Welcoming the Refugee – Best Practices to Help the Displaced

This short blog article links out to two different projects that provide resources to help support refugee students and families: Welcoming the Refugee Article

ACCESS Data Validation

Time to validate the data for ACCESS testing.  The window for validation closes on Monday, May 7th. Please contact your DAC if there are issues with the data that need attention. Click on the following link for more info:

WIDA Data Verification Information

Register for May EL Coordinator Meeting!

The last EL Coordinator Network meeting of the year is coming up on May 11th! Topics include:

• ACCESS Result Resource Updates
• NEW English Learner Handbook from the DPI
• ESSA Updates
• End-of-the-year Program Spring Review
• Student Plans Requirements
• Title I and Title III Parent Engagement
• Network Resource Sharing
• ELs and Special Education

Click on the link to register: May 2018 EL Coordinator Meeting

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