EL Leader Toolkit

My goal is to provide monthly reminders and resources within the EL Leader Toolkit to help you navigate all things pertaining to English Learner compliance and instruction.

ESC Region 11 ESSA Team Lead

Email: myocom@esc11.net
Website: https://www.esc11.net/Page/719#calendar13881/20191120/month
Location: Education Service Center Region 11, South Cherry Lane, White Settlement, TX, USA
Phone: 817-740-7563
Twitter: @myocomesc11

ESC Region 11 EL Professional Learning for 21-22

https://www.smore.com/mnzuv

ESSA Consolidated Application Training (TEA-provided)

June 8, 9:00 - 11:00 a.m.

Register here

preLAS/LAS Links Training Schedule and Registration

July-August 2021

Register here

• Title III Symposium Registration (FREE)
  
• Title III Symposium Call for Proposals - deadline to submit is Friday, May 21st

Texas Gateway

• ELPS trainings are being moved into TEA Learn platform.

• Sheltered Instruction trainings are being redesigned.

HLS-online

• Can the original be kept digitally or must be a hard copy? Answer: This is a local decision as long as it is accessible for LEA transfer requests.

LPAC Parent Representative

• Optional LPAC parent rep is still allowable at this time.
  

TEA is planning for the 21-22 school year and would like your feedback on EL Summer School and topics for next year's meetings. Please complete the two surveys below:

• EL Summer School

• Topics for 21-22 (Google form) for the English Learner Support Division Live Meetings

• DLI Framework

• EL Family Empowerment Toolkit

• Content-Based Language Instructional Online course and resources

• More defined collaboration with other areas (SPED, Early Childhood, etc.)
  
• Supporting ELs with Multiple Needs Interactive Resource
  

• Updated and revised English Learner Program Implementation rubrics and training

• Continued support of teacher certification in ESL and Bilingual

• Expanded supports for biliteracy instruction

Myth #1 - Supporting EL Newcomers (image coming soon)

Myth #2 - Bilingual Education and Special Education

Myth #3 - Reclassification of DLI one-way students

• AmplioSpeech-MTA and Esperanza

• Remote or in person

• FREE to LEAs (TEA covers cost through 2023)

• FREE Training MTA and Esperanza for interventionist

• Learn more here: https://www.ampliospeech.com/dyslexia-by-amplio/
• Registration site: https://www.ampliospeech.com/dyslexia-by-amplio/
  

• Recording of Amplio’s Esperanza launch: https://tea.texas.gov/academics/special-student-populations/special-education/recent-and-upcoming-tea-webinars

• NEW 20-21 Reclassification Guidance Video
  
• 20-21 EOY LPAC Guidance Checklist
  

• Complete LPACs in spring for reclassification when possible

• Don’t wait to LPAC in case students transfer to another LEA.

• No blanket decisions allowed

• LAS Links only allowed for students that didn’t have the opportunity to participate in TELPAS.

ELLA (middle school) /ESOL I and II (high school)

• substitute courses

• not required

• no proficiency level attached

• one or the other (ELLA or ELAR; ESOL I and II or English I and II
  

ELDA (high school)

• only up to 2 credits
  
• not required
  
• must be partnered with English I or II/ESOl I and II
  

2020-2021 English Learner Guidance and FAQ

https://tea.texas.gov/sites/default/files/covid/2021-English-Learner-Summer-School-Guidance.pdf

To the Administrator Addressed: Summer School Program for ELs in KG and 1st-Grade Reimbursements https://tea.texas.gov/about-tea/news-and-multimedia/correspondence/taa-letters/summer-school-program-for-english-learners-els-in-kindergarten-and-first-grade-reimbursements-0

NEW EL Student Report by Category and Grade Level

https://rptsvr1.tea.texas.gov/adhocrpt/adlepcg.html

2020 Summer School Data Collections and Reimbursement Reminders:

• For LEAs that have completed the 2020 EL summer school program requirements during the summer of 2020: Participation data was collected in PEIMS Submission 4 on Thursday, August 27, 2020. No additional data collection is required.
• For LEAs that are currently completing the 2020 EL summer school program: Participation data will be collected through PEIMS Submission 4 and is due to TEA on Thursday, August 26, 2021.

Example Scenarios for Linguistic Progress Monitoring:

Pre-K

• preLAS (fall and spring)
• preLAS (fall and beginning of KG)
• Circle (fall and spring)
• LEA-created/choice (fall and spring)

KG

• preLAS (fall) and TELPAS (spring)
• Holistic TELPAS (fall) and official TELPAS (spring)
• LEA-created/choice (fall and spring)

1st-12th Grade

• TELPAS

• The annual evaluation report shall be presented to the board of trustees before November 1 of each year, and the report shall be retained at the school district level in accordance with TEC, §29.062.
• Refer to Chapter 89 and use the list of requirements to create a board report.
  
• Reach out to neighboring districts/charter schools for examples.
• EL Program Implementation Rubrics can be utilized.

Does the certification work?

https://tea.texas.gov/academics/special-student-populations/english-learner-support/bilingual-education-exception-and-esl-waiver-resources

What certifications are needed for teachers in Bilingual and ESL Programs?

https://tea.texas.gov/academics/special-student-populations/english-learner-support/bilingual-education-exception-and-esl-waiver-resources

Title III, Part A ESSA Consolidated Grant Application

• TEA will release on May 26, 2021

• PS3106 GRANT APPLICATION

• PR3002 COMPLIANCE REPORT

• PS 3114 LEAs with Immigrant increase

• PR 3114 Compliance Report

• eGrants must be completed in Chrome

• TIII Carryover

• TIII funds do not have limitations on the amount of carryover. It is always recommended to expend the funds for the grant period awarded.

Federal Updates:

• Changes to Federal Grant Regulations: https://tea.texas.gov/sites/default/files/Changes-to-Federal-Grant-Regulations.pdf

• Entitlement Planning Amounts: https://tea.texas.gov/finance-and-grants/grants/grants-administration/applying-for-a-grant/entitlements

• Update to Fund Codes: https://tea.texas.gov/sites/default/files/Update-to-Fund-Codes.pdf

• ESSER Guidance: https://docs.zohopublic.com/file/53co035c835a8dbed421f86c77e94d2897a74

• ESSER III

• 20% of funds to address learning loss

• ELs are one of the subgroups

• NAELPA ESSER Guidance (an outside resource with EL information)

Federal Reminders:

• LEA must give public notice

• Grant writing cannot fund a person completing or submitting the grant with federal funds.

Training:

• Statewide training series for Consolidated Grant

• ESSER III

• Live Q&A

Resources:

USDE Fact Sheet: https://www2.ed.gov/policy/rights/guid/unaccompanied-children-2.pdf

USDE Guide – Immigrant Children: https://www2.ed.gov/policy/rights/guid/unaccompanied-children.html

USDE Newcomer Toolkit: https://www2.ed.gov/about/offices/list/oela/newcomers-toolkit/ncomertoolkit.pdf

5 Instructional Methods: https://www.txel.org/media/gxxbnvmo/5methodsenglishlearners_remote-learning.pdf

Placement

Be mindful of:

• trauma

• no schooling

• age

Supporting ELs in Texas Portal

https://www.txel.org

TEA English Learner FAQ-LPAC

https://tea.texas.gov/sites/default/files/English%20Learner%20-%20LPAC%20FAQ.pdf

Guidance on Identification and Placement of ELs Prior to Kindergarten

https://tea.texas.gov/sites/default/files/Guidance%20on%20Identification%20and%20Placement%20of%20English%20Learners%20Prior%20to%20Kindergarten.pdf

Guidance on Identification/Reclassification: LPAC and ARD Collaboration

https://www.txel.org/media/ifsn5jzy/guidance-on-identification-reclassification-lpac-and-ard-committee-collaboration.pdf

LPAC Guidance on Deaf/Hard of Hearing

https://tea.texas.gov/sites/default/files/LPAC%20-%20Deaf-HH%20Guidance%20November%202019.pdf

Latest News from TEA/ESC Region 11

https://www.esc11.net/Page/8985

ESC Region 11 English Learner Support Page

https://www.esc11.net/Page/719

TSDS PEIMS for English Learners

• Explanatory video (Running time: 29:58) and PowerPoint
• LEP/EL Decision Chart LPAC with PEIMS codes
• Code Guide for Bilingual and ESL Program Association (Revised July 2020)

ESL Certification Training

• FREE TEA ESL Certification Training online course at www.txeslprep.org. More information: video and flyer

• TExES English as a Second Language (ESL) Supplemental #154 Preparation Manual
  
• ESC Region 11 Bilingual/ESL Certification Padlet

Bilingual Certification Pathways

https://tea.texas.gov/sites/default/files/Bilingual%20Education%20Certification%20Pathways%20updated%20Feb%202020.pdf

Online modules: https://www.txel.org/lpac/trainingresources/

Suggested forms: https://www.txel.org/lpac/

Guidance on Identification/Reclassification: LPAC and ARD Collaboration

https://www.txel.org/media/ifsn5jzy/guidance-on-identification-reclassification-lpac-and-ard-committee-collaboration.pdf

LPAC Guidance on Deaf/Hard of Hearing

https://tea.texas.gov/sites/default/files/LPAC%20-%20Deaf-HH%20Guidance%20November%202019.pdf

Process for Considering Reclassification of English Learners Who Also Have Identified Special Needs

https://www.txel.org/media/2ybnihyx/process-for-considering-reclassification-of-els-who-also-have-special-needs.pdf

EL Guidance and Checklists

• SY 2020-2021 English Learner Implementation Guidance (PDF) November 19, 2020
• SY 20-21 English Learner Guidance--updated March 11, 2021
• 2020-2021 Beginning-of-Year (BOY) LPAC Guidance Checklist
• 2020-2021 Middle-of-Year (BOY) LPAC Guidance Checklist
• 2020-2021 End-of-Year (EOY LPAC Guidance Checklist
• 2020-2021 English Learner Reclassification Criteria and Guidance

Fact Sheets

• Fact Sheet # 1 (EL Demographics)
• Fact Sheet # 2 (Program Models)
• Fact Sheet # 3 (Certification)
• Fact Sheet # 4 (Funding)

LAS Links Texas/DRC:

• https://laslinks.com/texas/

DRC/LAS Links FAQs:

• https://sites.google.com/datarecognitioncorp.com/las-links-texas
  

Ordering:

Texas orders must be submitted to the dedicated Texas email box or by calling the Texas phone line:

• LAS Orders (phone) 833-867-5679 Option 1 LAS Orders
• (email) LASOrderTX@datarecognitioncorp.com
  

• Order testing material
• Texas Reclassification Training Academy (After submitting your order for the Texas Reclassification Training Academy, you will receive a follow-up email with further instructions. You can access the training academy as well as training videos and additional resources for testing.)
  
• Have Questions? Contact Riverside Publishing here.

• ESC Region 11 EL Instructional Resources
• Instructional Resources
• Succeeding in a Diverse Classroom Monthly Smore
• Digital Resources

Let's Practice English Pre-K-12th

• Pre-K-5
  
• 6-8
• 9-12
• Let's Practice English with Pictures Pre-K-5th
• Let's Practice English with Pictures 6th-12th
• Read, Talk, Write Pre-K-12
• No Se Necesita Tecnología
  

NO-TECH ESL ACTIVITIES FOR K-8TH BY LANGUAGE

31 Languages

Translation Support:
How to Translate Options

Zoom Directions

English, Spanish, Arabic, German, & Polish

Need to print packets for students? Our print shop is open! https://www.esc11.net/domain/317

Bilingual Education Program Brochures

• Bilingual Education Program (English)
• Bilingual Education Program (Spanish)
• Bilingual Education Program (Vietnamese)

English as a Second Language (ESL) Program Brochures

• ESL Program (English)
• ESL Program (Spanish)
• ESL Program (Vietnamese)

Supporting ELs in Texas--Parents & Families

• COVID-19 Resources
• Elementary School
• Middle School
• High School
• English Learner Assessments in Texas
• Prekindergarten
• Adult ESL Classes in the Area

Tips for Families with English Learners

• English / Spanish / Vietnamese / Arabic (PDF)

Additional Resources:

• Parent Resources
  
• ESC Region 11 Parent Site
  
• TEA EL Support Parents & Families Resources
  
• Helpful Websites for At-Home Learning
  
• Statewide Parent and Family Resources for Learning At-Home
  

I am not perfect, so if you see errors or find broken links, please give me grace.

• Online modules have replaced TEA/ESC training.
• LEAs will utilize TEA's online LPAC modules to train staff.
• ESC Region 11 will offer LPAC Year-at-a-Glance for NEW and RETURNING leaders in July and August. These sessions will be a Q&A and highlight key need-to-knows. Please note that these sessions will not take the place of the online LPAC modules/annual training.

LB 05.17.21