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Title III Experienced Coordinators Coordinators’ Academy July 30 – 31, 2013 Office of Program Administration and Accountability. World-Class Instructional Design and Assessment (WIDA) Web Site And Language Line Solutions Update. WIDA Becomes A One Stop Shop….
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Title III Experienced Coordinators Coordinators’ AcademyJuly 30 – 31, 2013 Office of Program Administration and Accountability World-Class Instructional Design and Assessment (WIDA) Web Site And Language Line Solutions Update
Did you know the WIDA Web Site provides… • Information specific to Virginia; • Connections to States and Territories in the WIDA Consortium; • Standards, Instruction, and Assessment Materials and Webinars; • Shared Lesson Plans; • Professional Development Connections; • Research Articles and Papers; • Download Library; • Online Store; and • Latest News? Explore the WIDA Web site! www.wida.us
Download Library: Log In ResourcesNEED TO KNOW… Contact your DDOT for individual user accounts.
Do you need a translation? An interpretation? • Translation is written: a written document in one language is simply rewritten into the target language. • Interpretation is oral: it involves listening to something spoken and interpreting it orally into the target language.
Language Line SolutionsOn-demand Language Services When, where, and how you need them On-demand language services tailored to your needs. Available: 1) on-site; 2) via video; 3) mobile apps; and 4) over-the-phone. http://www.languageline.com/
Contact Information Julie MetzgerStrategic Account Executive for Virginia Office: 831-648-7432 Mobile: 717-418-9729 Fax: 800.821.9040jmetzger@languageline.com
Reminder… • Title III funds must be used to provide supplemental programs and services beyond federal, state, and local requirements. • Divisions may use Title III funds for translations and interpretations that are specific to Title III information.
For more information contact… Judy Radford ESL Coordinator Virginia Department of Education judy.radford@doe.virginia.gov (804) 786-1692