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MTEL Voucher

davidvalade — 2025-03-19 14:04:25 UTC

I don’t know what the voucher is that Andy just mentioned. Thank you.

College credits

2025-03-19 14:06:26 UTC

What other new colleges are accepting the Seal of Biliteracy?

Co-designing with Families

2025-03-19 14:23:46 UTC

Were families of EL students involved as decision-makers in the development of the program?

Application Form

emilyburdick — 2025-03-19 14:25:28 UTC

Would love to see the application form! We currently can click on the link but do not have permission to access the actual form. Thanks!

Question from Zoom Chat

elenitairizarryramos — 2025-03-19 14:29:23 UTC

Was there any significant upset from the community if they did not get chosen in the lottery?

Test Funding

davidvalade — 2025-03-19 14:39:51 UTC

(from Chat) This is great - how do you fund the SOBL assessments?

Link posted by Andy regarding funding for SoB:

2025-03-19 14:43:50 UTC

If ELs don't pass the ACCESS test, passing the ELA MCAS would do, right?

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Family Engagement

elenitairizarryramos — 2025-03-19 15:23:34 UTC

From Chat: Family Engagement at work! When schools, families, and community partners collaborate, students success soars. Can you please share if/how you've included families as co-decision-makers/members of the planning committees?

DLBE Program Structure

elenitairizarryramos — 2025-03-19 15:30:06 UTC

Question from Chat: Are all the programs two-way or are any of them one way?

Programs

elenitairizarryramos — 2025-03-19 15:34:55 UTC

Can you just describe your programs from the last slide

Blueprint for English Learner Success

elenitairizarryramos — 2025-03-19 15:54:11 UTC

ML Look-for Tool

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Attendance Matters!

emilyburdick — 2025-03-19 16:07:29 UTC

Check out Emergence's Power of Presence video here: https://www.mass.gov/news/springfield-school-creates-winning-attendance-video

Googl Drive with Draft Documents

elenitairizarryramos — 2025-03-19 16:08:21 UTC

ML Feedback Form

elenitairizarryramos — 2025-03-19 16:10:06 UTC

Please provide feedback on this form by April 30, 2025.

Newcomers Support Community

2025-03-19 16:16:29 UTC

Thanks for highlighting newcomer needs, Selvi. If it can help any of you, as leaders, the Federation for Children with Special Needs has a Newcomer Support Community. https://fcsn.org/newcomers/

Bring Community Resources in during parent events

2025-03-19 16:17:18 UTC

Thanks, Emily. Love the idea of bringing community resources in on parent-teacher/open house events!

Family Engagement / APPLE Institute

2025-03-19 16:19:53 UTC

Laura has been a co-decision-maker with an ELPAC family leader and community partners this year through the Federation's Advanced Parent/Professional Education (APPLE) Institute. www.fcsn.org/apple/ The Pittsfield team has been doing amazing work together. If anyone wants to do similar work, please reach out: Meghan Chapman mchapman@fcsn.org.

Links & Resources in One Place

2025-03-19 16:48:35 UTC

Session Recording

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Session Recording

davidvalade — 2025-03-19 18:36:44 UTC

The panel discussion featured four new leaders from western Massachusetts, each presenting their experiences and challenges in managing diverse language populations in their respective school districts. The leaders emphasized the importance of connecting community resources, improving family engagement, and providing support for English learner students. They also expressed appreciation for DESE and OLA support and suggested improvements such as regional networking opportunities and more in-person meetings for leaders in nearby districts.

Brockton Student Song

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Opening Remarks and SSOBL

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