Want to amp up your advocacy efforts for ELs? You have 17 days to shape EL education and include your opinions in how education history is shaped moving forward with ESSA! From the Federal Register:
The Secretary [of Education] invites advice and recommendations from interested parties involved with the implementation and operation of programs under title I concerning topics for which regulations or nonregulatory guidance may be necessary or helpful as States and LEAs transition from NCLB and implement the ESSA.
The Secretary specifically invites advice and recommendations from State and local education administrators, parents, teachers and teacher organizations, principals, other school leaders (including charter school leaders), paraprofessionals, members of local boards of education, civil rights and other organizations representing the interests of students (including historically underserved students), representatives of the business community, and other organizations involved with the implementation and operation of title I programs.
During and after the comment period, you may inspect all public comments in response to this document by accessing Regulations.gov. You may also inspect the comments in person at U.S. Department of Education, 400 Maryland Avenue SW., Room 3E306, Washington, DC, between 8:30 a.m. and 4:00 p.m., Washington, DC time, Monday through Friday of each week except Federal holidays.”
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT the folks at the Federal Register.
Other opportunities to get involved as a change agent and local folks who are doin’ it!
- Although the time frame for submitting is close at hand, the grant application is still open for a 5-year federal grant specific to ELs and teacher professional development.
- KC-area’s very own, Laura Lukens hit the top of the list again on January 1, 2016, with GO TO Strategies! Check out the link to TESOL national’s post about getting back to basics with teaching ELs: Scaffold, Model, Pronounce, Assess, and Read!
- KCPS’s talented Allyson Hile is sharing her expertise through Leading Educator’s on January 20. I’m planning to attend. Will I see you there?
Leading Educator’s January Facilitated Learning Group on ELL Strategies!
Where: Leading Educators’ Office, Westport
When: Wednesday, January 20 from 5:30-7:30
Fee: No Cost!
Are you currently serving English Language Learners or coaching others who do? Are you responsible for leading PD on effective ELL strategies? If so, join us for our January Facilitated Learning Group on ELL Strategies! Come learn from one of the most knowledgeable ELL instructors and coaches in the city, Allyson Hile – current Director of ELL for KCPS and LE alumna.
To RSVP, email sgermano@leadingeducators.org
What’s going on in your district or your professional development efforts that’s noteworthy? Post a comment and let us know. Happy 2016!!