BE/ESL Directors' Quarterly Meeting by Carlene Thomas https://padlet.com/carlene_thomas/Jan9Quarterly January 9, 2018 en-us 2018-01-08 20:50:49 UTC 2018-01-12 16:27:04 UTC hello@padlet.com https://padlet-assets.s3.amazonaws.com/icons/Clouds.png My district will have to go to private schools to administer oral language assessments? https://padlet.com/carlene_thomas/Jan9Quarterly/wish/219779595 2018-01-09 15:24:50 UTC https://padlet.com/carlene_thomas/Jan9Quarterly/wish/219779595 Can students exit in the fall when results are received? https://padlet.com/carlene_thomas/Jan9Quarterly/wish/219787870 2018-01-09 15:37:58 UTC https://padlet.com/carlene_thomas/Jan9Quarterly/wish/219787870 Grade level or District? https://padlet.com/carlene_thomas/Jan9Quarterly/wish/219790874 When determining exit criteria for student exit, is that determination by grade level or by district (all grades)? example TELPAS for secondary and OLPT for Elementary]]> 2018-01-09 15:42:23 UTC https://padlet.com/carlene_thomas/Jan9Quarterly/wish/219790874 If we continue to serve students at the BOY until exit criteria has determined to have been met, do we also continue to code those students as LEP? https://padlet.com/carlene_thomas/Jan9Quarterly/wish/219794069 2018-01-09 15:46:58 UTC https://padlet.com/carlene_thomas/Jan9Quarterly/wish/219794069 https://padlet.com/carlene_thomas/Jan9Quarterly/wish/219824047 Does. Meet count twice?


]]> 2018-01-09 16:30:59 UTC https://padlet.com/carlene_thomas/Jan9Quarterly/wish/219824047 "school's report card" https://padlet.com/carlene_thomas/Jan9Quarterly/wish/219831691 Will the "school's report card" look the same as last year? (Index 1, 2, & 3?)]]> 2018-01-09 16:42:17 UTC https://padlet.com/carlene_thomas/Jan9Quarterly/wish/219831691 Rosetta Stone https://padlet.com/carlene_thomas/Jan9Quarterly/wish/219846801 Is there a minimum number of students to order?  Can you subscribe to as little as 1 license?

]]> 2018-01-09 17:05:53 UTC https://padlet.com/carlene_thomas/Jan9Quarterly/wish/219846801 Please provide BEAM symposium link again. https://padlet.com/carlene_thomas/Jan9Quarterly/wish/219847629 2018-01-09 17:07:06 UTC https://padlet.com/carlene_thomas/Jan9Quarterly/wish/219847629 Rosetta Stone https://padlet.com/carlene_thomas/Jan9Quarterly/wish/219854078 Could R10 host a Rosetta Stone training for teachers/admin?  It's a great resource and I don't think we utilize it to it's maximum potential.

]]> 2018-01-09 17:17:31 UTC https://padlet.com/carlene_thomas/Jan9Quarterly/wish/219854078 I think ELPS training should be a must like GT summer training ? How is with me? How can we get all teachers on board to being reminded about how important this is...... https://padlet.com/carlene_thomas/Jan9Quarterly/wish/219854248

]]> 2018-01-09 17:17:48 UTC https://padlet.com/carlene_thomas/Jan9Quarterly/wish/219854248 Sheltered Instruction for Secondary https://padlet.com/carlene_thomas/Jan9Quarterly/wish/219854602 2018-01-09 17:18:20 UTC https://padlet.com/carlene_thomas/Jan9Quarterly/wish/219854602 Scheduling Support of ELs https://padlet.com/carlene_thomas/Jan9Quarterly/wish/219854851 Strategic and creative ways to schedule EL to support inclusive language support]]> 2018-01-09 17:18:45 UTC https://padlet.com/carlene_thomas/Jan9Quarterly/wish/219854851 Academic Content for core subjects https://padlet.com/carlene_thomas/Jan9Quarterly/wish/219854873 2018-01-09 17:18:47 UTC https://padlet.com/carlene_thomas/Jan9Quarterly/wish/219854873 More OLPT training needed (for administration) https://padlet.com/carlene_thomas/Jan9Quarterly/wish/219855156 2018-01-09 17:19:14 UTC https://padlet.com/carlene_thomas/Jan9Quarterly/wish/219855156 Bilingual program models for small/mid-sized districts https://padlet.com/carlene_thomas/Jan9Quarterly/wish/219855197 2018-01-09 17:19:17 UTC https://padlet.com/carlene_thomas/Jan9Quarterly/wish/219855197 Duties of BE/ESL Director or Coordinator in different districts https://padlet.com/carlene_thomas/Jan9Quarterly/wish/219855319 2018-01-09 17:19:30 UTC https://padlet.com/carlene_thomas/Jan9Quarterly/wish/219855319 Students working below grade level https://padlet.com/carlene_thomas/Jan9Quarterly/wish/219855433 2018-01-09 17:19:39 UTC https://padlet.com/carlene_thomas/Jan9Quarterly/wish/219855433 getting ready for TELPAS-raters requirements etc. lbush3 https://padlet.com/carlene_thomas/Jan9Quarterly/wish/219855499 2018-01-09 17:19:46 UTC https://padlet.com/carlene_thomas/Jan9Quarterly/wish/219855499 Roles of ELL/BIL Instructional Specialist https://padlet.com/carlene_thomas/Jan9Quarterly/wish/219855638 Instructional Coach for LOTE in districts

]]> 2018-01-09 17:20:00 UTC https://padlet.com/carlene_thomas/Jan9Quarterly/wish/219855638 ELLA courses https://padlet.com/carlene_thomas/Jan9Quarterly/wish/219855645 Brainstorming ideas on the structure and content of the upcoming ELLA courses to be offered in 2019]]> 2018-01-09 17:20:01 UTC https://padlet.com/carlene_thomas/Jan9Quarterly/wish/219855645 Integrating ELPS across the content areas - how to get all content teachers on board https://padlet.com/carlene_thomas/Jan9Quarterly/wish/219855906 2018-01-09 17:20:31 UTC https://padlet.com/carlene_thomas/Jan9Quarterly/wish/219855906 Evaluation of DL Programs https://padlet.com/carlene_thomas/Jan9Quarterly/wish/219855916 2018-01-09 17:20:32 UTC https://padlet.com/carlene_thomas/Jan9Quarterly/wish/219855916 Rosetta Stone Updates and Trainings diana_pecorino https://padlet.com/carlene_thomas/Jan9Quarterly/wish/219855926 2018-01-09 17:20:33 UTC https://padlet.com/carlene_thomas/Jan9Quarterly/wish/219855926 Getting your principals on board - with prioritizing EL instruction and compliance. https://padlet.com/carlene_thomas/Jan9Quarterly/wish/219855927 2018-01-09 17:20:33 UTC https://padlet.com/carlene_thomas/Jan9Quarterly/wish/219855927 Resources that actually work for Bil/ESL students and teachers https://padlet.com/carlene_thomas/Jan9Quarterly/wish/219855959 2018-01-09 17:20:37 UTC https://padlet.com/carlene_thomas/Jan9Quarterly/wish/219855959 Staffing Models for various size and types of programs. https://padlet.com/carlene_thomas/Jan9Quarterly/wish/219856386 2018-01-09 17:21:24 UTC https://padlet.com/carlene_thomas/Jan9Quarterly/wish/219856386 LTELs zgonzalez2 https://padlet.com/carlene_thomas/Jan9Quarterly/wish/219858165 PD, speakers?
secondary program models ESL, sheltered ?

]]> 2018-01-09 17:24:20 UTC https://padlet.com/carlene_thomas/Jan9Quarterly/wish/219858165 TELPAS https://padlet.com/carlene_thomas/Jan9Quarterly/wish/219920639 If district depends on TELPAS for scheduling at secondary level; what is an alternative to use?]]> 2018-01-09 19:08:49 UTC https://padlet.com/carlene_thomas/Jan9Quarterly/wish/219920639 BE/ESL Coord role vs Testing Coordinator Role re TELPAS https://padlet.com/carlene_thomas/Jan9Quarterly/wish/219921651 2018-01-09 19:10:24 UTC https://padlet.com/carlene_thomas/Jan9Quarterly/wish/219921651 Should raters always be ELA instructors or can any and all content areas rate? https://padlet.com/carlene_thomas/Jan9Quarterly/wish/219925097 2018-01-09 19:15:43 UTC https://padlet.com/carlene_thomas/Jan9Quarterly/wish/219925097 LEP Exit Question https://padlet.com/carlene_thomas/Jan9Quarterly/wish/219925308 If the district decides to use an alternate (ie: IPT) for listening and speaking and the student does not meet criteria...then when TELPAS scores arrive, we should not then use TELPAS scores if they are advanced high? Because that would be using different tools for different students, right?]]> 2018-01-09 19:16:05 UTC https://padlet.com/carlene_thomas/Jan9Quarterly/wish/219925308 Years in US Schools https://padlet.com/carlene_thomas/Jan9Quarterly/wish/219927528 What is the definition for Years in US Schools with the new Yr 1, Yr 2, and Yr 3 accountability?  Does the 60 day rule apply to this?]]> 2018-01-09 19:19:46 UTC https://padlet.com/carlene_thomas/Jan9Quarterly/wish/219927528 Are there time constraints for TELPAS like STAAR https://padlet.com/carlene_thomas/Jan9Quarterly/wish/219932419 2018-01-09 19:28:46 UTC https://padlet.com/carlene_thomas/Jan9Quarterly/wish/219932419 can you show us the student training modules for TELPAS listening and speaking? https://padlet.com/carlene_thomas/Jan9Quarterly/wish/219932654 2018-01-09 19:29:08 UTC https://padlet.com/carlene_thomas/Jan9Quarterly/wish/219932654 https://padlet.com/carlene_thomas/Jan9Quarterly/wish/219933523 With the new online testing for 2-12, do we have to administer the tests on separate days or are they to be administered in one session?]]> 2018-01-09 19:30:30 UTC https://padlet.com/carlene_thomas/Jan9Quarterly/wish/219933523 TELPAS https://padlet.com/carlene_thomas/Jan9Quarterly/wish/219934025 Are we required to use the same criteria for exit across the district, per school, per grade level, etc.?

]]> 2018-01-09 19:31:17 UTC https://padlet.com/carlene_thomas/Jan9Quarterly/wish/219934025 Are districts still getting "pinged" for long term ELLs? https://padlet.com/carlene_thomas/Jan9Quarterly/wish/219940858 2018-01-09 19:42:24 UTC https://padlet.com/carlene_thomas/Jan9Quarterly/wish/219940858 TELPAS Speaking https://padlet.com/carlene_thomas/Jan9Quarterly/wish/219947130 Are there any accommodations for students with documented speech (articulation) difficulties?

]]> 2018-01-09 19:52:39 UTC https://padlet.com/carlene_thomas/Jan9Quarterly/wish/219947130 TELPAS. https://padlet.com/carlene_thomas/Jan9Quarterly/wish/219948743 If we choose to use the Woodcock when can we start testing to determine exit? April?

]]> 2018-01-09 19:56:01 UTC https://padlet.com/carlene_thomas/Jan9Quarterly/wish/219948743 https://padlet.com/carlene_thomas/Jan9Quarterly/wish/219955084 Is it ok to proctor the calibration for our campuses after you have calibrated yourself?]]> 2018-01-09 20:07:54 UTC https://padlet.com/carlene_thomas/Jan9Quarterly/wish/219955084 Resources https://padlet.com/carlene_thomas/Jan9Quarterly/wish/219957449 https://tea.texas.gov/student.assessment/ell/telpas/

https://tea.texas.gov/Student_Testing_and_Accountability/Testing/Student_Assessment_Overview/Accommodation_Resources/2018_Accessibility/]]> 2018-01-09 20:12:29 UTC https://padlet.com/carlene_thomas/Jan9Quarterly/wish/219957449 Proctors https://padlet.com/carlene_thomas/Jan9Quarterly/wish/219960228 If we are the proctors, do we (Bil/ESL Coordinators) take the Calibration test BEFORE all teachers?

]]> 2018-01-09 20:17:51 UTC https://padlet.com/carlene_thomas/Jan9Quarterly/wish/219960228 where do you find the test nav? lbush3 https://padlet.com/carlene_thomas/Jan9Quarterly/wish/219962482 2018-01-09 20:22:51 UTC https://padlet.com/carlene_thomas/Jan9Quarterly/wish/219962482 Title III Parent Involvement Resources (workshops/presentations/ programs/etc.) https://padlet.com/carlene_thomas/Jan9Quarterly/wish/220195145 2018-01-10 15:05:15 UTC https://padlet.com/carlene_thomas/Jan9Quarterly/wish/220195145 Alternate assessment ideas for newcomers (on common unit assessments, etc.) https://padlet.com/carlene_thomas/Jan9Quarterly/wish/221029943 We are stressing the idea that teachers need to assess for content and not language for newcomers. We need practical ideas for teachers to use to assess content. They have limited time to create/implement an alternate assessment. How do teacher give a grade? ]]> 2018-01-12 16:24:21 UTC https://padlet.com/carlene_thomas/Jan9Quarterly/wish/221029943