October 22, 2026

ML/Title III Data Drop

This message is shared with you from the Office of Testing, Division of Accountability and Research. It has been shared with PSU Testing leaders through TNN messaging.

2026-27 WIDA Pre-ID File, WIDA ACCESS and WIDA Alternate ACCESS Testing

WIDA PreID File   

Schools must identify students who are eligible to take the WIDA Alternate ACCESS test in the NC Student Information System (NCSIS) with a designation of Tier T prior to completion of the PreID transfer file by the North Carolina Department of Public Instruction. 

Detailed directions about how to add the Tier T designation into a student’s record is provided at  Selecting/Editing Tier Placement in a Student Record.  Test coordinators should collaborate with local English learner coordinators to assign these designations and ensure an accurate PreID file.     

WIDA ACCESS and WIDA Alternate ACCESS Testing Materials    

The Office of Testing's ACCOM file provides a list of accommodations that can be filtered to determine the number of students identified as taking one or more domains of the WIDA Alternate ACCESS. Schools that do not correctly identify students who will take the WIDA Alternate ACCESS test in NCSIS by close of business on Friday, November 13, 2026, with a designation of Tier T may not receive WIDA Alternate ACCESS paper test materials. WIDA ACCESS and WIDA Alternate ACCESS test materials will begin arriving in public school units (PSUs) January 4–5, 2027.    

PSU test coordinators must request permission and approval from their regional accountability coordinator to place an additional material order for any ACCESS or Alternate ACCESS materials. The additional material ordering window opens on January 4, 2027.    

ML Leaders:  If you have questions about the WIDA Alternate ACCESS PreID file or WIDA Alternate ACCESS test materials, please contact your accountability office.  

Reminder: EL Headcount Due November 10th

The 2026-27 EL Headcount window closes November 10. While the official count is pulled directly from the Infinite Campus.

Verifying headcounts includes:

1. Reviewing all student records included in the headcount

2. Confirming the accuracy of the classification for each student

3. Identifying and correcting any discrepancies prior to November 1st.

Please review the directions provided in these EL Headcount slides to guide you through the verification process and ensure accuracy before submission. If you have any questions, please email susan.walz@dpi.nc.gov.

Fourth Annual ELD Recognition Award (ERA): Call for PSU Nominations 

The nomination window for the annual English Language Development (ELD) Recognition Award (ERA) is opens this month!

The ERA recognizes exemplary North Carolina ESL/ML teachers whose dedication, instructional excellence, leadership, and advocacy make a meaningful difference in the lives of multilingual learners. This recognition supports the NC Strategic Plan's commitment to Revere Public School Educators and advances Principle 2 of the NCDPI ML/Title III Strategic Framework, Strengthen Core Instruction.

Each district and charter school is invited to select and submit one nominee for the 2026–27 ERA. PSUs have flexibility in establishing their local nomination and selection processes, including how candidates are identified and evaluated. We encourage you to involve colleagues and school leaders in recognizing outstanding ESL/ELD educators within your PSU.

Key Dates:

• October 26, 2026: Nomination period opens

• May 17, 2027: Deadline for PSU nominations to NCDPI

• June 2027: ERA recipient announced at the NCDPI ML/Title III Summer Conference

Resources and Submission:

• PSU-Level Process | Guidance for establishing a local nomination and selection process, including a suggested timeline

• Portfolio Guidelines | Requirements for nominee portfolios

• Scoring Rubric | Criteria for evaluating nominees

• ERA Nomination Form | Submission of your PSU's selected nominee

Help us recognize and celebrate the exceptional educators who support North Carolina's multilingual learners. We look forward to learning about the outstanding ESL/ML teachers across our state!

October 19, 2026

ML/Title III Data Drop

The New LIEP Template is Here!

The ML/Title III team is excited to share an important update to North Carolina’s Language Instruction Educational Program (LIEP) planning process for the 2027–28 school year.

The team has redesigned the annual LIEP template and accompanying guidance to help Public School Units (PSUs) more clearly describe how their programs support multilingual learners in developing English proficiency, accessing grade-level instruction, and achieving academic success.

The updated LIEP places greater emphasis on:

• Clearly defined LIEP models and levels of service, including frequency and duration

• Alignment of ELD and content instruction with the NC Standard Course of Study

• Coordinated services for MLs who also receive EC, AIG, and other academic supports

• Student, family, and community voice

• Professional learning and staff capacity

• Program evaluation, implementation accountability, and continuous improvement

• Clear coordination of Title I, Title III, and other funding sources, including supplement-not-supplant expectations

Why It Matters

The revised LIEP is designed to move beyond documenting what a PSU offers and provide a clearer picture of what is actually implemented, how implementation is monitored, and how the PSU knows its program is effective. The updated process also strengthens connections to the NCDPI ML/Title III Strategic Framework and 16 NCAC 06D .0106.

Tell Your Team

Completing the LIEP should be a collaborative process. ML/Title III coordinators are encouraged to begin identifying the staff who should contribute to the plan, including representatives from curriculum and instruction, federal programs, EC, AIG, school leadership, student services, and other relevant areas.

Action Steps 

View the updated LIEP template and supporting resources to start planning. Please begin planning now for the collaboration, data collection, and local review needed to complete your PSU’s 2027–28 LIEP.

PSUs may begin submitting completed LIEPs in May, with final LIEPs due during the first week of June 2027.

Mark your calendars!

To support PSUs in understanding and completing the redesigned LIEP, NCDPI will offer regional professional learning sessions in January 2027 to support this transition on the following dates: 

• January 13: Northeast: 

• January 14: Southeast and Sandhills

• January 19: Piedmont-Triad

• January 20: West

• January 21: Northwest

• January 26: North Central- Chatham County

• January 27: Southwest 

These sessions will provide an overview of the changes, dive deep into the new template and completion guidance, explore areas needing clarification, and prepare PSU teams for the submission process.

Stay tuned! Additional details, and registration information will be shared soon.

Thank you for your continued commitment to ensuring multilingual learners across North Carolina have meaningful access to rigorous instruction and the language development support they need to thrive.

Reminder: EL Headcount Due November 10th

The 2026-27 EL Headcount window closes November 10. While the official count is pulled directly from the Infinite Campus.

Verifying headcounts includes:

1. Reviewing all student records included in the headcount

2. Confirming the accuracy of the classification for each student

3. Identifying and correcting any discrepancies prior to November 1st.

Please review the directions provided in these EL Headcount slides to guide you through the verification process and ensure accuracy before submission. If you have any questions, please email susan.walz@dpi.nc.gov

ACCESS Testing Pre-ID File Due November 13th Including Tier T Designations

NCDPI has begun preparing the PreID file for ACCESS 2027.

As a reminder, schools must identify eligible WIDA Alternate ACCESS students in Infinite Campus with a designation of Tier T prior to the NCDPI completing the PreID file transfer.    

Detailed directions on adding the Tier T designation into a student’s record is provided here. Please collaborate with your EC teams and testing coordinators to assign these designations and ensure an accurate PreID file.

Fourth Annual ELD Recognition Award (ERA): Call for PSU Nominations 

The nomination window for the annual English Language Development (ELD) Recognition Award (ERA) is opens this month!

The ERA recognizes exemplary North Carolina ESL/ML teachers whose dedication, instructional excellence, leadership, and advocacy make a meaningful difference in the lives of multilingual learners. This recognition supports the NC Strategic Plan's commitment to Revere Public School Educators and advances Principle 2 of the NCDPI ML/Title III Strategic Framework, Strengthen Core Instruction.

Each district and charter school is invited to select and submit one nominee for the 2026–27 ERA. PSUs have flexibility in establishing their local nomination and selection processes, including how candidates are identified and evaluated. We encourage you to involve colleagues and school leaders in recognizing outstanding ESL/ELD educators within your PSU.

Key Dates:

• October 26, 2026: Nomination period opens

• May 17, 2027: Deadline for PSU nominations to NCDPI

• June 2027: ERA recipient announced at the NCDPI ML/Title III Summer Conference

Resources and Submission:

• PSU-Level Process | Guidance for establishing a local nomination and selection process, including a suggested timeline

• Portfolio Guidelines | Requirements for nominee portfolios

• Scoring Rubric | Criteria for evaluating nominees

• ERA Nomination Form | Submission of your PSU's selected nominee

Help us recognize and celebrate the exceptional educators who support North Carolina's multilingual learners. We look forward to learning about the outstanding ESL/ML teachers across our state.

October 16, 2026

ML/Title III Data Drop

The New LIEP Template is Here!

The ML/Title III team is excited to share an important update to North Carolina’s Language Instruction Educational Program (LIEP) planning process for the 2027–28 school year.

The team has redesigned the annual LIEP template and accompanying guidance to help Public School Units (PSUs) more clearly describe how their programs support multilingual learners in developing English proficiency, accessing grade-level instruction, and achieving academic success.

The updated LIEP places greater emphasis on:

• Clearly defined LIEP models and levels of service, including frequency and duration

• Alignment of ELD and content instruction with the NC Standard Course of Study

• Coordinated services for MLs who also receive EC, AIG, and other academic supports

• Student, family, and community voice

• Professional learning and staff capacity

• Program evaluation, implementation accountability, and continuous improvement

• Clear coordination of Title I, Title III, and other funding sources, including supplement-not-supplant expectations

Why It Matters

The revised LIEP is designed to move beyond documenting what a PSU offers and provide a clearer picture of what is actually implemented, how implementation is monitored, and how the PSU knows its program is effective. The updated process also strengthens connections to the NCDPI ML/Title III Strategic Framework and 16 NCAC 06D .0106.

Tell Your Team

Completing the LIEP should be a collaborative process. ML/Title III coordinators are encouraged to begin identifying the staff who should contribute to the plan, including representatives from curriculum and instruction, federal programs, EC, AIG, school leadership, student services, and other relevant areas.

Action Steps 

View the updated LIEP template and supporting resources to start planning. Please begin planning now for the collaboration, data collection, and local review needed to complete your PSU’s 2027–28 LIEP.

PSUs may begin submitting completed LIEPs in May, with final LIEPs due during the first week of June 2027.

Mark your calendars!

To support PSUs in understanding and completing the redesigned LIEP, NCDPI will offer regional professional learning sessions in January 2027 to support this transition on the following dates: 

• January 13: Northeast: 

• January 14: Southeast and Sandhills

• January 19: Piedmont-Triad

• January 20: West

• January 21: Northwest

• January 26: North Central- Chatham County

• January 27: Southwest 

These sessions will provide an overview of the changes, dive deep into the new template and completion guidance, explore areas needing clarification, and prepare PSU teams for the submission process.

Stay tuned! Additional details, and registration information will be shared soon.

Thank you for your continued commitment to ensuring multilingual learners across North Carolina have meaningful access to rigorous instruction and the language development support they need to thrive.

Reminder: EL Headcount Due November 10th

The 2026-27 EL Headcount window closes November 10. While the official count is pulled directly from the Infinite Campus.

Verifying headcounts includes:

1. Reviewing all student records included in the headcount

2. Confirming the accuracy of the classification for each student

3. Identifying and correcting any discrepancies prior to November 1st.

Please review the directions provided in these EL Headcount slides to guide you through the verification process and ensure accuracy before submission. If you have any questions, please email susan.walz@dpi.nc.gov

ACCESS Testing Pre-ID File Due November 13th Including Tier T Designations

NCDPI has begun preparing the PreID file for ACCESS 2027.

As a reminder, schools must identify eligible WIDA Alternate ACCESS students in the NC Student Information System (NCSIS) with a designation of Tier T prior to the NCDPI completing the PreID file transfer.    

Detailed directions on adding the Tier T designation into a student’s record is provided here. Please collaborate with your EC teams and testing coordinators to assign these designations and ensure an accurate PreID file.    

Data Drop Updates

North Carolina Public Schools sent this bulletin at 10/08/2026 04:04 PM EDT

October 8, 2026

ML/Title III Data Drop

Join us Friday morning!  

Join us for Coffee and Conversation—a chance to ask questions, share ideas, and connect!

During these informal coffee chats, leaders can share:

• Promising practices that support multilingual learners

• Honest reflections and lessons learned

• Strategies for strengthening collaboration

• Practical takeaways for schools and districts

• Ask questions and connect with the ML/Title III team and your colleagues!

 Fall Coffee Chat  Friday, October 9, from 9:00–10:00 a.m.

Reminder: Immigrant Headcount is Due Friday, October 9!

The Immigrant Headcount window is open! Please review the Immigrant Headcount guidance slides and submit your counts by October 9 using the Google Form embedded in the slides.

The ML/Title III EL Headcount Guidance Slides provide information to help PSUs complete accurate and timely EL Headcount reporting. The EL Headcount window closes on November 10th.

Reminder: The ML/Title III team hosts Office Hours every Wednesday from 3 - 4 pm. The link is the same each week.

Did You Notice the Goal Reports?

ACCESS testing goal reports are now available in Infinite Campus. You can find a student’s goal in their assessment record or in the (NC) EL Goal Report, which is included in the (NC) EL ACCESS Test Data Validation Report.

An “F” in the report indicates that this is the student’s first year taking ACCESS in North Carolina.

Update to Q2 Leaders Meeting

Please note that the Q2 ML Leaders Meeting has been moved to February 10. Because the ML/Title III team will provide LIEP training in January, meeting in February will give us an opportunity to review the training and answer any remaining questions.

If you previously registered, your registration will be updated automatically. If you have not yet registered, please join us!

Harnett County Says “Yes!” to WIDA eLearning for All Content Teachers

Exciting things are happening in Harnett County! In a powerful step toward strengthening support for multilingual learners (MLs), Harnett County Schools has invited all content-area teachers to participate in WIDA eLearning sessions.

This is more than professional learning—it’s a district wide commitment to ensuring multilingual learners have access to meaningful, grade-level learning in every classroom, every day.

ML students spend the majority of their school day learning alongside their peers in content-area classrooms. By opening WIDA eLearning opportunities to all content teachers, Harnett County is recognizing an important truth: supporting multilingual learners is a shared responsibility.

Through WIDA eLearning, teachers can deepen their understanding of language development and explore practical strategies for integrating language and content. These learning opportunities can help educators better recognize the language demands of their lessons, create opportunities for students to use academic language, and make grade-level content more accessible without lowering expectations.

“Every multilingual learner is a valued and capable member of our HCS community,” said Yully Roldan, ESL/Title III Lead Teacher. “Giving content teachers the strategies and tools to support multilingual learners is essential to creating classrooms where MLs not only learn English but also reach their true potential both academically and socially. We are excited to offer this WIDA eLearning opportunity to all our teachers!"

When educators have a shared language and shared tools, collaboration becomes stronger—and so does the experience of multilingual learners. We celebrate Harnett County Schools for investing in the capacity of its educators and for recognizing that every teacher is a language teacher.

If you are interested in adding your content teachers to the WIDA eLearning sessions, talk to your district leadership! Teachers will need WIDA accounts, and the ML/Title III team can help create these accounts!

Planificación de la enseñanza en el contexto bilingüe I Instructional Planning for the Bilingual Classroom

Join us for this exciting opportunity! Through practical and interactive activities, participants will explore how to:

• Recognize and build upon bilingual students’ linguistic and cultural assets

• Create meaningful contexts for language use

• Intentionally plan for Spanish language development

• Integrate content, skills, and language development

• Identify key considerations for supporting emergent bilinguals

Webinars: November 2, November 16, and November 30, from 3:30 to 5:00 pm.

Audience: K–12 educators, administrators, and support staff in Spanish/English bilingual programs

Note: The workshop will be offered primarily in Spanish, with resources available in both Spanish and English.

Participation is limited to 60 participants. Complete the interest form by October 20.

ML/Title III Webinar Series - Session 2

How Language Functions within the Content Area Classroom

Discover how language drives learning across content areas. In this interactive session, educators will examine how students use language to engage in academic tasks, demonstrate understanding, and participate meaningfully in instruction. Participants will explore the NC ELD Standard Course of Study Key Language Uses—Narrate, Inform, Explain, and Argue—and apply WIDA language features at the discourse, sentence, and word/phrase levels to identify and support the language demands of classroom instruction.

December 2 from 3:30 - 5:00 pm

ML/Title III Opportunities & Updates October 5

North Carolina Public Schools sent this bulletin at 10/05/2026 04:00 PM EDT

October 5, 2026

ML/Title III Opportunities & Updates

Time is running out to sign up for Actionable Approaches for Centering Newcomers

Designed for K–12 educators, this interactive workshop offers practical strategies for supporting newcomer multilingual learners. Through guided activities and collaborative dialogue, participants will explore ways to work with colleagues, provide meaningful access to grade-level content, and respond to the unique experiences and strengths of newcomers and their families.

Virtual Workshop Dates: October 21 and October 28

Time: 4:00–5:30 p.m.

Complete this interest form by October 14th!

Planificación de la enseñanza en el contexto bilingüe I Instructional Planning for the Bilingual Classroom

Join us for this exciting opportunity! Through practical and interactive activities, participants will explore how to:

• Recognize and build upon bilingual students’ linguistic and cultural assets

• Create meaningful contexts for language use

• Intentionally plan for Spanish language developmentI

• ntegrate content, skills, and language development

• Identify key considerations for supporting emergent bilinguals

Webinars: November 2, November 16, and November 30, from 3:30 to 5:00 pm.

Audience: K–12 educators, administrators, and support staff in Spanish/English bilingual programs

Note: The workshop will be offered primarily in Spanish, with resources available in both Spanish and English.

Participation is limited to 60 participants. Complete the interest form by October 20.

ML/Title III Webinar Series - Session 2

How Language Functions within the Content Area Classroom

Discover how language drives learning across content areas. In this interactive session, educators will examine how students use language to engage in academic tasks, demonstrate understanding, and participate meaningfully in instruction. Participants will explore the NC ELD Standard Course of Study Key Language Uses—Narrate, Inform, Explain, and Argue—and apply WIDA language features at the discourse, sentence, and word/phrase levels to identify and support the language demands of classroom instruction.

December 2 from 3:30 - 5:00 pm

Did You Miss Our First Session on Second Language Acquisition?

The session recording and presentation slides are now available in the ML/Title III Team’s companion resource for the 2026–27 ML/Title III Webinar Series.

Additional ML Professional Learning

New gamified course explores how assessments and standards work together

“An Enchanted Assessment Quest,” a brand-new gamified WIDA course, explores how English language proficiency policies, assessments and standards work together. The course, which is inspired by classic 1980s video games, is designed for all K-12 educators who work with multilingual learners.

The course is free and elective and takes about 30 minutes to complete. There’s also a text-based alternative for those who want a more traditional learning experience.

Find the enchanted assessment quest course in the Resources section of the WIDA website.

Introducing new tools that simplify language instruction

Simplify the language you use with students using two new tools grounded in the Key Language Uses (KLUs) of the WIDA English Language Development (ELD) Standards Framework. Exploring Key Language Uses Across Content Areas helps you better understand the different text types within each KLU and quickly identify relevant examples. Aligned with this tool, Discovering Text Purposes Through the WIDA Key Language Uses helps students identify the purpose of a text and understand how authors use language to communicate different uses and meanings.

Additional Opportunities

North Carolina Conference on Exceptional Children: Registration Now Open

The NCDPI Office of Exceptional Children (OEC) will hold the 75th North Carolina Conference on Exceptional Children, Brilliant Past. Bold Future: 75 Years of Exceptional Children, the week of November 3-6, 2026, at the Koury Convention Center, 3121 West Gate Blvd, Greensboro, NC. Educators who serve students who are dually identified as multilingual learners (MLs) and students with disabilities may find the week especially relevant.

The week is organized as follows:

• November 3: Special Meetings

• November 4: EC Institutes

• November 5: EC Conference opens, School-Based Enterprise Showcase, and Educator of Excellence Showcase

• November 6: EC Conference continues

Registration for participants and presenters is open and closes on October 12, 2026, or earlier if capacity is reached. The conference can accommodate approximately 2,300 participants. Public school units may register and pay for multiple participants at one time. Registering within the window helps the OEC plan for accessibility and for adequate seating across sessions. Hotel registration is also open. The draft conference schedule and the institute names and descriptions are available to help with planning.

Vendor and exhibitor registration is open and closes on October 12, 2026. Exhibitor space is limited to 64 booths, with general merchandise booths (non-educational products) limited to 5. Prospective exhibitors will receive an email confirming acceptance.

Educator of Excellence nominations are due by Friday, September 25, 2026. On the evening of November 5, the OEC will honor educators of exceptional children and present the 2026 Educator of Excellence Award to each nominee. The memo contains nomination instructions and links.

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September 22, 2026

ML/Title III Data Drop

Reminders

ML/Title III Experienced Program Quality BOY 2026-27 Session Thursday!

Join the ML/Title III to explore program quality for multilingual learners, including how the ML/Title III Strategic Framework can support coherent systems, strong standards-based instruction, and collaborative practices. We will also examine instructional models and Tier 1 access, the ELD Standards and available resources, family partnerships, and opportunities that expand access and success for multilingual learners. Throughout the session, we will connect these areas to practical strategies, resources, and next steps that you can take back to your PSU.

Thursday, September 24 from 11:30 - 2:00 p.m 

MMT Teams Should Be Up and Running!

School-based Multiple Measures Tool (MMT) teams should now be established and actively supporting eligible multilingual learners. The MMT provides an additional pathway for eligible students to demonstrate readiness to exit the English Language Development program through structured classroom observations.

Each school’s cross-functional MMT team should include trained staff members who understand their roles and responsibilities. Team members should be prepared to:

• Coordinate and schedule required classroom observations

• Complete observations according to established guidance

• Collaborate to review the collected evidence

• Ensure all required information is documented accurately and submitted on time

If your school’s team is not yet fully operational, now is the time to confirm team membership, verify that each member has completed the appropriate training, and establish a plan for completing observations.

Additional Training Opportunities are posted each week. Please reach out to Susan.Walz@dpi.nc.gov with questions.

Have Questions About EL Headcount? We’re Here to Help!

The ML/Title III EL Headcount Guidance Slides provide information to help PSUs complete accurate and timely EL Headcount reporting.

The slides include:

• EL headcount requirements and key considerations

• Important data review and verification steps

• Resources to support the headcount process

Review the guidance slides for step-by-step information and support as you complete and verify your EL headcount.

The EL Headcount Report is now available in Infinite Campus. To access the report:

1. Select Reporting from the Infinite Campus menu

2. Locate Data Validation Menu Options and select Data Validation Report

3. From the drop-down menu, select (NC) EL Headcount (pictured)

4. Select Generate Report. No additional fields need to be completed

If you receive an error message, select the report again and choose Submit to Batch Queue.

Upcoming Professional Development Opportunities

Please share with all teachers!

ML/Title III Webinar Series - Session 2

How Language Functions within the Content Area Classroom

Discover how language drives learning across content areas. In this interactive session, educators will examine how students use language to engage in academic tasks, demonstrate understanding, and participate meaningfully in instruction. Participants will explore the NC ELD Standard Course of Study Key Language Uses—Narrate, Inform, Explain, and Argue—and apply WIDA language features at the discourse, sentence, and word/phrase levels to identify and support the language demands of classroom instruction.

December 2 from 3:30 - 5:00 pm

Did You Miss Our First Session on Second Language Acquisition?

The session recording and presentation slides are now available in the ML/Title III Team’s companion resource for the 2026–27 ML/Title III Webinar Series.

Organized by webinar topic, this resource includes concise summaries, key concepts, practical instructional considerations, important definitions, and links to related tools and materials.

ML Teacher Network

Strengthen Your Co-teaching, Expand Your Impact

Applications are open for the 2026–27 Multilingual Learner Teacher Network (MLTN)!

The NCDPI ML/Title III Team invites current content teachers who are co-teaching with ML teachers to apply for this statewide community of practice. Individual educators are also welcome and may be matched with another participant.

Approximately 10 selected pairs will:

• Strengthen co-teaching practices using evidence-based guidance.

• Collaborate with educators from across North Carolina.

• Develop classroom-ready resources to share statewide.

• Grow as teacher leaders supporting multilingual learners.

Commitment: November 2026–June 2027, including three MLTN meetings, the Summer Conference, and approximately one hour per week for collaboration, reading, and resource development.

Selected participants will receive sponsorship for approved costs associated with required in-person convenings.

First meeting: One day during the week of November 16–20, 2026

Apply by Thursday, October 15, 2026

Questions? ESLTitleIII@dpi.nc.gov

ML/Title III Webinar Series Begins September 2nd!

The ML/Title III team is offering a PD Series Unpacking Language Demands in Content Standards to deepen understanding of language development and its role in content-area instruction for multilingual learners (MLs). Participants will explore connections between language and academic standards, analyze language demands in classroom tasks, and develop collaborative planning and instructional strategies. This series supports Principle #2: Strengthen Core Instruction, Priority 1 Key Action for the Classroom in the ML/Title III Strategic Framework. 

The first webinar in the series will take place on September 2 from 3:30 to 5:00 pm, Understanding Second Language Acquisition. Build your foundational knowledge of second language acquisition and examine how multilingual learners develop language across listening, speaking, reading, and writing domains. The session will explore factors that influence language development and implications for classroom instruction. Participants will engage in learning that advances Principle 2: Strengthen Core Instruction Priority 1 - Key Action for the Classroom identified in the ML/Title III Framework.

Register for upcoming webinars:

• How Language Functions within the Content Area Classroom, December 2, 3:30 - 5:00 pm

• Unpacking Language in Content Area Standards, February 10, 3:30 - 5:00 pm

• Co-planning and Co-teaching Aligned Instruction for ML Success, April 14, 3:30 - 5:00 pm