The California State Board of Education is looking for dedicated individuals to provide valuable insight on topics that impact English learners. From instructional materials to programs and policy, it is crucial that these committees include educators and advocates who have a deep understanding of what it means for curriculum and other services to truly meet the needs of linguistically diverse students. Please note the deadlines for each position.
Instructional Quality Commission
There are openings to serve as a reviewer on the Instructional Quality Commission (IQC). The IQC is responsible for developing all of the curriculum frameworks, and for adopting instructional materials. To ensure our frameworks and instructional materials address all the needs of our multilingual learners, we need dedicated advocates on this commission.
The California State Board of Education is seeking applicants for three appointments from currently practicing teachers and/or education leaders with experience and expertise in the following areas including, but not limited to:
- English language arts,
- English language development,
- early literacy, health/physical education, and mathematics
The application, along with a current résumé and two letters of recommendation, must be submitted by 5:00 p.m. on Monday, September 29, 2025, to be considered for appointment.
California Practitioners Advisory Group
There are also openings on the California Practitioners Advisory Group, which is responsible for advising the State Board of Education on all aspects of accountability. Accountability, specifically how success is measured, can have a significant impact on programs and services for multilingual learners. The board is seeking applicants from the following categories:
- Specialized instructional support personnel and paraprofessionals
- Principals and other school leaders
- Superintendents or other administrators
Applications are due at 5:00 p.m. on September 29, 2025.
If you plan on applying please email Shelly Spiegel Coleman, [email protected]. We are happy to help you with the application process.
ELA/ELD Instructional Materials Reviewers
And lastly, the California Department of Education is recruiting reviewers to provide input on the English Language Arts/English Language Development instructional materials that were submitted as part of the follow-up adoption. It is critically important that review panels include educators with deep English learner experience and expertise.
The department is looking for reviewers who:
- teach students in transitional kindergarten, kindergarten, or grades one through twelve,
- have a professional credential under California law, and
- who have experience with, and expertise in: standards-based educational programs and practices in English language arts; literacy; English language development; and bilingual and/or multilingual education.
Applications are due Oct. 30, 2025.