CII Council for Instructional Improvement

1. CIICouncil for Instructional Improvement San Mateo County Office of Education Friday, October 10, 2014

2. Agenda • Achievement in Motion video • ELA/ELD Framework overview • ELA/ELD Framework – key themes • Designated and Integrated ELD • LCAP Review

3. Outcomes Participants will deepen their knowledge of ELA/ELD Framework by: • Reviewing the purpose and layout of the framework • Unpacking the 5 key themes of ELA/Literacy and ELD instruction • Comparing and contrasting features of “designated” and “integrated” ELD instruction

5. Why Combine Frameworks? • Locate Why Combine the ELA and ELD Frameworks? • Read the quotes and highlight key points that explain the rationale for including both ELA and ELD within the same framework. • In table groups, each person will select a quote and share one highlight and the implications for instruction.

6. California’s Children and Youth • Locate California’s Children and Youth • Read the quote and fill in the blanks.

7. ELA/ELD Framework Summary • Table of Contents • Introduction to the Framework • Chapter 1: Overview of the Standards • Chapter 2: Key Considerations in the ELA/Literacy and ELD Curriculum, Instruction, and Assessment • Chapters 3–7: Content and Pedagogy: Chapter 3: TK–Grade 1 Chapter 6: Grades 6–8 Chapter 4: Grades 2–3 Chapter 7: Grades 9–12 Chapter 5: Grades 4–5

8. ELA/ELD Framework Summary • Chapter 8: Assessment • Chapter 9: Access and Equity • Chapter 10: Learning in the 21st Century • Chapter 11: Implementing High-Quality ELA/Literacy and ELD Instruction: Professional Learning, Leadership, and Program Supports • Chapter 12: Instructional Materials to Support the CA CCSS ELA/Literacy and CA ELD Standards

9. Chapter 1: Overview of the Standards

11. Chapter 2: Key Considerations in the ELA/Literacy and ELD Curriculum, Instruction, and Assessment

12. Unpacking the 5 Key Themes of ELA/ELD Instruction through Conversation Round Tables • Form groups of 5 • Fold your paper in quarters, then fold over the INTERIOR corner to form a rhombus in the center. • Write “My Notes” in middle and the names of four of your tablemates in the top of the other quadrants. • Read the Key Themes Handout

13. Unpacking the 5 Key Themes of ELA/ELDInstruction through Conversation Round Tables At your table, number off 1-5 • Meaning Making • Language Development • Effective Expression • Content Knowledge • Foundational Skills • Add the section each person will be reading below his/her name in your organizer. • After all are done reading, teammate #1 shares a summary and a concrete example of the theme he or she read, while #2, 3, and 4 take notes. • Repeat the process for #2 and so on.

14. Key Themes in Action As you watch this videoof a 5th grade ELA lesson, notice how the key themes are used to make instruction accessible to all students. Please take notes on your graphic organizer (Rhombus). We will use them to debrief your observation.

15. Think, Write, Share • What example of ____did you see? -Meaning Making -Language Development -Effective Expression -Content Knowledge -Foundational Skills • Write for one minute • Share with an elbow partner

16. More videos Classroom Example of Teaching Complex Text: Butterfly (Kindergarten)http://vimeo.com/47315992 Text Analysis: Questions & Symbols (Grades 9–12)https://www.teachingchannel.org/videos/12th-grade-text-analysis-lesson

18. Integrated or Designated Pair Share • Use the provided T-Chart as your graphic organizer • Partner A: Open the envelope and pull out a quote from the framework. Read it out loud. • Partner A: Decide which category (designated or integrated) and explain your thinking using the Collaborative Conversations handout • Partner B: Use the provided frames to agree/disagree in order to come to a decision • Repeat the same process until all quotes all pulled from the envelope

19. Collaborative Conversations • Carefully crafted, open sentence frames provide opportunities for students to practice specific academic language while also providing an opportunity for extended discourse on a particular topic.  (Ch.2, p. 85) • Use the Collaborative Conversations handout to guide your discussion.

20. A Comprehensive Approach “ELs at all English Proficiency levels and all ages require both integrated and designated ELD. Such multilayered application of the CA ELD Standards requires deep collaboration between educators, support for teachers and most importantly a sustained focus on the strengths and needs of individual ELs and a persistent belief that all ELs can achieve the highest levels of academic and linguistic excellence” ELDELA Framework, pg. 97

21. Where to find resources Chapter 13: Resourcesincluding…. Instructional Resources • Understanding Language • Brokers of expertisewww.mydigitalchalkboard.org Universal Access Literacy in Content Areas • AchievetheCore.Org

22. Where to find resources San Mateo County Office of Education Website Via email Nabila Massoumi nmassoumi@smcoe.org Lori Musso lmusso@smcoe.org

23. Last But Not Least • Upcoming Events – November and December

24. LCAPUPDATE

25. LCAP Goals & Actions – Priority 2, CCSS 23 of 23 districts specifically addressed the implementation of the CCSS within one or more of their LCAP goals 11 districts had general implementation goals (e.g. fully implement the common core in ELA and mathematics)

26. LCAP Goals & Actions – Priority 2, CCSS

27. LCAP Support Overview LCAP Summits: Nov. 17, 2014 - Audience: District LCAP Leadership Teams Feb. 18, 2015 - Audience: District LCAP Leadership Teams April 8, 2015 - Audience: District LCAP Leadership Teams Accountability Meetings: Dec. 11, 2014 – Audience: District Accountability and Business Staff Jan. 23, 2015– Audience: District Accountability and Business Staff March 27, 2015–Audience: District Accountability and Business Staff June 5, 2015– Audience: District Accountability and Business Staff

28. LCAPTA Sessions: December 8-19, 2014 – Audience: District LCAP Leadership Teams March 2-13, 2015 - Audience: District LCAP Leadership Teams April 1-17, 2015 - Audience: District LCAP Leadership Teams See handout for other venues