New Podcast! Supporting Pathways to Multilingualism Beginning with Early Learning | |
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This two-part podcast hosted by ED’s OELA features Montserrat Garibay, Assistant Deputy Secretary and Director of OELA, and Melissa Castillo, Senior Advisor at OELA.
In Part I of the podcast, the panelists discuss the importance of early language development and research findings on the benefits of multilingualism. In Part II, the panel focuses on practices and policies for identifying and supporting young ELs.
This podcast features these outstanding panelists:
- Shantel Meek
- Terri Clark
- Martha Martinez
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Blog: Navigating Federal Fund Usage for Conferences and Meetings | |
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Did you know that Title III funding can be used to organize, host, and attend meetings and/or conferences? Our latest blog provides you with information on how to effectively use these funds and includes a list of resources to guide your use of this federal fund allocation. Explore the blog for insightful tips on optimizing your use of Title III funding.
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OELA Grantee Spotlight: Wedgewood Music Educator supports HELPERS | |
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Alexandra Fisher is making a major impact at Wedgewood Middle School. Working with the students of Ohio State's 2021 National Professional Development HELPERS grant, she spearheads an ESL orchestra class where students rely less on spoken words and focus more on physical demonstrations.
This class allows students who are developing English to be a part of the school's orchestra. Alexandra is an inspirational and innovative educator committed to improving access to the arts and language.
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January 21, 2024, marks the 50th anniversary of the Lau v. Nichols U.S. Supreme Court case, the first U.S. Supreme Court decision related to language rights for multilingual students. This webinar includes a keynote from an ED official and two distinguished panels and will cover advocacy, civil rights, legislation, policy implementation, and practices for supporting U.S. born and newcomer students learning English as a second language in Pre-K–12 schools, using Lau v. Nichols as an analytical lens. | |
Connect, learn, and recharge at the ultimate event for English language teaching (ELT) professionals. You'll have the incredible opportunity to meet and connect with ELT colleagues from all over the world. You will also have access to 800+ educational sessions, three captivating keynote addresses, and 60+ exhibiting companies. Lock in advance savings by registering by February 15, 2024. | |
Join the National Association of English Learner Program Administrators (NAELPA) for the 2024 Hybrid Conference. The theme of this year's conference is “Leading Change in Multilingual Education.” In addition to the virtual offerings, the in-person conference will be Tuesday, March 26–Wednesday, March 27, 2024, in New Orleans in conjunction with the National Association for Bilingual Education (NABE) Conference. The NAELPA conference includes keynote presentations from Dr. Jessica Costa and Crystal Gonzales as well as ED and OELA. | |
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March 28–30
NABE 2024 Conference
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| The NABE Annual Int’l Conference is a 3-day event scheduled to be held in New Orleans from March 28–30. The conference will include educational sessions, inspiring keynote speakers, award competitions, and networking opportunities. Attendees can also register for School Visits on March 26 and the Pre-Conference Day on March 27. Online registration is available through February 29, 2024. For attendee registration and general conference information, you can contact mconf.reg.nabe@gmail.com. | |
Join the global community of English language professionals for the virtual TESOL 2024 Convention and English Language Expo on April 11–12. You'll gain exclusive access to recordings of the three keynotes from the in-person convention as well as 200+ pre-recorded virtual sessions. Please note that the virtual sessions are different from those that were presented in Tampa at the in-person convention. | |
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The In-Person Conference is scheduled at the Hyatt Regency Hotel in New Brunswick from May 29–31. Register for one, two, or all three days and take advantage of networking opportunities with colleagues. Stay updated on state and national initiatives, and don't miss the chance to explore the latest teaching tools by visiting the representatives at the sponsor and exhibitor booths.
Presentation topics will include General Interest, Content Area Instruction, Bilingual/ESL Pre-K through 12, Higher Ed, and more. Register early (by February 2, 2024, at 10 p.m.) for a discounted rate. All registrations include one free year of NJTESOL/NJBE membership.
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Mark your calendar for June 5–7 for the Cambio de Colores Annual Conference. This year's theme, “Sparking Change, Integration, and Deep Connections,” renews our call to action and commitment to learning alongside leaders and experts from our changing communities. This professional development opportunity is an excellent chance for bilingual educators, counselors, and school district leaders who aim to create welcoming communities for newcomers to learn from each other. | |
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October 15–18
WIDA Annual Conference
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| 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. The in-person conference will take place October 15–18, 2024, in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. A curated virtual track will also be available. | |
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BostonGlobe.com
Controversy Roils the Future of English Learners Education in Boston Public Schools
Parents have long complained that Boston Public Schools (BPS) prioritize learning English through immersion over retaining and developing native language skills. BPS unveiled a multipart inclusion plan to overhaul its special education and multilingual programs. In their plan, students learning English will be split from their English-speaking peers for up to an hour and a half of direct English instruction, rather than spending their entire days in Sheltered English Immersion classrooms, where they are taught separately from their English-speaking peers. Some Spanish-speaking families are circulating a petition, urging BPS to delay the plan immediately, citing insufficient time for parental participation and understanding.
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Annenberg Institute at Brown University
NEW RESOURCE: Rising Numbers Unmet Needs Immigrant Newcomers in Massachusetts High Schools
This report focuses on the demographic characteristics and educational outcomes of high school newcomers, using longitudinal data from the Massachusetts Department of Elementary and Secondary Education. High-school newcomers are a large and growing group and a matter of critical concern. Only 54% of newcomers graduate from high school, and their rates of 4-year college enrollment are also low. Sustaining educational progress in the Commonwealth over the coming decades will require school systems to do more to address these students’ needs.
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EdSource
NEW RESOURCE: What Parents of English Learners Need to Know | Quick Guide
It can be confusing and difficult for parents of ELs to understand whether their students are progressing normally toward proficiency in the language and what they need to do to be reclassified as fluent and English proficient. This quick guide provides information on how schools classify students as ELs, what schools have to provide students to help them learn English, what criteria schools take into account in reclassifying ELs as proficient in English, and why reclassification matters.
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Language Magazine
TIPS FOR EDUCATORS: Recognizing Language Disorders in Multilingual Children
Learning and using multiple languages offers many personal, social, and societal benefits. Children learn at their own pace, and therefore, some meet communication milestones earlier or later than others. Though the sequence and age ranges for these communicative behaviors may vary slightly from expectations of monolingual children, multilingual children develop language skills progressively, just as monolingual children do. This article offers suggestions on what to consider more closely when there are communication concerns in multilingual children.
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CORE Learning’s Structured Literacy and Language Diversity Webinar Event
Join CORE Learning for their 3-day webinar event on January 23–25, 2024, for Structured Literacy and Language Diversity Week. Throughout this event, discover how to create equitable learning environments that encompass multilingual learners, English language variety speakers, and students who may have dyslexia.
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CAL Solutions: Teaching Reading to Students Learning English: Direct Strategies
Join the Center for Applied Linguistics (CAL) for a 3-day, hybrid Direct Strategies Institute based on CAL’s widely used “What’s Different About Teaching Reading to Students Learning English?” professional development program. The engaging 3-day synchronous and asynchronous institute on February 14, 21, and 28, 2024, is designed for school administrators and classroom, ESL, and literacy teachers who want to ensure reading progress for ELs.
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ASSETS Podcast
Tune in on January 21, 2024, to ASSETS, the podcast hosted by Dr. Jobi Lawrence from UCLA CRESST. Listen in as we share the first of the two-part series commemorating and reflecting on the 50th anniversary of Lau v. Nichols with Mr. Edward Steinman, the attorney who successfully argued the landmark legal case affecting ELs and educators. ASSETS is an original podcast series that can be accessed on Spotify or Apple Podcasts.
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Call for Proposals: 2024 WIDA Annual Conference
WIDA invites you to share your expertise as a presenter at the 2024 WIDA Annual Conference on October 15–18, 2024, in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. The knowledge and insight of WIDA educators and experts in the field are essential to the quality of the WIDA Annual Conference. The deadline to submit concurrent session and workshop proposals is January 24, 2024. Learn more and submit your proposal on the Present page of the conference website.
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WIDA Español Academy: Afirmando la experiencia bilingüe con el Marco DALE
In this two-day WIDA Español Academy in Albuquerque, New Mexico, educators link the pedagogical foundations of Marco de los estándares del desarrollo auténtico del lenguaje español de WIDA (Marco DALE) to the instruction of bi/multilingual students. Day two features a local school visit to observe pedagogical foundations like multiliteracies and transculturalism in action within a dual language or bilingual education program. This academy will be delivered in Spanish.
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Universidad de Alcalá Teach & Learn in Spain Graduate Program
Teach & Learn in Spain is a graduate program designed for native or near-native English speakers. Through the program, students earn a Master’s Degree while gaining experience in a school in the Madrid region as a language assistant. The application period will be open from January 10, 2024, to March 20, 2024. The program begins on September 1, 2024, and concludes on July 1, 2025. For further inquiries, please contact Angela Sauciuc, Director of Programs and Teacher Training, at angela.sauciuc@institutofranklin.
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English Learner Family Toolkit Webinar | |
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On December 5, 2023, OELA hosted a webinar on the English Learner Family Toolkit. The panelists covered all six chapters of the toolkit, discussed the potential uses of the information, and demonstrated the features of the toolkit mobile app. You can watch the webinar and view the presentation slides on the NCELA website.
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