EOY LPAC MEETING 4132021 REGION 19 LPAC Updates

EOY LPAC MEETING 4/13/2021 REGION 19

LPAC Updates

New/Updated Resources NEW! 2021 EL Summer School Guidance and FAQ Updated: • 2020 -2021 EL Reclassification Guidance • SY 20 -21 English Learner Guidance FAQ (March 11, 2021) • 2020 -2021 EOY LPAC Guidance Checklist 14

PEIMS Standards Reports ELs by Category and Grade 2019 -2020 NEW! English Learner Program Report (2019 -2020) o English Learner Categories • Never ELs • Current ELs • Reclassified Students o Breakdown • • Bilingual and ESL Program Models Gifted and Talented Dyslexia 504 Services 20

Resources: Unaccompanied Youth Resources USDE Fact Sheet: Enrolling New Immigrant Students USDE Guide on Educational Services for Immigrant Children USDE Newcomer Toolkit TEA English Learner – LPAC FAQ (IV. A-5; IV. A-6; IV. E-1) Reminders Focus on affective support Appropriate placement (grade and program) Effective instructional practices and progress monitoring (formative and summative) 5 Instructional Methods for Teachers of ELs 22

OELA Resources National Bilingual/Multilingual Learner Advocacy Month Social Media Toolkit Themes Multilingualism Language & Culture Distance Learning & Educational Technology Preparing ELs for Success Family Engagement 23

Title III Virtual Symposium Driving English Learner Achievement: Using a Roadmap as our Guide Thursday, July 22 – Friday, July 23 Family Topics • Understanding Bilingual Education programming • The social and emotional wellness of your child • High Quality Instructional Materials • How to authentically engage with your child's school New Symposium Site Conference Details Get Registered Call for Proposals Keynote Speaker 24

Title III Virtual Symposium Call for Proposals Sessions aligned to our New 2021 Focus Topics Important Dates • Presentation Proposal Submission Deadline: Friday, May 21 st • All presenters will be notified of the status of their proposal by, Friday, June 4 th • Final copies of all presentation materials must be submitted by Friday, July 9 th For additional information visit txel. org/Proposals 25

Call for Student Performances Artists Poets Dancers Musicians 26

Call for EL Methods Videos Related to the 5 Instructional Methods for Teachers of ELs. See flyer for application process and guidelines. Application deadline has been extended to Friday, April 30 th, 2021. 28

ESL Certification Training Online Course Register Now! www. txeslprep. org • Free • 5 modules Welcome and Pre-Test (1 CPE hour) Domain III (3 CPE hours) Domain I (2 CPE hours) Domain II (4 CPE hours) Practice Exam (2 CPE hours) • 12 total CPE hours for complete course • 8 weeks to complete 29

MORE INFORMATION AVAILABLE AT: txel. org REGISTER AT: www. txeslprep. org

Fact Sheets Regarding English Learners in Texas Fact Sheet #1 EL Demographics Fact Sheet #2 EL Program Models Fact Sheet #3 Certification Guidance Fact Sheet #4 EL Funding Sources 31

Upcoming Virtual PD Opportunities 50 th Annual NABE Conference Tuesday, April 27 th - Thursday, April 29 th Spring ACET Conference Wednesday, April 28 th - Friday, April 30 th 2021 Title III SYMPOSIUM Title III Symposium Thursday, July 22 nd - Friday, July 23 rd 32

Accessible from a smartphone, tablet, or computer. Subscribe Today! EL Web Portal TXEL. org Supporting English Learners in Texas Providing information and resources that are Relevant, Accessible, and Impactful. Designed For: Teachers Educational Leaders Families of English Learners Community Partners 33