Thinking Thematically: Ready for the New Standards

New York City Public Schools Division of Teaching and Learning (Division of Multilingual Learners and Office of Equity and Access) and NYSED are proud to announce a conference for NYCDOE world language teachers and administrators at Simon Baruch JHS104 (330 E 21st St, New York, NY 10010). Find out more about the in-person conference on the World Languages Conference Registration Flyer.

Building Cultural & Linguistic Equity for MLs/ELLs in Mathematics Virtual Symposium

Multilingual/English Language Learners bring cultural assets, diverse abilities and linguistic identities. All of which should be leveraged when supporting content and language development. The Division of Multilingual Learners invites NYC educators supporting math instruction for MLs/ELLs to a virtual symposium to learn from researchers on how we can build cultural and linguistic equity in a multilingual mathematics classroom. This symposium is designed to inspire, reenergize, and enhance NYC teachers’ practice as they begin to think about the new school year. Find out more information on this symposium on the flyer.

Building Cultural and Linguistic Equity for MLs in the Mathematics Classroom with enVisionmath

This virtual series will examine why taking a culturally and linguistically responsive approach is important when facilitating instruction for MLs/ELLs. Participants will unpack some of the recommended guidelines from the NYSED CR-SE Framework and explore ways to incorporate its principles into your daily practice in the teaching of mathematics. 

Scaffolding Middle School HMH Into Literature for MLs and ELLs 

This virtual series will look at scaffolding instruction for MLs and ELLs from three different perspectives: 

• First, by defining what scaffolding is and how it can both support and challenge middle school MLs and ELLs,

• second, by examining how scaffolding can help students approach the NYS Next Generation ELA Learning Standards, 

• and third, by modeling examples of scaffolding using a unit from the Grade 7 HMH Into Literature curriculum

Scaffolding HMH Into Reading K-5 for MLs/ELLs 

Scaffolding a core ELA curriculum for multilingual and English language learners requires knowing the curriculum well, then enhancing and adapting it to ensure all students are able to engage successfully with grade-level content while interacting with their peers. Such scaffolds may include enhancing anchor texts, leveraging students’ home language as a resource, strategic and flexible grouping, and consistent collaborative instructional routines. In this in-person series, we will get hands-on with a unit in HMH Into Reading to help you prepare for your launch in the next school year. 

World Languages Standards: Reflecting on your Practices and Materials to Engage 21st Century Learners 

It's an exciting time for World Languages in New York with fall 2023 beginning the implementation of the revised NYS Learning Standards for World Languages, starting with 7th grade.  Over this in-person series, participants will learn about the revised standards and the instructional practices to support their students in meeting the standards. Participants will also engage with resources available to help them design more relevant and engaging 21st Century World Language units and lessons.  

New Bilingual Teachers: Language Based Instruction that Promotes Biliteracy for ML/ELLs 

This two-day in-person professional learning series will provide new bilingual teachers (0-3 years) and pedagogues who service new bilingual teachers with the knowledge, tools, and resources to design and deliver coherent language-based instruction that accelerates content, language, and literacy development, for MLs/ELLs in bilingual settings.

Scaffolding Imagine Learning EL Education 2.0 K-8 for MLs/ELLs 

Scaffolding a core ELA curriculum for multilingual and English language learners requires knowing the curriculum well, then enhancing and adapting it to ensure all students are able to engage successfully with grade-level content while interacting with their peers. Such scaffolds may include enhancing anchor texts, leveraging students’ 

home language as a resource, strategic and flexible grouping, and consistent collaborative instructional routines. In this in-person series, we will get hands-on with a unit in Imagine Learning EL Education 2.0 to help you prepare for your launch in the next school year.

World Languages Standards: Reflecting on your Practices and Materials to Engage 21st Century Learners 

It's an exciting time for World Languages in New York with fall 2023 beginning the implementation of the revised NYS Learning Standards for World Languages, starting with 7th grade.  Over this virtual series, participants will learn about the revised standards and the instructional practices to support their students in meeting the standards. Participants will also engage with resources available to help them design more relevant and engaging 21st Century World Language units and lessons.  

Ready for the New World Languages Standards: Supporting your Teachers 

It's an exciting time for World Languages in New York with fall 2023 beginning the implementation of the revised NYS Learning Standards for World Languages, starting with 7th grade. Over this virtual series for school leaders, participants will learn about the revised standards and the  instructional practices educators can use to support their students in meeting the standards. School leaders will also engage with resources to support instructional conversations with World Languages teachers.  

PBL with ELLs in mind Collaborative: Launching Event! 

To start off strong, this hybrid kick-off event will help us set purpose for the PBL with ELLs in Mind Collaborative, frame goals and introduce a year-long scope and sequence for this K-12 project.  

Scaffolded Models for Integrating Language Literacy with the Passport to Social Studies and Civics for All: A Leadership Institute 

In partnership with the Social Studies Department, high school assistant principals and their social studies/ENL teams will learn about, explore and apply scaffolded models for integrating the Passport for Social Studies curriculum with a Language-Based Approach to Content Instruction (LACI) through a teaching and learning cycle. This series is in-person.

Planning for Home Language with Wit & Wisdom (Bilingual Programs) 

This in-person, interactive professional learning opportunity will support  K-5 bilingual teachers (and teacher teams) to  plan for home language instruction that compliments the English curriculum and also supports, leverages and accelerates MLs/ELLs biliteracy development using  Wit & Wisdom. 

Ready for the New World Languages Standards: Supporting your Teachers 

It's an exciting time for World Languages in New York with fall 2023 beginning the implementation of the revised NYS Learning Standards for World Languages, starting with 7th grade. Over this virtual series for school leaders, participants will learn about the revised standards and the  instructional practices educators can use to support their students in meeting the standards. School leaders will also engage with resources to support instructional conversations with World Languages teachers.  

Scaffolding Wit and Wisdom K-8 for MLs/ELLs 

Scaffolding a core ELA curriculum for multilingual and English language learners requires knowing the curriculum well, then enhancing and adapting it to ensure all students are able to engage successfully with grade-level content while interacting with their peers. Such scaffolds may include enhancing anchor texts, leveraging students’ home language as a resource, strategic and flexible grouping, and consistent collaborative instructional routines. In this in-person session, we will get hands-on with a unit in  Wit & Wisdom to help you prepare for your launch in the next school year. 

Planning for Home Language using EL Education 2.0 (Bilingual Programs) 

This in-person, interactive professional learning opportunity will support  K-5 bilingual teachers (and teacher teams) to  plan for home language instruction that compliments the English curriculum and also supports, leverages and accelerates MLs/ELLs biliteracy development using  EL Education 2.0. 

Scaffolding HMH Into Literature for MLs/ELLs in High School 

This in-person series is for ELA teachers, ENL teachers and ELA/ENL co-teaching pairs. Teachers will explore examples of high-leverage scaffolds designed to provide additional support for MLs/ELLs to access grade-level content. Teachers will:

• Engage in a scaffolding approach to plan for MLs/ELLs

• Practice with resources that support teacher’s planning for MLs/ELLs  

• Explore models of well-positioned scaffolds

This series will use HMH Grade 9, to norm participants.

World Languages Standards: Reflecting on your Practices and Materials to Engage 21st Century Learners 

It's an exciting time for World Languages in New York with fall 2023 beginning the implementation of the revised NYS Learning Standards for World Languages, starting with 7th grade.  Over this in-person series, participants will learn about the revised standards and the instructional practices to support their students in meeting the standards. Participants will also engage with resources available to help them design more relevant and engaging 21st Century World Language units and lessons.  

New York State Seal of Biliteracy (NYSSB) Information Session 

Our NYC schools are full of diversity, with over 40% of students speaking another language at home. Learn about the multiple pathways for your students to earn the New York State Seal of Biliteracy (NYSSB) as a diploma endorsement to recognize their proficiency in listening, speaking, reading, and writing in English and a World Language.

Instructional Routines for Supporting MLs/ELLs with Math and Language Development, Grades 6-12

This four-day virtual series is designed for participants to engage with math instructional routines, “Which One Doesn’t Belong”, “It Says, I Say, and So”, and “Stronger & Clearer Each Time” that build autonomy for MLs/ELLs and engages them in the core instruction. 

Designing and Implementing High Quality Bilingual Education Programs Symposium, School Teams

This in-person professional opportunity will support bilingual school teams in setting strong foundational structures that promote high academic outcomes for all multilingual students. During these sessions participants will build a shared understanding of the fundamental structures, building blocks of successful bilingual programs and practices that promote bilingualism and biliteracy, and build social cultural competencies. 

World Language Wednesdays Fall Cohort: Ready for the New Standards 

Fall 2023 begins the implementation of the revised NYS Learning Standards for World Languages, starting with 7th grade. Over this three-session series designed for middle school educators, participants will learn about the revised standards, instructional practices, and resources available to better engage and excite their learners starting in their Level 1 courses. 

New York State Seal of Biliteracy (NYSSB) Information Session 

Our NYC schools are full of diversity, with over 40% of students speaking another language at home. Learn about the multiple pathways for your students to earn the New York State Seal of Biliteracy (NYSSB) as a diploma endorsement to recognize their proficiency in listening, speaking, reading, and writing in English and a World Language.

New York State Seal of Biliteracy (NYSSB) Information Session 

Our NYC schools are full of diversity, with over 40% of students speaking another language at home. Learn about the multiple pathways for your students to earn the New York State Seal of Biliteracy (NYSSB) as a diploma endorsement to recognize their proficiency in listening, speaking, reading, and writing in English and a World Language.

Scaffolding ELA Curriculum for MLs/ELLs using HMH into Literature (High School) 

This virtual series is for ELA teachers, ENL teachers and ELA/ENL co-teaching pairs. Teachers will explore samples of high-leverage scaffolds designed to provide additional support for MLs/ELLs to access the grade-level content. Teachers will be able to apply what they have learned to their own context to meet the needs of multilingual learners in an ELA classroom. Teachers will walk away with solid examples of well-positioned scaffolds and an opportunity to strengthen their own unit through application. This series will use HMH Grade 9, Unit 1 to norm participants. Access to HMH into Lit is recommended but not required. 

Their Voice, Their Power: Using Migration Stories to Advocate for Adolescent Newcomers, Grades 9/10

This collaboration with Re-imagining Migration is designed for teachers of Newcomers in Grades 9 and 10 and will pilot the instructional unit, "The Words We Use."  Teachers will also receive training on how to amplify the voices of Newcomers in their schools and communities.

Language Based Instruction that Promotes Biliteracy Instruction for MLs/ELLs, New Bilingual Teachers 

This in in person five-day series will provide new bilingual teachers (0-3 years) and pedagogues who service new bilingual teachers with the knowledge, tools, and resources to design and deliver coherent language-based instruction that that accelerates content, language, and literacy development, for MLs/ELLs in bilingual settings. 

Scaffolding History and Civics for Multilingual Learners, Grades 6-12

This series will look at scaffolding instruction for MLs and ELLs by defining what scaffolding is from a language literacy perspective and its role in strengthening instruction for MLs/ELLs. Teachers of ELLs in grades 6-12 who use the Passport to Social Studies and the Civics for All curricula are invited to register to attend.

Scaffolding ELA for MLs and ELLs with HMH's Into Literature, Middle School

This series will define what scaffolding is and how it can support MLs and ELLs, examine how scaffolding can help students approach the NYS Next Generation ELA Learning Standards, and model examples of scaffolding using a unit from the Grade 7 HMH Into Literature curriculum.

Access to the HMH Into Literature curriculum is recommended for participation but not required.

Developing Critical Language Awareness in Bilingual Writers , Grades K-5

This 4-day hybrid professional learning series, in collaboration with Dr. Vanessa Santiago Schwarz, will focus on genre-based pedagogy, a language-centered framework for writing instruction that supports the development of critical language awareness and biliteracy in MLs/ELLs. Through participants' engagement in an in-depth look at persuasive writing genre and its language.  Session 1 is in person.

Project-Based Learning in Secondary Education for Multilingual Learners, Grades 6-12 

In this three-day in-person professional learning series, participants will explore the a Project-Based Learning Planning tool designed around a three-phase instructional model - Designing, Implementing, Assessing. Content-specific virtual workshop sessions facilitated by PBL content experts.  During the course of sessions, educators will have  opportunities to explore and apply PBL resources and engage in connected coaching sessions and intervistations. 

Scaffolding and Amplifying in World Languages to Engage all Learners: Anchored in Descubre 

Do you have mixed-level classes? Do you want to learn how to scaffold and amplify your current curriculum to engage all your learners? This three-session series will provide participants with the knowledge and skills to develop scaffolds and tiered tasks to meet the needs of all learners in their World Language classrooms (emerging learners, heritage speakers, etc).  Discussions and examples will be grounded in a unit from the Descubre textbook (Level 1 Spanish), but can be applied in any World Language classroom.  

Scaffolding Science for MLs and ELLs Using New Visions Core Curriculum, Grades 9-12

In this virtual series, science and ENL educators will explore an approach to scaffolding science units, engage with evidence-based scaffolds, reflect on their own usage of scaffolds and identify potential areas for growth. Knowledge of the curriculum is not required.

New York State Seal of Biliteracy (NYSSB) Information Session 

Our NYC schools are full of diversity, with over 40% of students speaking another language at home. Learn about the multiple pathways for your students to earn the New York State Seal of Biliteracy (NYSSB) as a diploma endorsement to recognize their proficiency in listening, speaking, reading, and writing in English and a World Language.

Multilingual Literacy Inquiry Framework for Middle School, Grades 5-8

In this 5-day virtual series, in collaboration with Dr. Patrick Proctor, educators of MLs/ELLs will apply their learning around four broad principles of multilingual literacy instruction to content-area instruction as a matter of linguistic justice in bilingual education contexts.  

Scaffolding Instruction for MLs/ELLs with enVision Mathematics Core Curriculum, Grades 6-12

This 3 day in-person series is designed to support participants in planning for and implementing evidence-based scaffolds for MLs/ELLs in mathematics, grades 6-12. This will be modeled using the enVision math core curriculum, however participants using other curriculum are welcome. 

Teaching Core Curriculum to MLs/ELLs: An Equity-Based Approach

This full-day, in-person session will present scaffolded core curriculum units for multilingual learners, across grade bands and content. Bilingual teachers will explore amplified Spanish/Home Language Arts lessons. Content teachers and ENL teachers will explore a scaffolding template and how the template supports teachers in making instructional decisions for MLs in core content classes, using core curriculum.

New York State Seal of Biliteracy (NYSSB) Information Session 

Our NYC schools are full of diversity, with over 40% of students speaking another language at home. Learn about the multiple pathways for your students to earn the New York State Seal of Biliteracy (NYSSB) as a diploma endorsement to recognize their proficiency in listening, speaking, reading, and writing in English and a World Language.

Strengthen Core Instruction for ELLs by Connecting Oral Language to Written Language, Grades K-5

In this 90 minute virtual session, ELA and ENL educators will engage with different methods for increasing access and reducing barriers to grade-level language and texts for linguistically diverse classrooms.

ENL Teacher Experts (Working Group):  Developing our Collective Understandings and Sharing Meaningful Resources for Teachers of ELLs, Grades 6-12

Have you ever been asked to present best practices, lead grade or content meetings, or deliver in-house professional learning around ENL pedagogy? This series aims to better prepare ENL teachers, and co-teaching pairs, for being the experts in their school. This working group will come together to create concrete resources that fully align to an individual’s school vision and professional learning arc. During these 3 in-person, full-day sessions, we will collectively develop our ENL expertise with the expectation to turnkey these resources in your school community to build a more comprehensive understanding of how to better support the needs of your ELLs.

En Comunidad Virtual Book Study, Grades K-12

In this book study, participants will learn the what and how of a critical bilingual literacy model in teaching and learning of social studies with bilingual and multilingual students in grades K-12. Across four sessions, they will also apply the new knowledge gained to design a mini-unit  with the assistance of planning & modeling tools, suggested templates as well as a book study resource. 

Demystifying Literacy in your World Language Classroom 

This series of multi-faceted learning experiences with expert Greta Lundgaard will unpack integration of the reading process in the world language classroom with practical applications from novice through intermediate levels.  Participants will walk away with a deeper understanding of what literacy in World Language classes looks like, how reading lessons result in an interconnection among the modes of communication, and how to differentiate literacy-based instruction based on learner readiness and prior knowledge. 

Structures and Practices for High-Quality Bilingual Education Symposium

DML in collaboration with Dr. Sonia Soltero will provide two full-day in-person symposium to support bilingual school teams in setting robust structures and practices that promote high academic outcomes for all multilingual students in bilingual education programs. The sessions will focus on: 

• rethinking  current structures and practices (e.g.instructional, assessment, and curricular practices),

• increasing family and community engagement, and 

• engaging in short and long-term planning

SIFEshare Virtual Meet-up! (Winter 2023), Grades 3-12 

This first-ever SIFEshare "meet-up" will offer participants the chance to explore the new content available on the site, connect with colleagues from around the city, pose questions to experts, and learn how to engage with others using the SIFEshare network. (On Zoom)

World Language Wednesdays Winter Cohort: Ready for the New Standards 

Fall 2023 begins the implementation of the revised NYS Learning Standards for World Languages, starting with 7th grade. Over this three-session series designed for World Languages educators, participants will learn about the revised standards, instructional practices, and resources available to better engage and excite their learners starting in their Level 1 courses. 

Unpacking the Language Demands of Mathematical Text: A Study of the Core Academic Language Skills, Grades 6-12

This four-day in-person series is designed for participants to examine the language demands of mathematical text by unpacking the Core Academic Language Skills (CALS) in order to support reading comprehension for MLs/ELLs. These skills correspond to linguistic features common in academic texts, yet rare in everyday conversations (e.g., logical indicators that connect ideas such as therefore, conversely, such that, etc.). 

World Languages for our Global City In-Person Conference

This full-day, in-person professional learning conference (flyer here) will provide NYC Public Schools educators with a deeper understanding of the 2021 New York State Learning Standards for World Languages and instructional resources and practices to help students move forward in their 21st Century World Languages journey. 

Participants will leave with:

• up-to-date information on the new standards, implementation timeline, and resources to support them.

• Instructional Practices for the New Standards reflective resource;

• concrete classroom examples they can apply in their own schools.

Every Student Has a Story - Instructional Units for Newcomer ELLs and SIFE

In this virtual session we will explore the “Every Student Has a Story” series of instructional units for Newcomer ELLs and SIFE so that participants can: 

• Establish the value and purpose of the unit framework for Newcomer ELLs and SIFE

• Learn how to identify high-interest, asset-based, and age-appropriate texts 

• Leverage the embedded scaffolds in the lessons, texts, and learning activities

• Practice using the framework to design their own units of instruction for Newcomer ELLs and SIFE

Learning Resource Release: Building Cultural & Linguistic Equity for MLs/ELLs in the Mathematics Classroom

DML is excited to announce the release of a learning resource for Building Cultural and Linguistic Equity for MLs/ELLs in the Mathematics Classroom. This resource is intended to support readers in 

• Acknowledging and leveraging students cultures and language as an asset for learning mathematics

• Applying and reflecting on the recommended guidelines from the principles of the NYSED CR-SE framework and

• Taking action through intentional planning with colleagues and school community

Join us virtually to learn more about this resource and the opportunity to participate in workshop sessions in the Spring. 

Using Home Language as Resource in Classrooms Across Disciplines to Strengthen Content Learning for MLs/ELLs

An important lever for teachers to support multilingual learners (MLs) at the early stages of English language development is through the use of home language (HL) in the classroom. Planning for HL in instruction supports MLs in understanding content, building confidence in their skills, and validating their cultural and linguistic identities and experiences. 

Participants will:

• Explore a resource that provides high-leverage suggestions for incorporating HL when planning, preparing and extending learning for MLs in core content areas

• Examine examples of scaffolds that incorporate the use of home language across contents

**This is a virtual session.

Workshops: Building Cultural and Linguistic Equity for MLs/ELLs in the Mathematics Classroom 

Are you interested in learning about how to make your mathematics classroom more culturally and linguistically responsive for Multilingual/English Language Learners (MLs/ELLs)? Join us for these workshops where we will…

• Examine why this pedagogical approach is important when facilitating instruction for MLs/ELLs,

• Unpack some of the recommended guidelines from the NYSED CR-SE Framework and

• Explore ways to incorporate its principles into your daily practice in the teaching of mathematics. 

Taking the Pulse: Hearing from Integrated ENL Co-Teaching Partnerships

The Division of Multilingual Learners (DML) is offering a unique opportunity for teachers who are currently teaching in an integrated ENL co-teaching partnership. The purpose of this focus group is for DML to hear from co-teaching pairs, and listen to the voices of teachers regarding their experiences and perspectives implementing the integrated ENL co-teaching model. This focus group is designed to provide space to hear real-time successes and challenges at the school level as well as surface opportunities for supporting co-teaching pairs serving our multilingual learners. There is no work to be completed in between sessions. A requirement to be selected for this group is for both colleagues, ENL teacher + Content/ Common Branch teacher, to be committed to attending and participating in the complete series together. Please complete the interest form if you'd like to participate. Deadline to apply is March 1.  Selection criteria is based on a sampling of NYC DOE schools (i.e., grade, content, boro etc.) so that as much representation as possible is present for the conversations. We will follow up with selected participants after the deadline closes with next steps. Budget permitting participating teachers will receive per session compensation. 

World Language Wednesdays Spring Cohort: Ready for the New Standards 

Fall 2023 begins the implementation of the revised NYS Learning Standards for World Languages, starting with 7th grade. Over this three-session series designed for World Language educators, participants will learn about the revised standards, instructional practices, and resources available to better engage and excite their learners starting in their Level 1 courses. 

(Cohort 2) Multilingual Learner Working Group: Developing our collective understandings and exploring meaningful resources for teachers of multilingual learners 

Have you ever been asked to present best practices, lead grade or content meetings, or deliver in-house professional learning around ENL pedagogy? This series aims to better prepare ENL teachers, and co-teaching pairs, for being the experts in their school. This working group will come together to build our collective understanding around what works for multilingual learners (MLs) and explore practices, resources and tools that support teachers in planning for the content, linguistic and skill demands of MLs in secondary schools. During these 3 full-day sessions, in-person, we will collectively develop our ENL expertise with the expectation to practice with these resources in your school community to build a more comprehensive understanding of how to better support the needs of your MLs. 

Scaffolding Content for Developing ELLs, Grades 3-12

Developing English language learners (ELLs) are students who have received English as a new language (ENL) services for 4 to 6 years in New York.  In NYC Public Schools, 44% of Developing ELLs were born in the United States and nearly 80% are at the advanced Transitioning and Expanding English proficiency levels.  As a result, Developing ELLs often “blend in” with their non-ELL peers and may miss out on the key supports that they need in their content area classes.  This series will address those critical supports by focusing exclusively on the unique needs of Developing ELLs.

In this virtual series, we will:

• Identify how understanding the assets of Developing ELLs can help to strengthen core instruction that meets their needs

• Examine cross-cutting and content-specific practices to strengthen academic language skills in content area texts and tasks

• Consider school-wide practices to advance English language and home language development in order to reduce the likelihood of Developing ELLs becoming Long-term ELLs

Ideal participants are common branch and content area teachers in grades 3-12, but this series is open to all interested and committed educators.

Literacy for Life: Building Strong Practices for Teachers of ELLs

This in-person conference will uplift strong literacy instruction that can keep in pace with the increasing demands and changing role of literacy in today’s society through a number of keynote presentations and workshops. We will be joined by nationally recognized experts in the field of ELL education and our own NYC DOE colleagues who will engage teachers and administrators in dialogue, data-diving, and reflection. We invite you to learn with us, share your ideas and invigorate your practices!