “tip sheet” to provide information and clarify requirements regarding special education referrals for multilingual learners. While our state data still show over-identification of multilingual learners for special education, particularly for specific learning disabilities, schools must also follow the required procedures for referrals for all students. We hope this “tip sheet” is helpful as you navigate this process!
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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: Sue Connolly & Lindsey Maehlum
Region Program Supervisor: Katie Sperling
Region Program Supervisor: Virginia Morales
Region Program Supervisor: Shannon Martin
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Free Marco DALE Webinar
We’re launching a free webinar series exploring topics in the field of multilingual learner education! Join us for our first webinar!
November 29, 2023 | 2:00 pm CT | Zoom | Register for this webinar!
In this free WIDA webinar, the writers and developers of Marco de los estándares del desarollo auténtico del lenguaje español de WIDA (Marco DALE) will showcase its components and its relationship to the other WIDA language frameworks. They’ll also provide a walkthrough for educators to adopt and utilize Marco DALE in their classroom. Webinar attendees will gain new insights into understanding Marco DALE and obtain resources to support its implementation.
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Mark Your Calendar: November Q&A Webinars
Please join WIDA and DRC to learn about the following topics:
WIDA Alternate ACCESS for New Test Administrators
Tuesday, November 21 at 1:00pm-2:00pm CT
Learn more and add these upcoming webinars to your calendar on the Webinars page (login required).
Can’t make it? The recordings for WIDA Q&A Webinars are posted to the WIDA Secure Portal on the Webinars page within a week of the presentation.
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.
There will be no Zoom at Noon session on November 20.
The next Zoom at Noon session will be held on:
- Monday, November 27 at 12:00–1:00 PM | Zoom
TBIP, OSSI EGMS Office Hours: Drop in support for Title III and TBIP grants.
- Tuesdays | 10-11 am | Zoom
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Thursdays | 1-2 pm | Zoom
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Update Your CEDARS Data on Multilingual Learners
Many districts have not yet reported the screener data from Fall 2023 to CEDARS and/or have errors on the Possibly Eligible Not Reported (PENR) in EDS – LEP Application.
- Check your PENR and student rosters ASAP to make sure all eligible students are accurately reported.
- Please note that CEDARS must have updated and accurate information on ALL identified MLs by early December.
- The December data pull will determine the testing kits and materials order for the WIDA ACCESS.
- Please use this guide to help understand and clear common CEDARS errors
Highline Dual Language School Visit
Highline Public Schools will be hosting a free Dual Language School Visit on Tuesday, December 5th, from 8:00 am to 3:30 pm. The day includes classroom visits, program information, and a student panel with visits to Cascade Middle School, Evergreen High School, and Mount View Elementary in Southwest Seattle.
School Visit is full – no more registrations will be accepted.
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Dual and Heritage Language Grants
Dual and Heritage Language grant applications must be finalized by December 1.
If you have any questions about the dual and heritage grants or would like assistance with your application please contact ema.shirk@k12.wa.us.
Upcoming Professional Learning
HL & Less-Commonly Taught Languages (LCTL) Educator PLC: Planning with Purpose: In this monthly PLC, heritage language educators and educators teaching LCTLs in all contexts will collaborate across the state to plan and reflect on units of study. In October, November, and December we will be working on identity/ autobiography-based units.
Tuesday, November 28 | 3:00-4:30 PM | Zoom
Dual Language Webinar Series: Developing Strong DL Programs: In this webinar series we will explore how to develop strong, sustainable dual language programs. Each session will explore one of the steps in planning a new dual language program or strengthening an existing one. Our second session will dive deep into step one, Building Knowledge and Advocacy.
Tuesday, December 5 | 3:00-4:00 PM | Zoom
Dual Language “Lunch with Leaders” PLC:Join your colleagues for this PLC to discuss problems of practice in developing and leading strong dual language programs.
Tuesday, December 12 | 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.
WCEPS Pathways Tips and Dips
The ABCs of Connecting Content to Language
Free, one-hour webinar held every month where we'll discuss topics that you can implement in your classroom immediately! The WCEPS Pathways program is dedicated to empowering K-12 educators of multilingual learners. Our professional learning sessions will equip you with the knowledge and skills to enable your students to thrive academically and linguistically.
December 5, 2023 | 5:00 - 6:00 pm CT | Online | Register here!
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Paraeducators and Instructional Assistants who are interested in becoming Certificated Teachers are invited to join us for a virtual resource fair designed to get you the information and connections you need to get on the best path forward towards becoming a Certificated Teacher.
December 6, 2023 | 4:00-7:00 PM | Register here!
Pathways Navigator Available!
Prior to the fair, you can book a one-on-one appointment with the Pathways Navigator, Darin Reynaud Knapp, to help identify which teacher certification program fits your needs. To setup an appointment, please email Darin Reynaud Knapp.
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The Washington Association for Bilingual Education is thrilled to invite you to join us as at the 2024 WABE Dual Language Institute! We are thrilled to offer featured sessions from Rosa Molina, Dr. Cristina Alfaro, and more at the Institute!
January 25-27, 2023 | SeaTac DoubleTree – Seattle, WA | More information and registration!
We will be joined by a fantastic line up of speakers to discussion dual language education!
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Co-Planning and Co-Teaching for Multilingual Learners
EQUITY Clock Hours: 12.5 | Cost $200.00
This training will focus on supporting ML teachers and specialists and K-12 teachers in collaboratively planning together to support multilingual learners using Co-Planning: Five Essential Practices to Integrate Curriculum and Instruction for English Learners by Andrea Honigsfeld and Maria Dove.
January 16 3:30 PM - March 5 2024 6:00 PM | More information and registration! Registration ends January 14, 2024!
Climate Science: Voices of Hope
3-Day Immersion Class "OCDE Project GLAD®” Unit
STEM Clock Hours: 18 | Cost $575.00
Come to this BRAND-NEW 3-day class offering and leave with NTC Project GLAD® unit including science investigations and all the materials to teach this unit designed for 4th - 8th grade classrooms.
February 27-29, 2024 8:30 AM - 3:30 PM | More information and registration! Registration ends February 23, 2024!
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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 | 564-669-1179
Shannon Martin– Supporting ESD 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, 112, & 123 | 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 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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