BELLBilingual/English Learner Leadership

Network

San Joaquin County Office of EducationLanguage & Literacy

September 19, 2017

Karin Linn-Nievesklinnnieves@sjcoe.net

468-4978

Proposition 58ELPAC

EL Roadmap

Safe Haven Schools

Legislation

CDESeal of Biliteracy

SUSD + L & L = LTEL + AR-LTELs Summer School – 6/17

Highlights

Students & Teachers

Units of Study

Teaching & Learning Cycle

Informational Text

Productive Skills

ELD Standards Part II

2 teachers per class model

Professional learning/coaching/modeling

Next Steps

AgendaWelcome & Introductions

Updates LTEL Summer School + EL Roadmap + CA Ed.G.E. + + Parent Notification Letters +

Title III + ELPAC

Conferences/Workshops/Resources + Networking

Professional Learning Opportunities with Language & Literacy

Updates continued… ESSA + TAMO + special Education Manual + Seal + Bilingual Teacher Shortage +

Legislation

UPCOMING BELL DATES: Nov 16, Mar 14, May 9

Retrieve our BELL ppt at:http://sjcoe.org/LanguageAndLiteracy/BilingualLearnerNetwork.aspx#.WcBFvsiGNPY

EL Roadmap Policy for Educational Programs and Services for English Learners

California’s Vision of Success for English LearnersEnglish learners fully and meaningfully access and participate

in a 21st century education from early childhood through grade twelve that results in their attaining high levels of

English proficiency, mastery of grade level standards, and opportunities to develop proficiency in multiple languages.

Adopted by SBE July 12, 2017

http://www.cde.ca.gov/sp/el/rm/

California Education for a Global EconomyInitiative (aka Prop 58)

Beginning July 1, 2017, the CA Ed.G.E. Initiative authorizes school districts and county offices of education to establish language acquisition programs for both native and non-native English speakers, and requires school districts and county offices of education to solicit parent and community input in developing language acquisition programs. As guidance for school districts and county offices of education, frequently asked questions (FAQs) inform transition to new California Education Code (EC).

Timeline:

July 1, 2017: CA Ed.G.E. initiative became effective

July 12, 2017: SBE approved the rulemaking process for the proposed initiative regulations

July 29-Sept 11: Public comment for proposed regulations

Sept 11: Public Hearing at CDE

Adoption of regulations: possibly as soon as November

Parent Notification Letters (Initial/Annual)LEAs that are recipients of Title III funds are required, pursuant to Section 6312 of the Every Student Succeeds Act, to initially and annually notify the parents or guardians of each English learner student enrolled in a language acquisition program…

Initial Annual

Letter states whether child is EL or IFEP Letter states child continues to be identified as ELDescribes program options Describes program optionsCounts for T1 and T3 Counts for T 1 and 3Reports initial language assessment results Reports language assessment resultsLists reclass criteria Lists reclass criteriaDoesn’t include academic achievement criteria Includes academic achievement criteriaMust be done within 30 days Must be done within 30 daysMust have graduation rate for ELs Must have graduation rate for ELsOpt out option Opt out option

http://www.cde.ca.gov/sp/el/t3/lepparent.asp

Title III

2017-18 Program GrantJune 30—July 31—(March 30, 2018)“Stay at home” 2017-18 Title III ESSA Plan

Parent Notification Letters30 days

Data Reporting & Expenditure Reports(CARS 2017 Winter Release)

Cash Management Data Collection System (CMDC)(Oct 10-31)

http://www.cde.ca.gov/fg/aa/ca/titleiii.asp

2018-19!!Looking for districts to pilot LCAP Addendum (Nov 2017)

Title III2016-17 Title III Funding Final pupil amounts

EL-$100.60

Immigrant-$86.46

2014-15 and 2015-16 Funding Applications

September 30, 2017:

•2015−16 Subgrant period ends

•2014−15 Immigrant Program Supplemental subgrant period ends

•Local educational agencies (LEAs) must expend and/or encumber

the above funding by this date

December 30, 2017:

•Encumbered funds must be liquidated by this date.

CELDT to ELPAC… the final year!Initials:

CELDT--Initial only (throughout 2017-18)ELPAC Initial Field Test Aug 28-Sept 22, 2017

ELPAC Trainings:Summative Assessments (SA) are Operational!!

All ELs—February 1–May 31

Summative Assessment (SA) Trainings: STOT October 24 (Sacramento) Regional November 2 (SJCOE) FULL STOT November 17 (SJCOE) Regional November 30 (SJCOE)

Initial Assessments (IA) Trainings April 2018

No comparison between CELDT and ELPAC

ELPAC Updates Revising the SA test blueprints

Audio recordings for Speaking—Summarize an Academic Presentation

Students in 3-12 will be able to write in books

Different covers for Test Book and Examiner’s Manual

1 test booklet per student

Revised directions for increased clarity Stopping points and break times

added

6-12 graphics added for the speaking task types Present and Discuss

information and Summarize an Academic Presentation

!!Practice Tests will be posted on www.ELPAC.org by October 30th with

rubrics and instructions.

Analysis, Measurement, and Accountability Reporting Division (AMARD)

Now reviewing the 2016-17 CELDT to begin processing for the Fall

Dashboard release

Fall Dashboard will include:

2016-17 CELDT Data

2015-16 RFEP Data

Will recommend that SBE approve the ELPI formula

ELPAC Status for 2017-18 Change for 2018-19

English Learner Progress Indicator (ELPI)Annual CELDT Test Takers Who Increased at least 1 CELDT Level

Plus

Annual CELDT Test Takers Who Maintained Early Advanced/ Advanced English Proficient on the CELDT

Plus

ELs Who Were Reclassified in the Prior Year

PlusLTEL CELDT Test Takers Who Increased at Least 1 CELDT Level

Divided by

Total Number of Annual CELDT Test Takers in the Current Year

Plus

ELs Who Were Reclassified in the Prior Year

Upcoming Conferences/WorkshopsAccountability & Leadership Institute December 4 & 5 Sheraton LAXhttp://www.cde.ca.gov/sp/el/t3/ali.asp

Educator Support for Immigrant and Refugee students “Train the Trainers”

Californian’s Together Jan 11 (LACOE), Jan 30 (SMCOE), TBD (FCOE)

ATDLE February 1-3 Long Beach Convention Center

CABE 2018 March 29-April 1 Sacramento

H/SS Framework Rollout April 16 SJCOE

BELL Field Trip

April 23-24, 2018

30 spots!

Films by Independent Lens and PBS

East of Salinas

http://www.pbs.org/independentlens/films/east-of-salinas/

Jose and Mr. Ramos

http://www.pbs.org/independentlens/videos/jose-mr-ramos/

National Hispanic Heritage Month Sept 15 - Oct 15

http://www.nea.org/tools/lessons/hispanic-heritage-month.html

http://www.smithsonianeducation.org/educators/resource_library/hispanic_resources.html

https://www.hispanicheritagemonth.gov/for-teachers/

http://chavez.cde.ca.gov/ModelCurriculum/Intro.aspx

Students Impacted by Immigration Status DACA (Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals)

What Do I Need to Know about DACA? by IRLCEnglish-Spanish-Chinese-Arabic-Korean https://www.ilrc.org/advisory-daca

CDSS: DACA CONTRACTOR REFERRAL LIST for San Joaquin & StanislausCatholic Charities Diocese of Stockton www.ccstockton.org1106 N El Dorado St, Stockton, CA 95202 209) 812-0716

CSBA Resourceshttps://www.csba.org/GovernanceAndPolicyResources/ConditionsOfChildren/SpecificStudentPopulationEquity/ImmigrationStatus.aspxNew CSBA Sample Board Resolution (DACA) (9/13/2017) | PDF version

News Release: CSBA President Susan Henry Issues Statement on Decision to End the Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA) program (9/6/2017)

Legal Guidance: Providing All Children Equal Access to Education, Regardless of Immigration Status (2/24/2017)

CSBA Sample Board Resolution (2/24/2017)

Oakland USD’s Letter from Superintendenthttps://t.e2ma.net/message/hgpq3/xwswsg

EL Report Cards

Newcomers

Building Welcoming Schools: A Guide for K-12 Educators and After-School Providershttp://www.welcomingrefugees.org/resources/building-welcoming-schools

Peer Reviewer for the 2017 Bilingual Teacher Professional Development Program (BTPDP). Deadline: October 2, 2017.http://www.cde.ca.gov/pd/ps/teachingleading.asp

Professional Learning OpportunitiesELA/ELD Adoption Support

K-1 Benchmark October 17, 2017

ELPAC AcademyOctober 23, 2017

ELPAC SA Regional TrainingNovember 30, 2017

CA ELD Standards Institute (Integrated & Designated ELD) 1 unit availableFeb 7, 14 & 15, 2018

Advanced Paraprofessional Institute (for previous attendees)

November 8, 15 & 28, 2017

Writing Across Text TypesGrades TK-2 November 14, 2017

Grades 3-5 December 12, 2017

Close Reading Grades TK-2 February 8, 2018

Grades 3-8 January 18, 2018

http://www.sjcoe.org/calendar.aspx?t=1&d=27&c=0&f=&u= or 468-4865

ESSA State Plan

Feedback received: Standardization of entry and exit criteria; general support to wait for

new reclassification procedures until after ELPAC is implemented

Coordination of early education with the TK–12 system

More professional development for teachers and administrators regarding supporting English learners

Revisions made: Include preschool to serve a P–12 system

More clarity regarding availability of additional tools, toolkits, and guidance documents

TAMO (Technical Assistance and Monitoring Office) Support Services Technical assistance before and after a federal program monitoring (FPM)

review Program instrument training Guidance for successful implementation of Parent Advisory Committees Sample technical documents Legal resources

FPM The FPM instrument for EL programs has decreased from 20 to 15 items EL items will be reviewed through the Title I Compensatory Education instrument:

–parent involvement

–translations

–private schools

–parent notification

Title III funds may still be spent on the items that moved to Title I

Special Education Manual AB 2785

Completed by January 2019

Statute covers IDEA so only addresses students on IEPs (no 504s)

Similar to San Diego Manual

Some examples of required topics: accurately identifying English learners with or without disabilities over-or-under identification distinguishing between language acquisition and disabilities supporting the language and content learning needs special education exit and EL reclassification processes role of culture and acculturation as it relates to the process of identification State and federal laws, regulations, and guidance

State Seal of Biliteracy April 26th 2018Leads meeting October 10th

46, 090 ---- 174,000

Bilingual Teacher ShortagePrior to Prop. 227 - 30% of ELs + 1,200-1,800 teachers authorized annually10 years later, 5% of ELs + 700 earned their authorization in 2015-16 Today only 30 of 80 teacher preparation institutions offer programs for a bilingual authorization58% of districts plan to expand programs + 86% reporting a teacher shortage

State Legislative Updates AB 681 Teacher preparation outside the US AB 1122 Dual Language Programs AB 463 Reclassification

Framework Updates2017 History–Social Science Instructional Materials AdoptionIQC makes recommendations to the SBE on Sept. 27-28, 2017 and the SBE will take action on the adoption on November 8–9, 2017.2018 Science Instructional Materials Adoption IQC will make their recommendations to the SBE on September 27–28, 2017.