Next Generation ESL Model Curriculum Units: Facilitator Training

DESE is proud to once again sponsor the ESL MCU FacT. This is a NO COST Massachusetts Department of Elementary and Secondary Education (ESE) sponsored course. This hybrid training prepares educators to effectively and collaboratively design Next-Generation ESL curriculum units within the context of the Massachusettts Definition of the Focus of ESL Instruction. Through an intense exploration of the Next Generation ESL MCU Project and its research-based processes and resources, participants will be equipped with the knowledge to provide professional development and facilitate the project’s curriculum design framework with in-district colleagues.

In addition, educators will learn to facilitate and provide targeted feedback and curricular assistance to peers or teams who will develop ESL curriculum in their districts. Finally, participants will engage in collaborative practices necessary for co-planning, co-teaching, and shared responsibility of English learner success, by both content and language teachers.

Course Description

The goal of “ESL MCU FacT” is an intense exploration of the Next Generation ESL MCU Project so that participants leave with confidence about providing professional development and facilitating the project’s curriculum design framework with in-district colleagues. This FacT training will include:

• Preparatory readings, videos, and resources to inform effective participation in FacT or to provide review of required areas of foundational knowledge
• Two virtual meetings with corresponding online modules for an overview of the FacT training, necessary background, and foundational understanding of the Next Generation ESL tools and curriculum development processes
• Face to Face workshop sessions that include practice with the support, facilitation, and development of Next Generation ESL units using the projects’ curriculum design framework
• In district application opportunities with supporting Curricular Coach Reviews and partner team reviews
• Time to engage with the project’s tools, protocols, processes, and continuous improvement cycles
• A training support site and virtual community (presentation templates, packet, facilitation materials, assignments, participant discussion forum and sharing of materials, etc.)
• Qualification to provide professional development and facilitate Next Generation ESL curriculum development in your own district, upon completion of requirements. In addition, educators will learn to facilitate and provide targeted feedback and curricular assistance to peers or teams who will develop ESL curriculum in their districts.
• Engage in collaborative practices necessary for co-planning, co-teaching or shared responsibility of English learner success, by both content and language teachers.
• Since this is a hybrid course, with strategically placed opportunities for curricular coach reviews, participants will have structured, supported, opportunities to work on their capstones. Participants are asked to come prepared to work on the development of a Next Generation ESL Curriculum Unit.

Download the FacT Course Flyer.

Date & Location

ESE is offering various sessions of the training in two different regions of the state:

FacT 1- Waltham High School

Before we meet- Pre- reading and pre-assessment will be provided upon course registration.

Virtual meeting (using Zoom Meeting): Thursday November 1 (4-5) &Monday November 26 (4-5)

Face to face sessions: Saturday December 1, 2018 (8:30- 3:30), Saturday January 5, 2019 (8:30- 11:30), Saturday February 2, 2019 (8:30- 11:30), & Saturday March 2, 2019 (8:30- 11:30)

NOTE: There will be in district application sessions in between each face to face session.

FacT 2- Holyoke

Before we meet- Pre- reading and pre-assessment will be provided upon course registration.

Virtual meetings (using Zoom Meeting): Tuesday November 13, 2018 (4:30-5:30) & Tuesday December 18, 2018 (4:30- 5:30)

Face to face sessions: Tuesday January 8, 2019 (4- 7), Tuesday January 15, 2019 (4-7), Tuesday February 5, 2019 (4-7), Tuesday March 5, 2019 (4-7), & Tuesday April 2, 2019 (4-7)

Please reserve the following two dates in case of any snow dates: Tuesday January 22 (4-7) and Tuesday February 12 (4-7)

NOTE: There will be in district application sessions in between each face to face session

Bring a brown bag lunch or plan to purchase lunch on campus.

Audience: We recommend that districts register teams including an ESL- licensed lead teacher and a classroom educator, or a content area educator. Teams could also register the EL Program Coordinator/ Supervisor, a District Curriculum Supervisor, an instructional coach, or equivalent district staff who regularly participates in district initiatives related to the instruction of ELs. Individual registrations will not be processed- you must register as a team.

Pre-requisites - Getting the “right” participants in the seats:

Successful candidates and teams will have:

• a strong foundation in second language acquisition
• understanding of the Massachusetts Frameworks and shifts in the CCSS
• understanding of the WIDA ELD Standards Framework and performance of ELs at different levels
• experience using Understanding by Design (UbD) or backward design for curriculum development
• experience using Universal Design for Learning (UDL) and planning around barriers to curriculum, instruction and assessment given student variability
• experience leading professional development including curricular coaching, instructing courses, workshops and meetings, applying and understanding adult learning principles, and serving in teacher leadership roles in school or district-based professional learning structures such as PLCs.
• an articulated, district-supported pathway to deliver PD in their local context (through staff meetings, PLC time, planning time, scheduled workshops, etc.)
• clear expectations to facilitate curriculum development with others

Registration Process

· Registrations must be submitted no later than October 25, 2018.

· All registrations will be reviewed for statements of assurance and to ensure that participants are registered as a team.

This course is in high demand and has limited DESE-sponsored spaces. Please register immediately since seats will fill very quickly. The Transformative Learning Collaborative will begin a waitlist once all seats are taken. Both team members must be registered at the same time.

Registration & Attendance Policy

This is a DESE-sponsored course offered at NO COST to Massachusetts educators. However, participation is not FREE. The State is sponsoring the course, and therefore the application and registration require a participant’s FULL COMMITMENT TO EVERY DATE, ALL TIMES, and ALL COURSE REQUIREMENTS of the course.

· There are no exceptions to the commitment to 100% attendance.

· There are no make up sessions, even in cases of emergency. If a session is missed, a Certificate of Attendance will be given in lieu of a PDP Certificate.

· The Transformative Learning Collaborative can only register participants who make written commitment in their application to attend and all dates and times.

Graduate Credit

A graduate credit option will be provided for this course. 3 Graduate Credits with Fitchburg State University. More information to follow, once registration for the course is complete.

Registration

Please have one team member register on behalf of the team. At the time of registration please have the following information for BOTH team members ready ahead of time for the online application :

· Full name (First Name, Middle Initial, Last Name)

· Job title/role in district

· School district

· School or department

· Grades you serve

· Work and personal phone number (to reach you after school)

· Preferred email for course communications and preferred email for learning management access (you will need to provide a Gmail or Google enterprise email at the time of registration to access course materials)

· Name(s) of each team member applying with you to attend the Facilitator Training

· You will also be asked to provide a commitment that all individuals, whether attending alone or in a team, can attend the course for all dates and times (including virtual meetings and modules).

· NOTE: Be prepared to provide assurances that you have met all of the pre-requisites (please review the list). Your registration will be reviewed and confirmed for your statements of assurance and to ensure that all information is provided for all team members. Incomplete registrations may result in your registration being voided.

· No individual registrations will be processed, you must register as a team to attend.

REGISTRATION LINKS (Remember to have the required information for both team members ready at time of registration- you must register as a team):

• FacT 1- Waltham: This course has reached capacity. If interested please place your name on the waitlist.
• FacT 2- Holyoke: http://www.matsol.org/2019_fact_2_course
• If the courses are full please add your name to the waitlist: http://www.matsol.org/2019_factcourse_waitlist

For more information contact The Transformative Learning Collaborative at PD@tlcforeducation.org.

For more information regarding course registration contact the MATSOL Registration Coordinator at registration@matsol.org Include your name, email address, phone number, and the course name/section. Please allow 1-2 days business days for a response.