October EL Collaborative Follow-up
Date: 10/22/2014
Author: Jenn Guerrero
EL Collaborative PowerPoint from October 21
View or download the presentation slides (pdf) from our meeting on October 21.
Homework Assignment: Language of Reform
Download the Language of Reform from the Education Trust–West. Read a section that interests you or directly applies to your work with English learners. Be prepared to share your thoughts, insights, and questions at our meeting on November 18.
CCSESA LCAP Approval Manual
Please refer to page 20 in the LCAP Approval Manual for information and Education Code guidelines around EL parent participation in the LCAP.
Digital Chalkboard: ELD Standards Professional Learning Modules
After creating a Digital Chalkboard account, you can find the two ELD Standards professional learning modules under the section at top titled “Professional Development Content.” (Note: The Digital Chalkboard has replaced the Brokers of Expertise website.)
Webinar: Language of Reform | October 22 | Archived Webinar
This webinar will highlight the findings from the recent report of the same name, which examines California districts serving English learners particularly well. It will describe their effective practices and provide recommendations on what other districts can do to the meet the needs of their EL populations. This webinar will be archived.
Webinar: Teaching Academic Content & Literacy to ELs
November 10, 1:00-2:15pm | Registration
This webinar will examine evidence-based strategies and recommendations for effective English language academic instruction in elementary and middle school.
Empathy-Driven Stakeholder Questions
These questions (pdf), designed around the eight priorities of the LCAP, can be used with parents of English Learners to help build authentic engagement.
Parent Education: Understanding the US School System
This PowerPoint presentation, provided by Isabel Quínoñez with Migrant Education, examines the similarities and differences of schooling in the US and Mexico.
Differences in educational systems, English (pdf)
Differences in educational systems, Spanish (pdf)
Workshop: Empowering Parents of ELs through LCFF | >Registration
This SCOE workshop, scheduled for November 14, will cover legal requirements of LCFF and ways to build authentic parent participation and empowerment.
Accountability Leadership Institute for English Learners
and Immigrant Students | Registration
This annual conference will take place December 8-9 in San Diego.
CDE Reclassification Update (August 2014)
This letter was sent to superintendents as an update and clarification regarding academic criteria for reclassification for 2014-15.
