@MultilingualCA

Official news and information regarding multilingual education from the California Department of Education Multilingual Support Division.

 Sacramento, CA
cde.ca.gov/sp/el/rm/
Joined October 2018
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The CDE Multilingual Support Division is transitioning away from X. Please keep in touch via our listserv (see below to join), CA Educators Together page (see below), and web page at cde.ca.gov/sp/el/.
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Join the Multilingual Updates Listserv by sending a blank email to blank email to [email protected].
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Join the CA Educators Together State Seal of Biliteracy Group at caeducatorstogether.org/q/gr… (For educators: you will be prompted to create a free account if you don't yet have one)
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Educators and leaders: Are you involved in State Seal of Biliteracy or Biliteracy Pathway Recognition implementation at your school or district? Join the brand-new CA Educators Together SSB group! caeducatorstogether.org/q/gr…
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Looking for updated info on the State Seal of Biliteracy? The CDE SSB web page at cde.ca.gov/sp/el/er/sealofbi… is live with updated info and resources for the 2023-24 school year that reflect the new requirements per AB 370.
Image of the California State Seal of Biliteracy requirements poster. It includes information on what the SSB is and the requirements. The text here is too small to read, but an accessible version of the poster is available at https://www.cde.ca.gov/sp/el/er/documents/requirmntsposter.pdf

ALT Image of the California State Seal of Biliteracy requirements poster. It includes information on what the SSB is and the requirements. The text here is too small to read, but an accessible version of the poster is available at https://www.cde.ca.gov/sp/el/er/documents/requirmntsposter.pdf

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CA Department of Education@CADeptEd8 Nov 2023
Exciting news! Educators can administer the CAST and ELPAC Interim Assessments through the test delivery system. Interim assessments provide insights into student progress, helping educators tailor their approach to learning.
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CA Department of Education@CADeptEd3 Nov 2023
State Supt. @TonyThurmond and CDE are working hard to recruit, retain, and diversify our #teacher workforce. There is a $20,000 scholarship for anyone who wants to #TeachInCA: 📲: Call 916-322-3051 📧: Email [email protected]
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CA Department of Education@CADeptEd31 Oct 2023
Have you checked out @CalkidsProgram? CalKIDS helps families save early for college. 💰🎓 Check to see if your child already has a college savings account in their name by visiting calkids.org
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When should a student be reclassified as fluent English proficient (RFEP)? Reclassification should take place as soon as the student meets all four criteria, at any time during the academic year. More reclassification FAQs at cde.ca.gov/sp/el/rd/elpacfaq…
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Correct link: cde.ca.gov/sp/el/rd/reclassi…
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The CDE Reclassification web page includes links to tools for each of the reclassification criteria, organized by criterion. Available at cde.ca.gov/sp/el/rd/
Image of the Reclassification Rainbow with the subtitle: Each criterion must be met by each student to be eligible. Below that there is an image of a rainbow with each color labeled criterion 1-4. Criterion 1: Summative ELPAC Overall PL 4 (Summative Alternate ELPAC Overall PL 3); Criterion 2: Teacher Evaluation (locally determined); Criterion 3: Parent Opinion and Consultation (locally determined); and Criterion 4: Basic skills relative to English proficient students (locally determined.

ALT Image of the Reclassification Rainbow with the subtitle: Each criterion must be met by each student to be eligible. Below that there is an image of a rainbow with each color labeled criterion 1-4. Criterion 1: Summative ELPAC Overall PL 4 (Summative Alternate ELPAC Overall PL 3); Criterion 2: Teacher Evaluation (locally determined); Criterion 3: Parent Opinion and Consultation (locally determined); and Criterion 4: Basic skills relative to English proficient students (locally determined.

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The Long Term English Learner Community of Practice web page is now live! Check it out for more info on the LTEL CoP and resources to support students identified as LTELs. More to come! cde.ca.gov/sp/el/er/ltelcop.…
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Check out the webinar series Recentering CA's ELA/ELD Framework! Register at us02web.zoom.us/webinar/regi…
Through collaborative breakouts and discussions, this series will familiarize educators with the ELA/ELD Framework as the primary guidance for comprehensive, evidence-based literacy instruction, including the CA Dyslexia Guidelines and the promotion of multilingualism and biliteracy. Dates and Times: Each webinar will be held from 3:30 to 4:45 p.m. on: • Tuesday, September 26, 2023 • Tuesday, October 10, 2023 • Tuesday, November 14, 2023 • Tuesday, December 12, 2023 • Tuesday, January 9, 2024 • Tuesday, February 13, 2024 • Tuesday, March 12, 2024 • Tuesday, April 9, 2024 • Tuesday, May 14, 2024 If you have questions about this series, please contact Dr. Bonnie Garcia, Statewide Literacy Co-Director by email at statewideliteracycampaign@cde.ca.gov.

ALT Through collaborative breakouts and discussions, this series will familiarize educators with the ELA/ELD Framework as the primary guidance for comprehensive, evidence-based literacy instruction, including the CA Dyslexia Guidelines and the promotion of multilingualism and biliteracy. Dates and Times: Each webinar will be held from 3:30 to 4:45 p.m. on: • Tuesday, September 26, 2023 • Tuesday, October 10, 2023 • Tuesday, November 14, 2023 • Tuesday, December 12, 2023 • Tuesday, January 9, 2024 • Tuesday, February 13, 2024 • Tuesday, March 12, 2024 • Tuesday, April 9, 2024 • Tuesday, May 14, 2024 If you have questions about this series, please contact Dr. Bonnie Garcia, Statewide Literacy Co-Director by email at [email protected].

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CA Department of Education@CADeptEd4 Aug 2023
"Addressing the educator shortage is one of the most important things we can do to support student achievement. The Summit and launch of the new coalition will help us maximize every idea and opportunity for reducing the teacher shortage," said State Superintendent @TonyThurmond.
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CA Department of Education@CADeptEd7 Aug 2023
Have you registered? 🖥️💡 Join State Superintendent @TonyThurmond and CDE on Wednesday, August 16 at 11 a.m. for a webinar to help schools provide an #ethnicstudies graduation requirement by the 2026 state deadline. Learn more: cde.ca.gov/nr/ne/yr23/yr23re…
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How will parents know what types of language and language acquisition programs are offered in an LEA? LEAs provide information to parents on the types of programs available in the district including a description of each program. More FAQs at cde.ca.gov/sp/el/er/edgefaq.…
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CA Multilingual Education retweeted
Dr. Nicole Chávez@NicoleDChavez13 Jul 2023
On July 12, 2017, this happened! Happy 6 years EL Roadmap!! Thank you to all the individuals involved in making this needed work happen. Positive momentum on behalf of our Multilingual Learners 💖 @MultilingualCA @OCDeptofEd @OCDEProjectGLAD @CABEBEBILINGUAL @CalTog @CALSAfamilia
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Californians Together@CalTog11 Jul 2023
Across the state, administrators are working to align district #EnglishLearner policies to the CA English Learner Roadmap. Sound like you? Whether you’re getting started or revising, this ELRISE! Microsite will help you get to where you need to go. caltog.co/3JTtPiJ
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CA Prof Learning@CaProfLearning12 Jul 2023
Did you know that @usedgov offers free webinars on current research? Check out the Best Practices Clearinghouse Events Calendar for upcoming sessions! bestpracticesclearinghouse.e…
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The EL Roadmap Resource Hub is a great one-stop shop for all things EL Roadmap, translating vision to action. Check it out at elroadmap.org.
Image of the EL Roadmap Resource Hub web page showing a picture of a road going through hills and ending in a pin. The words" Translating Vision to Action" are at the forefront and it includes links to "all resources," "administrators," "educators," "teacher educators," policymakers," and "families."

ALT Image of the EL Roadmap Resource Hub web page showing a picture of a road going through hills and ending in a pin. The words" Translating Vision to Action" are at the forefront and it includes links to "all resources," "administrators," "educators," "teacher educators," policymakers," and "families."

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