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ESL Directors Mini Conference ESSA Directors Institute Federal Programs and Oversight August 16, 2019

ESL Directors Mini Conference ESSA Directors Institute Federal Programs and Oversight August 16, 2019

Welcome! § Please take a seat. § Please have your registration packet with you.

Welcome! § Please take a seat. § Please have your registration packet with you. 2

Goals § Incorporate knowledge of new e. Learning initiatives into district and regional planning

Goals § Incorporate knowledge of new e. Learning initiatives into district and regional planning for English learner success. § Network with districts within the region and with regional advisers to share knowledge and information about Title III and ESL programming. § Identify tools and resources to support the selfassessment and planning of district-and school-level ESL programs. 3

Day 2 Agenda Time Activity Room 8: 30 -9: 15 a. m. Secondary Education

Day 2 Agenda Time Activity Room 8: 30 -9: 15 a. m. Secondary Education Panel Chestnut Ballroom 9: 15 -10 a. m. WIDA Professional Learning Chestnut Ballroom 10 -10: 15 a. m. Break 10: 15 -11: 15 a. m. ESL Topic Roundtables Chestnut Ballroom 4

Secondary Education Panel

Secondary Education Panel

Participants § § Trey Duke – Principal, Murfreesboro City Schools Julie Harrison – Title

Participants § § Trey Duke – Principal, Murfreesboro City Schools Julie Harrison – Title III Director, Wilson County Schools Collin Olson – Teacher, Rutherford County Schools Rebekah Summers – Teacher, Lenoir City Schools 6

WIDA Professional Learning

WIDA Professional Learning

WIDA e. Learning Identify district and school needs Certificates of Completion awarded to participants

WIDA e. Learning Identify district and school needs Certificates of Completion awarded to participants Request WIDA logins for educators Complete a WIDA e. Learning plan and share with the state EL team September 1: WIDA e. Learning available 8

WIDA e. Learning Using the WIDA Writing Rubric Leading for Equity: Classroom Walkthrough Classroom

WIDA e. Learning Using the WIDA Writing Rubric Leading for Equity: Classroom Walkthrough Classroom Educators: Engaging Multilingual Learners Language for Learning in Mathematics Doing and Talking STEM Foundational Concepts for K-12 Educators 9

WIDA e. Learning Using the WIDA Writing Rubric Leading for Equity: Classroom Walkthrough Classroom

WIDA e. Learning Using the WIDA Writing Rubric Leading for Equity: Classroom Walkthrough Classroom Educators: Engaging Multilingual Learners • ESL & Content Teachers • Grades 1 -12 • School Leader • Grades K-12 • Content Teachers with Newcomers • Grades K-12 10

WIDA e. Learning Language for Learning in Mathematics • Math Teachers Doing and Talking

WIDA e. Learning Language for Learning in Mathematics • Math Teachers Doing and Talking STEM • Science Teachers • Math Teachers • ESL Teachers Foundational Concepts for K-12 Educators • • Teacher Leaders Facilitators Coaches Content and ESL Teachers 11

WIDA e. Learning Identify district needs Identify existing resources Complete plan to address needs

WIDA e. Learning Identify district needs Identify existing resources Complete plan to address needs with new and existing resources 12

WIDA e. Learning Identify District Needs TEAM Observation Guidance Document Culturally Inclusive Practices Administrator

WIDA e. Learning Identify District Needs TEAM Observation Guidance Document Culturally Inclusive Practices Administrator Rubric TESOL 6 Principles Needs Assessment English Learner Planning Document Inform. TN WIDA results Other 13

Possible Resources WIDA e. Learning ESL Regional Adviser Local partnerships PLCs Data tools Other

Possible Resources WIDA e. Learning ESL Regional Adviser Local partnerships PLCs Data tools Other 14

WIDA e. Learning What? • • • Who? • ESL Teachers • Content Area

WIDA e. Learning What? • • • Who? • ESL Teachers • Content Area Teachers • Administrators Where? Newcomers Long-Term English Learners Content Area Support & Collaboration Administrator Support Etc. • District-wide • Individual Schools • School Clusters 15

WIDA e. Learning Scenario 1 Classroom Educators: Engaging Multilingual Learners Middle School A will

WIDA e. Learning Scenario 1 Classroom Educators: Engaging Multilingual Learners Middle School A will have newcomer English Learners for the first time. School surveys show that content area teachers feel unprepared to meet the needs of incoming students. Foundational Concepts for K-12 Educators Using the WIDA Writing Rubric 16

WIDA e. Learning Scenario 2 Teacher surveys indicated that observers struggled to identify key

WIDA e. Learning Scenario 2 Teacher surveys indicated that observers struggled to identify key components of lesson differentiation and inclusive environments, limiting feedback to teachers working with English Learners. Classroom Educators: Engaging Multilingual Learners Leading for Equity: Classroom Walkthrough 17

WIDA e. Learning Scenario 3 Foundational Concepts for K-12 Educators A STEM-focused high school

WIDA e. Learning Scenario 3 Foundational Concepts for K-12 Educators A STEM-focused high school has a large incoming class of English Learners. In previous years, the school’s English Learners struggled making gains in English proficiency as well as academics. Using the WIDA Writing Rubric Language for Learning in Mathematics Doing and Talking STEM 18

WIDA e. Learning § Reminders: – An FAQ document will be available prior to

WIDA e. Learning § Reminders: – An FAQ document will be available prior to the release of WIDA e. Learning – Available September 1 – Requires a WIDA login to access – Complete a WIDA e. Learning plan and share with the state EL team before implementation in your district – Certificates of Completion provided upon completing a workshop 19

Break!

Break!

ESL Topic Roundtables

ESL Topic Roundtables

ESL Topic Roundtables § Directions: – – – Topics will be posted at each

ESL Topic Roundtables § Directions: – – – Topics will be posted at each table 15 minutes per table ESL Regional Adviser at each table Ask questions, discuss issues, get feedback/advice After 15 minutes, move to another table 22

ESL Topic Roundtables Culture and Climate Family Support and Communication Course Planning for High

ESL Topic Roundtables Culture and Climate Family Support and Communication Course Planning for High School Low Incidence/Rural Districts Non-Academic Supports Effective Classroom Resources Newcomers Professional Development 23

Closing

Closing

Information and Contacts § Newsletter: – CPM Update § Contact Information: – Jan Lanier

Information and Contacts § Newsletter: – CPM Update § Contact Information: – Jan Lanier (Jan. Lanier@tn. gov) – Katie Barcy (Katie. Barcy@tn. gov) 25

Districts and schools in Tennessee will exemplify excellence and equity such that all students

Districts and schools in Tennessee will exemplify excellence and equity such that all students are equipped with the knowledge and skills to successfully embark on their chosen path in life. Excellence | Optimism | Judgment | Courage | Teamwork

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FRAUD, WASTE, or ABUSE Citizens and agencies are encouraged to report fraud, waste, or abuse in State and Local government. NOTICE: This agency is a recipient of taxpayer funding. If you observe an agency director or employee engaging in any activity which you consider to be illegal, improper or wasteful, please call the state Comptroller’s toll-free Hotline: 1 -800 -232 -5454 Notifications can also be submitted electronically at: http: //www. comptroller. tn. gov/hotline 27