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This page provides news, announcements, and administrative resources for staff in the Multilingual Learner Collaborative.


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Upcoming Professional Learning Opportunities

Date: 03/28/2023
Author: Jenn Guerrero

The Right to Read 

Thursday, April 20, 2023 | 4:30pm- 6:30pm | SCOE

This documentary shares the stories of an NAACP activist, a teacher, and two American families who fight to provide our youngest generation with the most foundational indicator of life-long success: the ability to read. To watch a trailer, click here.  Registration for this event is limited so sign up soon. 

 

The Nuts and Bolts of Interpretation and Translation

Friday, May 5, 2023 | 9:00am- 12:00pm | SCOE 

Participants will learn the tools to effectively interpret IEP meetings, school documents, etc. Register here

 

Conversations in Community 

Thursday, June 8, 2023 | 9:00am- 1:00pm | Sally Tomatoes Event Center

This new series is dedicated to growing our understanding of the latest neuroscience research on addressing childhood trauma. It is specifically designed to explore how we can bring resilience and healing into our classrooms, schools, and community. Dr. Nadine Burke Harris, California’s first surgeon general, and Dr. Bruce D. Perry, co-author of the bestselling book “What Happened to You," will lead this inaugural discussion.  Click here for more information and to register. 


March 9th ML Collaborative Follow Up

Date: 03/10/2023
Author: Jenn Guerrero

Thank you for attending the March 9, 2023 ML Collaborative. Click here to view the slide deck from this session. 
 
Please note that the CDE has confirmed that the OPTEL field test is designed to gather evidence on classroom teachers' use of the OPTEL, so they are focused on only recruiting certificated teachers. 
 
To participate in the OPTEL field test, register here. Observations must be completed by March 31st. Be sure to sign up today. 


REMINDER- March 9th ML Collaborative

Date: 03/03/2023
Author: Jenn Guerrero

We look forward to seeing you at the Multilingual Learner Collaborative on Thursday, March 9th from 9:00am-12:00pm. Please see below for important information regarding our time together. 

  • Let us know via email (evera@scoe.org) or on the calendar invite if you will NOT be attending. No action is required if you are attending. 
  • Our session will be held at SCOE which is located at 5340 Skylane Blvd., Santa Rosa, 95403.
  • Breakfast refreshments will be served.
  • Leave yourself plenty of time for parking, as spaces often fill up fast. The overflow lot next door to SCOE will be open as well. 
  • Bring a charged device.


Montgomery High School

Date: 03/02/2023
Author: Jenn Guerrero

Dear Multilingual Learner Collaborative,

Our hearts are heavy and our thoughts are with our colleagues in SRCS and the entire Montgomery High School community in the aftermath of Wednesday’s tragic incident. 

Please know that we are here if you need anything at all. 

In community,

Jenn Guerrero and Lauren Ridgway


Multilingual Learner and Migrant PARENT Institute

Date: 01/10/2023
Author: Jenn Guerrero

Thursday, February 9th | 8:30am-2:30pm | At SCOE 

Co-sponsored by Migrant Education and the Sonoma County Office of Education, the Multilingual Learner and Migrant Parent Institute is an annual workshop dedicated to empowering parents of multilingual learners. Districts are encouraged to send members of their English Learner Parent Advisory Committees, as well as any other parents of English Learners who are interested. This workshop is free for all parents of multilingual learners and will be conducted in Spanish.

Register here | Flier here  

Sessions 

Once a Student, Now a Teacher

Vicente Sosa Alfaro, Special Day Class Teacher, Bellevue Union School Distirct

Born in the Mexican state of Michoacan, Vicente Sosa was brought to the United States of America at two years old. While he faced many struggles in an education system that failed to see him both individually and culturally, he persevered. Now an educator himself, Mr. Sosa will discuss how his academic experiences serve as a guide to supporting the students in his classroom.

Culture Cures: The Importance of Cultural Identity

Dr. Daniela Dominguez, Assistant Professor at the University of San Francisco and C.E.O of On the Margins

Grupo Folklorico Quetzalen

Dr. Daniela Domínguez, in collaboration with Victor Ferrer and the Quetzalén group, will highlight the powerful ways in which culture has healing powers. Parents will better understand the ways in which combining cultural music, dance and art provides an important outlet for healing.

 Creating a College-Going Mindset

10,000 Degrees

This session will focus on creating a college-going mindset within your family while debunking common myths about college access. We will discuss A-G requirements, Financial Aid, and how to best support your student(s) to achieve the future of their dreams!


TIME IS RUNNING OUT!

Date: 01/05/2023
Author: Jenn Guerrero

 

Register today for the 2023 Multilingual Learner Leadership Conference.  

Friday, January 20, 2023

8:30am- 3:30pm 

Join us for a robust day of learning as we consider-

How might we intentionally create educational spaces that lift up the promise, power, and genius of multilingual learners?


SPACE IS LIMITED! Register today for the SCOE Multilingual Learner Leadership Conference

Date: 12/13/2022
Author: Jenn Guerrero

Friday, January 20, 2023

8:30am- 3:30pm 

All teachers, administrators, TOSAs, counselors, specialists, and paraprofessionals are invited to attend and engage with the most current research, tools, and practices needed to ensure that multilingual learners thrive in our school systems. Register HERE.

Keynote

Liz Kleinrock, Antibias and antiracist educator, Author of “Start Here, Start Now: A Guide to Antibias and Antiracist Work in Your School Community” 

What guides us as educators striving to center equity and antiracism in our practice? 

Expert Panel 

What does it take to thrive? Lessons from a Multilingual Expert Panel

Breakout Sessions 

TK-12 Breakout Sessions 

  • Best Practices for Supporting Students who are Undocumented or Newly Arrived
  • Scaffolding Antibias and Antiracist Practices Through an Inquiry Lens
  • Caring for the Caregiver to Support Multilingual Learners
  • Codes of Power, Codes of Honor

Elementary Breakout Sessions 

  • Supporting Deep Language Learning in the Elementary Math Classroom
  • Arts Learning for Multilingual Learners

Secondary Breakout Sessions 

  • Introduction to Financial Aid and Creating A College Going Mindset
  • Instructional Strategies for the Secondary Classroom


December 2nd ML Collaborative Follow Up

Date: 12/02/2022
Author: Jenn Guerrero

Thank you for joining us at the December 2, 2022 ML Collaborative. The slide deck and resources from our session can be found here

Don’t forget to register for the SCOE Multilingual Leadership Conference happening on January 20th. Space is limited! 


Reminder: ML Collaborative Meeting, Friday 12/2 at 9:00am

Date: 11/30/2022
Author: Jenn Guerrero

We look forward to seeing you on Friday, December 2nd from 9:00am-12:00pm at SCOE (5340 Skylane Blvd., Santa Rosa, 95403). 

Please see below for important details regarding our time together. 

  • Please update your calendar invite to reflect whether or not you will be attending
  • Breakfast refreshments will be served
  • Leave extra time for parking
  • Bring a device (laptop, etc.) 
  • Questions? Contact Jenn Guerrero at jguerrero@scoe.org


REGISTER TODAY! SCOE Multilingual Learner Leadership Conference

Date: 11/28/2022
Author: Jenn Guerrero

Friday, January 20, 2023

8:30am- 3:30pm 

All teachers, administrators, TOSAs, counselors, specialists, and paraprofessionals are invited to attend and engage with the most current research, tools, and practices needed to ensure that multilingual learners thrive in our school systems. Register HERE.

Keynote

Liz Kleinrock, Antibias and antiracist educator, Author of “Start Here, Start Now: A Guide to Antibias and Antiracist Work in Your School Community” 

What guides us as educators striving to center equity and antiracism in our practice? 

Expert Panel 

What does it take to thrive? Lessons from a Multilingual Expert Panel

Breakout Sessions 

TK-12 Breakout Sessions 

  • Best Practices for Supporting Students who are Undocumented or Newly Arrived
  • Scaffolding Antibias and Antiracist Practices Through an Inquiry Lens
  • Caring for the Caregiver to Support Multilingual Learners
  • Codes of Power, Codes of Honor

ElementaryBreakout Sessions 

  • Supporting Deep Language Learning in the Elementary Math Classroom
  • Arts Learning for Multilingual Learners

Secondary Breakout Sessions 

  • Introduction to Financial Aid and Creating A College Going Mindset
  • More information coming soon

 

 




Leilan, Student
"I like Amarosa because there's a much smaller student count and so teachers can be one-on-one with you. They can actually help you and be one-on-one with you while the class is doing something else. I feel like that's a huge game-changer." - Leilan, Student