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Focus on English Learner Literacy
Focus on English Learner Literacy
What stands between current practice and widespread adoption of effective literacy instruction that builds English language proficiency and supports success in reading a new language? Better communication about the science of reading.
English learners who are multilingual and newcomer students are part of Ohio's Plan to Raise Literacy Achievement. Please join Ohio Teachers of English to Speakers of Other Languages (TESOL) for a four-part professional learning series, Using the Science of Reading to Improve English Learner Literacy Skills. Sessions are facilitated by Ohio Department of Education Literacy Leaders Carolyn Turner and Michelle Elia.
The series will ground literacy instruction for English learners and support communication between English learner and literacy specialists. It will increase understanding of ways to implement evidence-informed literacy policies and practices that include effective parent engagement.
When: Four sessions from 4:00 - 6:00 p.m. on the following dates:
Session 1: Laying the Foundation, Wednesday, Jan. 27
Session 2: Focus on Language Comprehension, Wednesday, Feb. 3
Session 3: Focus on Word Recognition, Wednesday, Feb. 10
Session 4: Connecting the Pieces for Instruction, Wednesday, Feb. 17
For additional information, go to https://www.smore.com/02dak
Additional Resources for Teachers
Additional Resources for Teachers
ESL teachers play critical roles in connecting language development with literacy instruction based on the science of reading to advance equitable education. The following resources support opportunities for all students to achieve success in school.
Unite for Literacy
Unite for Literacy
Unite for Literacy provides an online library of e-books that may be read aloud to give students more experience listening to language. The library provides free access to picture books with more than 100 in Spanish. The digital books include audio narration in 40+ languages delivered by native speakers.
The Science of Reading
The Science of Reading
English learners face unique challenges. Supported by well-structured literacy instruction and English language development programs, students benefit from targeted literacy instruction addressing their strengths and assets.
The Consortium on Reaching Excellence in Education (CORE) features Claude Goldenberg presenting an overview of the science of reading as it pertains to English Learners. In this video clip, Linda Diamond summarizes the science of reading and the Simple View of Reading.
Parents 2 Partners
Parents 2 Partners
Educators who support English learners in Title I programs have the opportunity to share their knowledge and build connections with colleagues. Teachers working full-time in high-needs schools are invited to apply for the Parents 2 Partners Teacher Fellowship. The program begins at the end of February. Email Leila Kubesch for additional information. Applications are due by Jan. 26.
The Ohio Department of Education has revised statewide Reset and Restart Education information in accordance with recent guidance provided by the U.S. Department of Education. All students identified as English learners—whether identified by the standard or presumptive procedure—should be coded appropriately using the state Education Management Information System (EMIS). This will ensure continuity of funding and eligibility for other English-learner-specific provisions. Presumptively-identified students should be coded in EMIS before December 21, 2020. Click here for new procedural guidance for schools and districts to code presumptively-identified English learner students in the EMIS. The complete document can be found here.
Please contact the Lau Resource Center for general information about English learner identification at (614) 466-4109 or lau@education.ohio.gov. If you have questions about the Ohio English Language Proficiency Screener (OELPS), please contact the Office of Assessment at (614) 466-1317 or statetests@education.ohio.gov.
Resources and Support for English Learners
Resources and Support for English Learners
Tuesdays with Ohio TESOL is a professional learning series offered by Ohio Teachers of English to Speakers of Other Languages (OHTESOL). The weekly webinar series provides instructional resources and support for teaching students who are learning English as a second or new language. The next session, led by Helen Vassiliou of Lakota Local Schools, is about Best Tech for English Learners in a Virtual Classroom. Participate live on September 1 from 4:00-6:00 p.m. Find out about upcoming OHTESOL sessions and register here. For specific questions email ohiotesol@gmail.com.
Robust collaboration between content and English language teachers is essential for the success and achievement of English learners. On September 9, from 3:30-5:00 p.m., the U.S. Department of Education's Office of English Language Acquisition (OELA), will host a national online discussion about policies and teacher collaboration to align language and content instruction in PreK-12 schools. This professional learning event is open to all. Certificates of completion will be available to registered attendees who attend the full webinar. Learn more about the event and register here.
For questions related to English learners, contact the Lau Resource Center, Office for Integrated Student Supports at lau@education.ohio.gov, and telephone 614-466-4109.
Tuesdays with Ohio TESOL
Tuesdays with Ohio TESOL
Identifying English Learners during Periods of Remote Learning
August 25, 2020
4:00-6:00 p.m.
The professional organization, Ohio Teachers of English to Speakers of Other Languages, is offering the first of a series of live webinars that will occur on Tuesdays through mid-November. The first is Identifying English Language Learners Virtually, presented by panelists David Brauer, Paula Mahaley, and Donna Villareal of the Ohio Department of Education.
Topics include:
English learner identification procedures for remote learning
Ohio's two-step process for English learner identification
In-person administration of the Ohio English Language Proficiency Screener
Provisional learner identification and parent notification
Click the Ohio TESOL Webinar link for more information and to register.
Recent Announcements
Recent Announcements
New Ohio English Learner Tests Portal
The Ohio Department of Education, in partnership with Cambium Assessment, Inc., is pleased to announce the launch of the redesigned Ohio English Language Proficiency Assessment (OELPA) and Ohio English Language Proficiency Screener (OELPS) portal. The portal layout has been updated to help users more easily navigate the test systems and quickly locate resources. The Ohio English Learner Tests Portal will be updated throughout the year, so check back frequently for the most current information. If you have questions or feedback about the new portal, please contact the Ohio Help Desk at OHhelpdesk@cambiumassessment.com or (877) 231-7809.click here--https://oh-oelpa.portal.cambiumast.com/
OELPA Family Reports
OELPA Family Reports from the 2020 spring administration will be delivered to schools and districts the first week of August. Districts and schools should arrange staff to sign for the delivery. Translated family reports for OELPA results are available on the Department website to help schools notify parents about their child’s achievement on the OELPA.
Added June 29, 2020OELPS for School Year 2020-2021
The Ohio English Language Proficiency Screener (OELPS) is scheduled to be available the week of August 6, 2020, to assist schools in identifying students as English learners for the 2020-2021 school year.
Free Resources for Teachers of English Language Learners from Guilford Press
Book chapter: Assessing Language and Literacy with Bilingual Students: Practices to Support English Learners, by Lori Helman, Anne C. Ittner, and Kristen L. McMaster
Book chapter: Handbook of Research on Reading Comprehension: Second Edition, edited by Susan E. Israel
Book chapter: Best Practices in Literacy Instruction: Sixth Edition, edited by Lesley Mandel Morrow and Linda B. Gambrell
Book chapter: Best Practices of Literacy Leaders: Second Edition: Keys to School Improvement, edited by Allison Swan Dagen and Rita M. Bean
Book chapter: Building Literacy with English Language Learners: Second Edition: Insights from Linguistics, by Kristin Lems, Leah D. Miller, and Tenena M. Soro
Chapter 10. Literacy, Language Learning, and the Digital Revolution
Book chapter: Best Practices in Writing Instruction: Third Edition, edited by Steve Graham, Charles A. MacArthur, and Michael Hebert
Book chapter: Adolescent Literacies: A Handbook of Practice-Based Research, edited by Kathleen A. Hinchman and Deborah A. Appleman
Book chapter: Phonological Awareness: Second Edition: From Research to Practice, by Gail T. Gillon
OTESOL Virtual Meetups
OTESOL Virtual Meetups
Date: Monday 4/20/20
Time: 4:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m.
Content Area:PK-12 English Learners
Partner and Topic: OTESOL: Secondary Open Forum
Link: https://us04web.zoom.us/j/447022348
Meeting ID: 447 022 348
Password: 3yaEim
Date: Thursday 4/30/20
Time: 11:00 a.m.-12:00 p.m.
Content Area: PK-12 English Learners
Partner and Topic: OTESOL: Open Forum
https://us04web.zoom.us/j/243109302
Meeting ID: 243 109 302
Password: 5sLMMa
Please consider the following in supporting English learners:
Headsprout: Families can get free access to Headsprout, an evidence-based reading program that includes English learners. Headsprout is an online program with printable documents.
Talking Points app: Districts should stay in contact with families of English learners. The app Talking Points is free of charge, provides translation for 100+ languages and allows for individual or group messaging. Phone numbers are kept private. This is a time to encourage rich home language environments that include reading together and promoting a student’s cultural and linguistic identities —a foundation for developing biliteracy.
3/23/20 Ohio TESOL Webinar #2:
Reaching and Teaching ELs
Recording of webinar https://youtu.be/WH9-UAuHqqQ
A link to the notes will be added soon!
AGENDA:
ODE Updates on Accountability, Assessments, 3rd Grade Guarantee, Graduation
Stories from the Field. Helen Vassiliou: Advocacy for ELs
Q&A
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