Bilingual

1. Bilingual/ESL Directors� Meeting ESC Region XIII December 8, 2009

2. Agenda State and Federal Updates ESC Region XIII Updates Bilingual/ESL Tools Upcoming Events Networking

3. Ice Breaker Commonality Plus Current activities Current work related activities and projects Projects other people are engaged in

4. Objectives Make available the latest information from Student �Assessment Division Bilingual/ESL Department Title III PBM� Review policies and procedures related to assessment and compliance Examine Bilingual/ESL Year-at-a-Glance Provide an opportunity to network

5. Group Norms Listen to understand. Allow one speaker at a time. Mentor and support. Strive for solutions. If the horse is dead � get off! �2008 Education Service Center Region XIII

6. Student Assessment Updates �2008 Education Service Center Region XIII

7. Student Assessment Updates Reminders: HB 3 eliminated Spanish TAKS for grade 6 (includes Spanish versions of grade 6 LAT) Category 2 exemption criteria now apply to eligible grade 6 students in a Spanish BE program �2008 Education Service Center Region XIII

8. Student Assessment Updates Provisions for ELL exemptions Exit level postponement �Students could have more than one postponement; however, student must have at least one opportunity to take the exit level TAKS prior to graduation (more info in LPAC Decision Making Process for Student Assessment) �2008 Education Service Center Region XIII

9. Student Assessment Updates Provisions for ELL exemptions cont. Effective this school year Could give up to 2 more years of special provisions � they will take LAT after 3rd yr. Must be official asylees/refugees (definition will be provided) documented by state dept. Does not affect all LEP students Changes in Commissioner�s rules being finalized. (more info in LPAC Decision Making Process for Student Assessment) �2008 Education Service Center Region XIII

10. Student Assessment Updates TELPAS TELPAS Manual for Raters/TAs Test administration directions for grades 2, 3 and 4, 5 are inclusive (2-5) Appendix F includes expanded info on online testing for student in JJAEPs and DAEPs New 3-day Final Data Verification Window Assessment window closes on 4/9 Verification window closes on 4/14 �2008 Education Service Center Region XIII

11. Student Assessment Updates TELPAS New raters or those who have not qualified need to be trained by a state qualified trainer TELPAS Rater Training for Level 1/Basic Training Gr 2-12 2/8/10, 2/18/10, 3/1/2010 (Reg. XIII) TELPAS Rater Training Grades K-1 Level 1/Basic Training 2/3/10, 2/19/10 (Reg. XIII) �2008 Education Service Center Region XIII

12. Student Assessment Updates TELPAS Level 2 Online Refresher changes K-1 and 2-12 previously trained/qualified raters Supplemental training is required in each Level 2 language domain in which the individuals rate fewer than 5 of 7 students successfully �2008 Education Service Center Region XIII

13. Student Assessment Updates TELPAS Those raters who need supplemental training are directed, by language domain, to: Review students rated incorrectly and review rating feedback See campus coordinator if clarification needed Review contents of Level 1 language domain module and complete the 5 practice activities If individual rates at least 4 of the 5 students successfully in Level 1 module, supplemental training is complete If fewer rated successfully, campus coordinator is to be contacted for instructions Print results from training history and give to coordinator

14. Student Assessment Updates TELPAS Districts are responsible for ensuring validity and reliability of rating process. If rater does not meet the new requirements we recommendation: Do not use rater Use rater with rating support Have rater do additional review and based on that make decision about whether additional rating support is needed during live assessment �2008 Education Service Center Region XIII

15. Student Assessment Updates Other minor TELPAS changes 20-day guideline applies only to students who enroll from another state or country Writing collections should be authentic writing activities, not formulaic or school-wide writing assignments �2008 Education Service Center Region XIII

16. Student Assessment Updates TELPAS Reading New Interface Some districts will use new interface (A), others will use old interface (B) Students tutorials and administration directions are interface specific TA�s need to be informed about which interface is being used �2008 Education Service Center Region XIII

17. Student Assessment Updates LPAC TETN on Dec. 16 9:00 � 12:00 Contact Carol Teitleman at 512.919.5444 to view in your district Does not take the place of LPAC training Attend LPAC training for more information Jan. 19 Jan. 28 �2008 Education Service Center Region XIII

18. Title III Updates �2008 Education Service Center Region XIII

19. Title III Updates AMAO Results were released on Nov. 20 (see handout) TEA is notifying all districts that did not meet the AMAOs with information regarding requirements specific to the number of years LEA did not meet AMAOs 2009 AMAO Guide http://ritter.tea.state.tx.us/nclb/PDF/2009AMAOGuide.pdf �2008 Education Service Center Region XIII

20. Title III Updates �2008 Education Service Center Region XIII

21. Title III Updates The standards for AMAOs 1 and 2 will apply to the results of the spring 2009 administration of the Texas English Language Proficiency Assessment System (TELPAS).� AMAO 3 LEP AYP outcomes are determined through the TEA Division of Performance Reporting.� For information on 2009 AYP, see the AYP website (http://ritter.tea.state.tx.us/ayp), including the 2009 AYP timeline.� �2008 Education Service Center Region XIII

22. AMAO 1 measures the percent of LEP students who make at least one proficiency level of progress a year based on their TELPAS composite proficiency rating. Therefore, to determine whether a student is making appropriate progress in developing English proficiency, the LPAC should look for an annual rate of growth of at least one proficiency level. Schools should implement quality instructional strategies that allow English language learners to make at least one proficiency level of growth per year. LPAC�s should coordinate with other appropriate school professionals to determine the type of instructional interventions that will accelerate the progress of LEP students not meeting this objective. AMAO 1 Progress in Learning English The progress objective is to increase the percent of LEP students who make progress in learning English annually, as determined by progress of at least one proficiency level a year on TELPAS. The progress objective is to increase the percent of LEP students who make progress in learning English annually, as determined by progress of at least one proficiency level a year on TELPAS.

23. AMAO 2 measures the percent of LEP students who attain an advanced high TELPAS composite proficiency rating. AMAO 2 is supported by AMAO 1. Students who make at least one proficiency level of progress a year on TELPAS will be able to attain English language proficiency within four school years. There are two methods for meeting the attainment AMAO. Schools should implement a monitoring system to ensure appropriate instruction and interventions are taking place. AMAO 2 Attainment of English Language Proficiency ATTAINMENT, GRADES 3�12 The attainment objective for Grades 3�12 is to increase the percent of LEP students who meet the attainment goal for English language proficiency annually, as determined by a TELPAS rating of Advanced High. There are two methods for meeting the attainment AMAO. The first method evaluates the percent of current LEP students reaching Advanced High on TELPAS regardless of how long they have been in U.S. schools. The second method takes time in U.S. variables into account, which addresses the effect that varying influxes of immigrants may have within and across districts. Districts that don�t meet the target under Method 1 but do meet it under Method 2 will meet this AMAO. Method 1: The attainment target for Method 1 is 25%. Method 2: The attainment target for Method 2 is 40%. ATTAINMENT, GRADES 3�12 The attainment objective for Grades 3�12 is to increase the percent of LEP students who meet the attainment goal for English language proficiency annually, as determined by a TELPAS rating of Advanced High. There are two methods for meeting the attainment AMAO. The first method evaluates the percent of current LEP students reaching Advanced High on TELPAS regardless of how long they have been in U.S. schools. The second method takes time in U.S. variables into account, which addresses the effect that varying influxes of immigrants may have within and across districts. Districts that don�t meet the target under Method 1 but do meet it under Method 2 will meet this AMAO. Method 1: The attainment target for Method 1 is 25%. Method 2: The attainment target for Method 2 is 40%.

24. AMAO 3 measures the percent of LEP students who are successful on the reading and mathematics tests used in AYP determinations. AMAO 3 is met when districts meet AYP for their LEP student group. While TELPAS Reading and LAT results are used in AYP determinations for recent immigrants who qualify for a LEP exemption, TAKS in English or Spanish* is the required assessment for nonexempt LEP students. Schools should closely monitor student performance in the areas of Reading and Math. Both of these content areas should be examined to determine if the instructional design in place meets the cognitive academic language proficiency for English Language Learners. AMAO 3 Meeting AYP in Reading and Mathematics AMAO 3 measures the adequate yearly progress (AYP) of LEP students in reading and mathematics. AMAO 3 measures the adequate yearly progress (AYP) of LEP students in reading and mathematics.

25. The first method evaluates the percent of current LEP students who reach Advanced High on TELPAS. This method does not consider how long the students have been in U.S. schools. Method 1: Read slide.Read slide.

26. The second method takes time in U. S. variables into account, which addresses the effect that varying influxes of immigrants may have within and across districts. Method 2: Read slide.Read slide.

27. Title III Updates The AMAO Guide will provide more information regarding the release of AMAO results and the notification letter to LEAs not meeting AMAOs. Results will be on NCLB TEASE site. TEA will only notify those districts that DO NOT meet one or more of the AMAOs and the district will be telling them what they need to do. See handout for parent notification letter in Eng. and Sp. �2008 Education Service Center Region XIII

28. Title III Updates Does notification have to go to all LEP students in the district if the district doesn�t meet AMAOs? The law intends all parents are notified of the DISTRICT�S failure to meet the AMAOs, not just the campus. Be sure the date is on the letter so you can prove you sent it within the 30 days after finding out the district did not meet the AMAOs. If you have LEP students at a campus that met the AMAOs � the district still has to notify ALL parents. �2008 Education Service Center Region XIII

29. Title III Updates 2010 AMAO possible changes Grade level cohorts will probably be eliminated Method 2 will NOT be available Every student needs to be evaluated for progress, unless there is a domain that is not appropriate, i.e., deaf students may not be able to be rated in listening) �2008 Education Service Center Region XIII

30. Bilingual/esl updates �2008 Education Service Center Region XIII

31. Bilingual/ESL Updates Exiting LEP Students Exiting LEP/Special Education Students Exiting at the End of the Year PEIMS Parent Code �E� Proclamation 2010 Spanish LA TEKS Revised List of Approved Assessments LPAC training Available Certifications �2008 Education Service Center Region XIII

32. Bilingual/ESL Updates Refer to LEP Exit Criteria Chart Follow criteria from the chart before exiting Exit at end of year TAKS M is not used for just any LEP student � student must be served by Spec. Ed. and the ARD and LPAC must make this determination based on student�s disability LEP/Special Education Students Refer to guidelines Used for students with severe cognitive disabilities Set exit criteria based on guidelines Exit at end of year �2008 Education Service Center Region XIII

33. Bilingual/ESL Updates PEIMS Parent Permission Code �E� Refers to approved placement in the bilingual program but the program is not available so the parent has approved ESL Is used only if the DISTRICT has applied for a bilingual waiver Is used if student is suppose to be served by bilingual but district is not able to provide services due to inadequate number of teachers �2008 Education Service Center Region XIII

34. Bilingual/ESL Updates Proclamation 2010 Link for List of Resources http://ritter.tea.state.tx.us/textbooks/proclamations/proc2010/2009publishers.pdf Link to Spanish LA TEKS: http://ritter.tea.state.tx.us/textbooks/proclamations/proc2010/proc2010 Revised List of Approved Assessments a revised list of approved tests will be posted to indicate that even though it says some of the assessments may not be used after 2009-2010, these assessments will be able to be used because of a HB that was passed. �2008 Education Service Center Region XIII

35. Bilingual/ESL Updates Bilingual Certification Bilingual Generalist EC-4 Bilingual Generalist 4-8 Bilingual Supplemental EC-4 or 4-8 New Bilingual Generalist EC-6 New Bilingual Supplemental Old Bilingual certificates �2008 Education Service Center Region XIII

36. Bilingual/ESL Updates Bilingual Proficiency Tests Bilingual certificates require proficiency tests in the languages of the target population, such as the Texas Oral Proficiency Test (TOPT) or New Bilingual Target Language Proficiency TEST (BTLPT) or New ACTFL for Arabic, Chinese, Japanese, Vietnamese �2008 Education Service Center Region XIII

37. Bilingual/ESL Updates ESL Certificates ESL Generalist: Early Childhood � Grade 4 ESL Generalist: Grades 4-8 New ESL Generalist: EC-6 ESL Supplemental Old Certificates �2008 Education Service Center Region XIII

38. Bilingual/ESL Updates Languages Other than English (LOTE) Grades EC-12 Certificates American Sign Language Arabic Chinese Japanese Russian Vietnamese French German Spanish Latin �2008 Education Service Center Region XIII

39. ESL program types With your group, read your program description. Translate the description into friendly language. Share your translation with the rest of the group. Based upon what we have discussed, is your district�s program properly coded in PEIMS? Give participants the program descriptions from the PEIMS handbook (code 176; 0,2 � content based, or 3 � pull out)Give participants the program descriptions from the PEIMS handbook (code 176; 0,2 � content based, or 3 � pull out)

40. ESL Certification Requirements Who is teaching what in your district? ELA (secondary), content area courses (secondary), English & Reading (elementary), content area courses in departmentalized elementary grades, self-contained elementary Content area teachers - Are they certified in their content area AND ESL, or trained in sheltered instruction? ESOL I/ESOL II teachers � Are they certified in English AND ESL certified? See handout How can we help? Give participants the handout from the Bilingual Directors Academy binder to refer to when answering the questions.Give participants the handout from the Bilingual Directors Academy binder to refer to when answering the questions.

41. Bilingual/ESL Updates Ballard and Tighe may not be on the list of approved assessments next year. The company needs to renorm the assessments. Georgina Gonzalez has resigned from TEA. Susie Coultress is the primary contact at this time. �2008 Education Service Center Region XIII

42. Upcoming Statewide Events ELL Research Summit held in Austin in March � http://txcc.sedl.org/resources/ell_materials/summit_march09/index.html http://txcc.sedl.org/resources/ell_materials/index.html NCLB Management Institute � Double Tree Hotel, April 28-30 in Austin �2008 Education Service Center Region XIII

43. Upcoming Region XIII Events LPAC TETN � Dec. 16 � Does not take the place of training LPAC Training � Jan. TAKS Boot Camps � Jan. Bilingual Literacy Seminar � Feb. 2 (See flyer) TELPAS Training � Feb. Sheltered Instruction � Feb. ESL Academy � Feb. See Professional Development Flyer �2008 Education Service Center Region XII

44. Program Support Listserv Newsletter Mentor Technical Assistance

45. Technical Support Region XIII Program support LPAC support Title III SSA Professional Development Online Training TETNs

46. �2009 Education Service Center Region XIII Contacts Meredith Roddy 512.919.5223 Meredith.roddy@esc13.txed.net Melinda Base 512.919.5159 Melinda.base@esc13.txed.net Janet O�Keeffe 512.919.5333 Janet.okeeffe@esc13.txed.net