The CDE Multilingual Support Division is transitioning away from X. Please keep in touch via our listserv (see below to join), CA Educators Together page (see below), and web page at cde.ca.gov/sp/el/.
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Join the CA Educators Together State Seal of Biliteracy Group at caeducatorstogether.org/q/gr… (For educators: you will be prompted to create a free account if you don't yet have one)
Educators and leaders: Are you involved in State Seal of Biliteracy or Biliteracy Pathway Recognition implementation at your school or district? Join the brand-new CA Educators Together SSB group! caeducatorstogether.org/q/gr…
Looking for updated info on the State Seal of Biliteracy? The CDE SSB web page at cde.ca.gov/sp/el/er/sealofbi… is live with updated info and resources for the 2023-24 school year that reflect the new requirements per AB 370.
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Exciting news! Educators can administer the CAST and ELPAC Interim Assessments through the test delivery system. Interim assessments provide insights into student progress, helping educators tailor their approach to learning.
State Supt. @TonyThurmond and CDE are working hard to recruit, retain, and diversify our #teacher workforce. There is a $20,000 scholarship for anyone who wants to #TeachInCA:
📲: Call 916-322-3051
📧: Email TeachInCA@cde.ca.gov
Have you checked out @CalkidsProgram? CalKIDS helps families save early for college. 💰🎓
Check to see if your child already has a college savings account in their name by visiting calkids.org
When should a student be reclassified as fluent English proficient (RFEP)? Reclassification should take place as soon as the student meets all four criteria, at any time during the academic year. More reclassification FAQs at cde.ca.gov/sp/el/rd/elpacfaq…
The CDE Reclassification web page includes links to tools for each of the reclassification criteria, organized by criterion. Available at cde.ca.gov/sp/el/rd/
ALT Image of the Reclassification Rainbow with the subtitle: Each criterion must be met by each student to be eligible. Below that there is an image of a rainbow with each color labeled criterion 1-4. Criterion 1: Summative ELPAC Overall PL 4 (Summative Alternate ELPAC Overall PL 3); Criterion 2: Teacher Evaluation (locally determined); Criterion 3: Parent Opinion and Consultation (locally determined); and Criterion 4: Basic skills relative to English proficient students (locally determined.
The Long Term English Learner Community of Practice web page is now live! Check it out for more info on the LTEL CoP and resources to support students identified as LTELs. More to come! cde.ca.gov/sp/el/er/ltelcop.…
ALT Through collaborative breakouts and discussions, this series will familiarize educators with the ELA/ELD Framework as the primary guidance for comprehensive, evidence-based literacy instruction, including the CA Dyslexia Guidelines and the promotion of multilingualism and biliteracy. Dates and Times: Each webinar will be held from 3:30 to 4:45 p.m. on:
• Tuesday, September 26, 2023
• Tuesday, October 10, 2023
• Tuesday, November 14, 2023
• Tuesday, December 12, 2023
• Tuesday, January 9, 2024
• Tuesday, February 13, 2024
• Tuesday, March 12, 2024
• Tuesday, April 9, 2024
• Tuesday, May 14, 2024
If you have questions about this series, please contact Dr. Bonnie Garcia, Statewide Literacy Co-Director by email at statewideliteracycampaign@cde.ca.gov.
"Addressing the educator shortage is one of the most important things we can do to support student achievement. The Summit and launch of the new coalition will help us maximize every idea and opportunity for reducing the teacher shortage," said State Superintendent @TonyThurmond.
Have you registered? 🖥️💡
Join State Superintendent @TonyThurmond and CDE on Wednesday, August 16 at 11 a.m. for a webinar to help schools provide an #ethnicstudies graduation requirement by the 2026 state deadline.
Learn more: cde.ca.gov/nr/ne/yr23/yr23re…
How will parents know what types of language and language acquisition programs are offered in an LEA? LEAs provide information to parents on the types of programs available in the district including a description of each program. More FAQs at cde.ca.gov/sp/el/er/edgefaq.…
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Across the state, administrators are working to align district #EnglishLearner policies to the CA English Learner Roadmap. Sound like you?
Whether you’re getting started or revising, this ELRISE! Microsite will help you get to where you need to go. caltog.co/3JTtPiJ
Did you know that @usedgov offers free webinars on current research? Check out the Best Practices Clearinghouse Events Calendar for upcoming sessions!
bestpracticesclearinghouse.e…
The EL Roadmap Resource Hub is a great one-stop shop for all things EL Roadmap, translating vision to action. Check it out at elroadmap.org.
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