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Webinar: Long Term English Learners: New Directions for Policy, Programs, and Practice

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By Laurie Olsen

Produced by SchoolsMovingUp at WestEd

Laurie Olsen, Executive Board Member of Californians Together, discusses the results of recently released research on long-term English learners (LTELs) using data from 40 school districts and pilot efforts in dozens of schools.

In this archived webinar, find out:

  • Who the LTELs are and why they have become LTELs
  • An overview of LTELs’ needs
  • Tools to explore your LTEL population
  • Effective, research-based approaches and guidelines for schools and districts
  • Systemwide and policy recommendations 

http://www.wested.org/resources/long-term-english-learners-new-directions-for-policy-programs-and-practice/

Implementing The State Seal of Biliteracy

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This webinar from West Ed, Schools Moving Up Series, gives an overview of the Seal of Biliteracy with examples from school district that have implemented the provides.  It provides excellent support for the development of a district Seal of Biliteracy Program.

The objectives of this webinar are to:

  • Encourage the spread of the Seal of Biliteracy
  • Provide direction for designing and planning to implement a Seal of Biliteracy and/or pathway awards appropriate to your local context
  • Acquaint participants with California’s new State Seal of Biliteracy and California Department of Education resources for implementation

http://www.wested.org/resources/implementing-a-seal-of-biliteracy/

Common Core and English Learners Workshop

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“Academic English for English Learners Through the Listening and Speaking Common Core Standards” Grades 4 -12

The Common Core Listening and Speaking Standards provide opportunities for active student engagement through oral language development.  This session will present scaffolding strategies to provide English learners support and access to these standards.  The session will focus on building academic language essential to the Common Core Standards.  Through interactive participation, viewing and reflecting on video lessons, participants will leave with knowledge of the standards and instructional strategies unique to the language and academic needs of English learners.

Presented by:
Dr. Ivannia Soto Hinman
Author and Associate Professor Whittier College
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Shelly Spiegel-Coleman
Executive Director, Californians Together May 14, 2013Almansor Court Banquets and Restaurants
700 S. Almansor St., Alhambra, CA  91801Register on line at http://tinyurl.com/May14thworkshop or download the registration brochure

State Seal of Biliteracy and Local District Biliteracy Pathway Awards Implementation Workshop – February 28, 2012

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To assist districts and agencies inimplementing the State  Seal ofBiliteracy  Recognition, we havescheduled a workshop in Southern California on February 28, 2012. We encourage district teams withan English Learner coordinator, curriculum specialist, board members, siteadministrators and teacher leaders to register. Teams will leave the workshopwith a draft implementation plan and many resources.  An overview of the awards, criteria forgranting, and district step by step process for adopting the Seal of Biliteracyand/or local Biliteracy Pathway Awards will be presented.  Register early online http://tinyurl.com/7s4gkct or download the registration form!

Registration Form Seal of Biitereacy Workshop Flyer