Academic Language:
The Can Do Philosophy
Session #44
Wednesday, March 23, 2016
10:00 am -11:30am
Oak A
NCDPI ESL /Title III Consultants
Ivanna Mann Thrower Anderson
Lindsey Fults Marina
Our Vision
To build capacity at the local school
system level and sustain statewide
implementation of research-based
strategies to meet the needs of our
English learners.
English Learners in NC
120000
100000
80000
60000
LEP
40000
2014-2015
2012-13
2010-11
2008-09
2006-07
2004-05
0
2002-03
20000
Presentation Goals
While exploring the North Carolina Can Do
Approach we will:
• identify challenges to meeting the
academic language needs of ELs.
• explore possible Can Do approaches to
overcoming those challenges.
• determine next steps.
Identify Challenges
Take 1
Limited
• Time
• Personnel
• Funds
Take 2
Limited
• Personnel
• Funds
Your Turn: Use the first column on the chart to identify 2 or 3 global
challenges you face when working to meet the needs of ELs within your
environment. Take 2 minutes.
Can Do Approaches:
Personnel and Funding
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Use On-Line and Virtual Tools
Build Capacity
Develop Resources
Build Internal Partnerships
Build External Partnership
Use of On-Line Site
Personnel and Funds
• Keep site current
• House PD Materials
• Provide MPIs for English Language
Arts
• Provide EL Coordinator Resources
• Provide Charter Resources
On-line modules
Personnel and Funds
Current:
WIDA
http://eldnces.ncdpi.wikispaces.net/NC+WIDA+Module
s
LinguaFolio
http://www.learnnc.org/lp/editions/linguafolio/
In Process:
• Develop PLC Guides for
modules.
• Pilot in Spring 2016.
• Release for 2016-17.
Coming Soon:
• Develop new
modules such as
Co-teaching,
Working with
SIFE, etc.
• New platforms
may make this
even easier.
Virtual Opportunities
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Combined – some f2f others virtual
Training: initial and follow up
Coaching
Work sessions – create materials
• Synchronous
• Asynchronous
• Webinars and Archives
• MOOCs
Build capacity
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Regionally Based Professional Development
WIDA Professional Development
EL Support Team
Annual EL Support Conference
Understanding Language
EL Coordinator Meetings
Carolina TESOL involvement
Resource Development
Digital Integration
This workshop focuses on how to utilize
digital tools to increase access to
content learning for ELs.
WIDA Workshops
EL Support Team
Per [Sec. 3115 (c)(2)] of the No Child Left Behind Act of 2001,training
provided through the ELL Support Team must be part of a larger PD
Plan which will be documented via an ELL Implementation Plan that is
submitted to the state for approval.
The NCDPI EL Support Team is a cadre of
teachers, administrators and retirees with a
strong understanding of theory-based
concepts for best-practices in EL student
education offering training and coaching
opportunities across the state.
2nd Annual EL Support Conference
#NCELL15
Understanding Language
2014-2015
• English Language Arts
• Mathematics
2015-2016
• English Language Arts
• More information forthcoming
Develop Resources
Shared Training Materials
• On-line Modules
• SIOP
• Elementary
• PLC Guides for on-line
• Secondary
modules
• Advanced
• On-line Site
• ExC-ELL
• Yet to come
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Elementary
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Secondary
Best practices for ELs
WIDA
Digital Integration
• Early education
• SIFE
• Co-Teaching
Build Internal Partnerships
Personnel and Funds
• Curriculum and
Instruction
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– English Language Arts
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– Math
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– Students with
Disabilities
• Title I
• Accountability
• Dual Language
Immersion
World Languages
Early Learning
K-3 Literacy
Data Management
Group
• Charters
• RtI/MTSS
Build External Partnerships
Personnel and Funds
• National Council of State Title III
Directors
• CCSSO EL SCASS
• TESOL
• Regional Education Service Alliance (in
NC)
• Comprehensive Center (In South East
US)
• Institutes of Higher Education
• Governors Advisory Council on Hispanic/
Latino Affairs
• Other SEAs
Your Turn
Your Turn: Use the second column on the chart to explore
possible Can Do approaches to overcoming those
challenges.
If possible next steps come naturally, go ahead and enter
them in the 3rd column or work on those after the
presentation.
• You may work alone or with a partner or partners for 1
minute
We will share out ideas afterwards
The NC Can Do Philosophy
is built upon our vision to build
capacity at the local school system
level and sustain statewide
implementation of research-based
strategies to meet the needs of our
English learners.
Goals
While exploring the North Carolina Can Do
Approach we will:
• identify challenges to meeting the
academic language needs of ELs.
• explore possible Can Do approaches to
overcoming those challenges.
• determine next steps.
The Vision for ESL from NCDPI: To build capacity at the local school system level and sustain statewide
implementation of research-based strategies to meet the needs of our English learners.
Take 1: Identify Challenges to meeting the academic language needs of ELs in NC: Limited Time, Limited Personnel, Limited Funds
Take 2: Combine Time and Personnel
Identify Challenges
Brainstorm Possible Can Do Approaches
Determine next steps
limited ESL personnel
 3 state level
consultants
 115 LEAs
 Over 100
charters
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5.
limited funds
1.
2.
Use of on-line site as first point of contact
Develop and/or better utilize on-line modules
Build capacity through EL Support Team, WIDA
training of Trainers, and other WIDA trainers, annual
ELL Support Conference,
build internal partnerships (RtI/MTSS, Content
sections, accountability, DLI, World Languages,
charters)
build external partnerships for research, advising etc
(RESA, IHEs)
Use of technology to reduce travel:
a. Virtual Opportunities
b. On-line site development (MPIs for ELA,
Charter page, LEP Coordinator page)
c. Module development (WIDA, LinguaFolio,
Co-Teaching)
d. Resource development (Training materials
shared, PLC Guides for on-line modules)
e. Going Green
f. MOOC participation (Constructive
Conversations, Understanding Language)
Develop Partnerships
a. IHEs assist in preparation for ESL licensure
b. IHE helps prepare pre-service teachers to
work with ELs
c. Regional Comprehensive center secures
assistance from other outside resources
d. Internal: MTSS/DLI etc. share message
1.
2.
Keep up to date with PD materials, info, etc.
Develop PLC Guides for modules. Pilot in January. Release
for 2015-16. Develop new modules such as Co-teaching,
Working with SIFE, etc. New platform (Canvas) may make
this even easier.
3. Continue as part of long term PD plan.
4. Strengthen work with MTSS by developing ESL FAQ,
Support DLI Leadership training, training development for
LF, continue charter presentations.
5. Continue work with IHEs on research on effective
programs, course work collaboration, new grants for
teacher prep, etc. and determine next steps. Participate in
Year 4 with SECC evaluation of Support Team, LF
translations, etc. Research what other states are doing
about x, assist in evaluation of team, etc
1. a. Determine which opportunities can successfully be
virtual. Archive and post for future use.
b. See #1 above.
c. See #2 above
d. Best practices just developed. How to use? PLC guides
in progress. Early education, SIF co-Teaching on annual
development plan.
e. Continue to go green for meetings. Utilize technology.
Determine what needs to be printed and how it will be
used.
f. Continue to use free MOOCs and work in teams across
the state – ie Constructive Conversations, Understanding
Language.
2. See #4 and 5 above
CCSA March 23, 2016
NCDPI ESL/Title III Consultants: Ivanna M T Anderson Ivanna.anderson@dpi.nc.gov and Lindsey Fults Marina lindsey.fults@dpi.nc.gov
The Vision for ESL from NCDPI: To build capacity at the local school system level and sustain statewide
implementation of research-based strategies to meet the needs of our English learners.
Your Turn:
Identify Challenges
Brainstorm Possible Can Do Approaches
Determine next steps
CCSA March 23, 2016
NCDPI ESL/Title III Consultants: Ivanna M T Anderson Ivanna.anderson@dpi.nc.gov and Lindsey Fults Marina lindsey.fults@dpi.nc.gov