Multilingual Learner Collaborative News
This page provides news, announcements, and administrative resources for staff in the Multilingual Learner Collaborative.
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FREE! The Best of GLAD: High Leverage Strategies for Multilingual Learners
Date: 09/19/2023
Author: Jenn Guerrero
Monday, 11/13 and Tuesday, 11/14 | 8:30am- 3:00pm | at SCOE
The Best of GLAD Workshop is designed to support teachers in implementing standards-based content through sketching, pictures, chants and media with corresponding academic language. Deep cognition is developed through well-designed lessons building upon brain, biliteracy, language acquisition and reading and writing research. Participants will explore effective, engaging strategies to scaffold the development of academic language and literacy, while strengthening content comprehension of all learners. This interactive workshop also navigates Designated/Integrated ELD and SEL strategies which support and celebrate our multilingual learners.
This professional learning opportunity is open only to Sonoma County educators. Since space is limited to 50 educators, each LEA may only send up to two people. Register here.
Free World Music Festival Tickets for Students and Families
Date: 09/18/2023
Author: Jenn Guerrero
Global Roots Sonoma will be happening on September 23rd and 24th at Sonoma State. It will feature 3 performance stages, workshops, food trucks, and a variety of musical traditions. To access complimentary tickets use this link and the code GLOBAL23. This is a wonderful opportunity for students and families to connect with the arts. Please help spread the word!
September 7, 2023 ML Collaborative Materials and Next Steps
Date: 09/07/2023
Author: Jenn Guerrero
Thank you for attending the September 7, 2023 Multilingual Learner Collaborative (MLC). Please see below for the slide deck and other items from our session.
- Access the slide deck here
- From MLC member, Kay Rivers
- Join us for informal conversations, resource sharing, and general support on how to best serve ELs in Alternative education. Meetings are held on the 4th Wednesday of each month @ 3:30pm @ Redwood Café in Cotati. Email Kay at krivers@srcs.k12.ca.us to be added to our calendar.
Welcome to the 23-24 Multilingual Learner Collaborative
Date: 08/31/2023
Author: Jenn Guerrero
Our first session will be held on Thursday, September 7th from 9:00am-12:00pm at SCOE (5340 Skylane Blvd., Santa Rosa, 95403).
Please see below for important details regarding our time together.
- Make sure your calendar invite accurately reflects your RSVP status
- Coffee, tea, and light snacks will be provided
- Leave extra time for parking
- Bring a charged device (laptop, etc.)
- Questions? Contact Jenn Guerrero | jguerrero@scoe.org
See you in one week!
Important Reminders
Date: 08/27/2023
Author: Jenn Guerrero
Make Sure You are Registered for the 2023-2024 Multilingual Learner Collaborative
August 31st is the final day that this mailing list will be used. If you have not done so already, please be sure to register for the 2023-2024 ML Collaborative or you will no longer receive notifications from this page.
The AIM Institute: Affirming Instruction for Multilingual Learners
September 28th and 29th | 9:00am- 3:00pm | SCOE
This interactive professional learning opportunity is designed to deepen participants’ understanding of the California ELD Standards, designated and integrated ELD instruction, and the Summative ELPAC exam. Through a wide-range of learning experiences, educators will learn how to use these elements to design meaningful instructional sequences and create educational spaces that lift up the promise, power, and genius of multilingual learners. Educators from Sonoma County districts that receive Title III funds are eligible to attend this professional learning series at no cost, which includes registration fees and sub costs. Educators who are outside of Sonoma County must pay a $250 registration fee and any associated sub costs. Register here.
Family and Community Liaison Collaborative
September 14th (first session) | 9:00am- 12:00pm | SCOE
This on-going series is designed to support the integral role of family and community liaisons in schools. Sessions will include professional learning focused on topics relevant to their role, exploration of resources they can bring back to families, and time to learn from and connect with colleagues from across the county and beyond. Register here.
Compliance and Implementation of Services for English Learners (presented by the CDE)
October 3rd | 9:00am- 12:00pm | Zoom
The California Department of Education will address issues related to compliance and implementation of services and supports for English learners. Topics include: ELAC, DELAC, EL identification and assessment, reclassification, Title III, language program options and parent choice, Designated and Integrated ELD, and access to core subject matter. Register here.
Registering for 2023-2024
Date: 08/13/2023
Author: Jenn Guerrero
Welcome back, Multilingual Learner Collaborative!
If you have not done so already, be sure to register for the 2023-2024 ML Collaborative. Beginning August 31st, if you are not registered for the new year you will no longer receive the announcements for this page.
Questions? Contact Jenn Guerrero jguerrero@scoe.org
CDE Letter on Summative Alternative ELPAC PL 3
Date: 06/15/2023
Author: Jenn Guerrero
In May 2023, the State Board of Education approved the use of Summative Alternate ELPAC Overall Performance Level (PL) of Fluent English Proficient, or PL 3, as the statewide standardized ELP criterion for reclassification beginning with the 2022–23 Summative Alternate ELPAC administration. For EL students who are administered the Summative Alternate ELPAC, LEAs shall use Overall PL 3 to satisfy reclassification Criterion 1. Read more about this here in a recently released letter from the CDE.
Registration is open! Family and Community Liaison Collaborative
Date: 05/23/2023
Author: Jenn Guerrero
This on-going series is designed to support the integral role of family and community liaisons in schools. Sessions will include professional learning focused on topics relevant to their role, exploration of resources they can bring back to families, and time to learn from and connect with colleagues from across the county and beyond.
Spread the word and register today!
May 18th ML Collaborative Follow Up
Date: 05/18/2023
Author: Jenn Guerrero
Thank you for your attendance at the May 18th Multilingual Learner Collaborative. Please see below for important next steps.
- Access the May 18th ML Collaborative slide deck here.
REMINDER- May 18th ML Collaborative
Date: 05/11/2023
Author: Jenn Guerrero
We look forward to seeing you at our final 2022-2023 Multilingual Learner Collaborative session on Thursday, May 18th 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, spaces often fill up fast.
