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 next session will be on Supportive Mainstream Programs and will take place on:

• Oct. 3 at 9:00-10:00 am | Zoom | Add to Outlook Calendar
• Oct. 3 at 3:00-4:00 pm | Zoom | Add to Outlook Calendar 

 Other professional learning topics for this year will be:

• Nov. 7 – AI/AN Language & Literacy Services
• Dec. 5 – Co-Planning & Co-Teaching
• Jan. 9 – Progress Monitoring
• Feb. 6 – ML Family Engagement
• Mar. 6 – ML Staffing & Scheduling
• Apr. 3 – Program Evaluation
• May 1 – TBIP & Title III Grants
• June 5 – Using Data for Improvement

For previous resources please go to the Multilingual Education Webinars and Newsletters page.

Multilingual Learner Policies & Practices – Updated!

The updated 2024 version of the Multilingual Learner Policies & Practices Guide is now available on the TBIP webpage. The new version of this guidance has been organized to align with the ML Program Planning Template and the Title III Program Review Checklist so that districts can plan an effective program, find guidance to support their plans, and review the checklist to ensure they have all of the required evidence for review.

The full Policies & Practices Guide includes a clickable Table of Contents to find any information you need or you can link to individual chapters as needed from the TBIP webpage. Check out the new and improved Chapter 2 on Program Models and Services for guidance on how to ensure English language development and accessible content are integrated effectively in all program models.

Multilingual Director Network: Monthly virtual meetings with OSPI ML staff for guidance and support for the implementation of the Multilingual Learner Statewide Strategic Plan.
Time: 9:00 – 10:30 am
Dates: October 24, November 21, December 19, January 16, February 20, March 20, April 17, May 15
pdEnroller link: 24/25 Multilingual Directors' Network (pdenroller.org)

Multilingual Teacher Network: Monthly virtual meetings for teachers of multilingual learners focused on WIDA ELD Standards Framework implementation and instructional strategies for English Language Development and Access to Content.
Time: 3:30 – 4:30 pm
Dates: October 24, November 21, December 19, January 16, February 20, March 20, April 17, May 15
pdEnroller link: 24/25 Multilingual Teacher Network (pdenroller.org)

Periodically, the state is required to review and revise the state’s learning standards, which define what students should know and be able to do at each grade level. Following a year-long process of working with teachers, school and district leaders, and community partners, drafts of revised standards in English language arts, math, and science are now available.   

The Office of Superintendent of Public Instruction hosted a webinar to provide an overview and timeline of the standards review project which will be made available on the Learning Standards Review webpage. Educators, students, families, and community members are encouraged to review the drafts in English language arts, math, and science, and provide their comments to OSPI through an online survey available from August 16 through September 27 (deadline extended!). We appreciate your partnership in supporting additional engagement and feedback to the revised learning standards. Please share this with educators and families in your school or district.

This September and October, OSPI is hosting a series of Listen & Learn sessions for staff, families and community partners at each of our 9 regional ESDs.  During these events, participants will learn the who, what, why, when and how about the upcoming statewide transition to a universal High School and Beyond Plan platform beginning in Fall 2025, and have opportunities to provide feedback and ask questions. 

Morning and early afternoon sessions are designed for staff and educational or community partners; the late afternoon/evening sessions are for students, families and community members. Registration is required for all participants, including students and families. Everyone can sign up for the session that best fits their role using this HSBP Listen & Learn Registration Link or the QR code on the flyer.  Please share this flyer and information with your staff, students, families and community partners and encourage them to attend!  

For those unable to make the in-person event, there are virtual session options available on Oct. 21 and Oct. 28. Again, participants can use the same HSBP Listen & Learn Registration Link or QR code on the flyer to sign up for one of the virtual Listen & Learn sessions to learn more and get their questions answered. We look forward to learning from everyone and using that feedback to inform our support for this upcoming statewide transition!

WIDA Professional Learning wants your input!

WIDA professional learning is hard at work developing new learning opportunities. But we can't do it without you! Your insights are essential to inform the design of upcoming workshops. We are currently gathering input on

• Newcomers Literacy
• Family and Community Engagement with Multilingual Learners
• Alternate ACCESS Score Reports

Your participation in each survey should take about 10 minutes of your time and we invite you to complete one or all of the surveys by September 27, 2024.

Dual Language Professional Development

DL Leaders’ Elementary PLC: Monthly virtual meetings for district leaders focused on best practices for elementary dual language program implementation. Sign up on pdEnroller to join us!
Time: 12:00-1:00
Dates: October 1, November 5, December 3, January 7, February 4, March 4, April 1, May 6

DL Leaders’ Secondary PLC: Monthly virtual meetings for district leaders focused on best practices for elementary dual language program implementation. Sign up on pdEnroller to join us!
Time: 12:00-1:00
Dates: October 8, November 12, December 10, January 14, February 11, March 11, April 8, May 13

DL Drop-in Office Hours: Zoom Link
Time: 12:00-1:00
Dates: October 15, October 22, October 29, November 19, November 26, December 17, January 21, January 28, February 18, February 25, March 18, March 25, April 15, April 22, April 29, May 20, May 27, June 3, June 10

Use this link to add the DL Leaders PLCs & Office Hours to your calendar.

DL Spanish Teacher Leader Cohort: Monthly virtual meetings for school staff teaching in Spanish. Meetings will focus on instructional practices and planning with the WIDA Marco Dale. Sign up on pdEnroller to join us!
Time: 3:30-4:30
Dates: October 15, November 19, December 17, January 21, February 18, March 18, April 15, May 20

WALAS Conference Oct 18 & 19

The 2024 Washington Association for Latino Administrators and Superintendents (WALAS) 3rd Annual Conference is set for October 18 and 19. Join us in Pasco, Washington at the Red Lion Hotel & Conference Center for 2 days of workshops and networking with fellow administrators and superintendents.

This year's theme is "Unidos en Esperanza: Inspiring Belonging and Connection."

Use this link for registration.

Families for Digital Success: A Collaborative Approach by The Burlington-Edison School District 

Highlight the key elements of our program's successes: collaboration, leveraging existing events, addressing identified needs, and utilizing strong relationships.

Presenter: Tracy Dabbs, Coordinator of Technology, and Innovation in Burlington Edison SD.

October 8, 2024 | 9 to 10 am | Zoom Registration

Authentic Family Engagement Modules Road Show

• In-Person 2-hour Workshop
• Select from Morning or Afternoon Session
• Register in PdEnroller links below

Target Audience: Parent facings staff such as School Team Leaders, Principals, Assistant Principals, Family Engagement Coordinators, Family Engagement Liaisons, Federal Program Coordinators, Migrant Coordinators, School Community-based Partners

Objective: Present the Authentic Family & Community Engagement Modules, examining strategies for removing barriers and building bridges using three of the modules. Demonstrate how this resource aligns with federal family and community engagement requirements and provide participants with a complimentary resource.

For questions about the road show please contact: Title1a@k12.wa.us.

WABE Fall Institute: Sí Se Puede, Yes We Can!

The Institute will feature keynote speaker Tan Huynh who will focus on creating the conditions for long-term success for MLs through comprehensible input and scaffolded output. Alfonso Lopez, long-time Dual Language principal and advocate from Wenatchee, will speak about the importance of believing in ourselves to create change. There will also be a two-hour workshop with WIDA specialists on Reading Instruction with multilingual learners

Dates: October 25-26, 2024

Location: Yakima Convention Center

Register here.

WAESOL Conference

Register now for the 50^th Annual WAESOL Conference. Keynote Speaker Jessica Fagen is the Educational Specialist and Program Coordinator at Voice of Witness, where she develops oral history projects that connect students with family and community.

Date: Saturday, November 2

Location: Renton Technical College

Use this link for more information and to register.