WIDA National Conference

Registration is now open for the WIDA National Conference, being held in Detroit from October 23-26, 2018. The conference theme is "Schools and Communities Empowering One Another". October 23rd is the pre-conference date, and the main conference sessions are October 24-26th. For more information, click on the link below:

2018 WIDA National Conference

ACCESS Score Resources Updated for 2017-18

Score report resources for 2017-18 testing are now updated on the WIDA website. Click on the link below for more information:

ACCESS for ELLs 2.0 Summative Assessment

WIDA needs your help!

In 2019, WIDA will introduce a standards-based instructional framework. Throughout 2018-2021, educators across the consortium will be invited to engage in a 3-year implementation process. You can help support the development of this framework by providing input about the draft version. ALL stakeholders involved in language learner education are invited to comment to make sure this work meets the needs of their students. The draft will be posted and open for public feedback from March 22 to April 20, 2018. Click on the links below for more information!

WIDA Standards Update Announcement Flyer
Instructions and Drafts for Review Website

The Reading Together Project seeks to address the lack of children’s books that speak to the experience of being an Asian Pacific Islander (API) child or youth in the United States. The project supports the development of English literacy skills while recognizing cultural heritage, and creating opportunities for children and families to learn about API cultural heritage together.

Click on the link to download or order books from this project: Reading Together Project Website

March EL Coordinator Network Meeting Agenda

For anyone who couldn't make it to the meeting last Friday, here's a link to the agenda, which contains links to resources, updates, and technology tools that were shared at the meeting:

March EL Coordinator Network Meeting Agenda

Upcoming MinneTESOL Events

For those of you close to the border, MinneTESOL is holding some upcoming EL events:

March 19, 2018 (7-9pm) - MinneTESOL Coffee & Conversations 

April 21, 2018 - MinneSLIFE annual meeting: MinneSLIFE Spring Fling

You can checkout their website and Facebook page for more information (links below).

MinneTESOL Website

MinneTESOL Facebook Page

Scaffolding Language in Content Area Classrooms

This workshop is a great opportunity for teachers looking for strategies to support English learners in their classrooms!

Workshop Flyer