Kara Mitchell Viesca University of Colorado Denver Innovative Professional Development for Teachers of Multilingual Learners Kara Mitchell Viesca University of Colorado Denver

e-Learning Communities for Academic Language Learning in Mathematics and Science (eCALLMS) Overarching Goal: Support teachers and teacher educators in developing linguistically responsive practices that support multilingual learners language and content development as well as bilingualism/biliteracy development.

eCALLMS: Guiding Frameworks Linguistically Responsive Teacher Education Standards of Effective Pedagogy

Linguistically Responsive Teaching Orientations of Linguistically Responsive Teachers Sociolinguistic consciousness Value for linguistic diversity Inclination to advocate for bilingual students Knowledge and Skills of Linguistically Responsive Teachers Learning about bilingual students’ language backgrounds, experiences, and proficiencies. Identifying the language demands of classroom tasks. Applying key principles of second language learner Scaffolding instruction to promote bilingual students’ learning. (Lucas & Villegas, 2011)

Online learning modules Academic Language in Science Academic Language in Mathematics Language Acquisition

Critical Friends Review Module Design Process Design: MLL & Content Critical Friends Review Beta Test & Revise Full Launch

Free and Flexible 6 Weeks 2 hours of teacher time per week Upon completion, a teacher can receive a certificate documenting 12 contact hours of PD (for re-licensure)

What were the strengths and weaknesses of participating and collaborating in an online professional learning network? “I think the strengths were moving through the module together, being able to support each other and discuss what we learned, as well as seeing ways that we implemented ideas. The weaknesses were only related to the links or technology that sometimes didn't work. Overall, I would say the module was a success.” “I really like being able to work at my own pace, having access to all of the information/learning at any given time, and applying the new learning into my instruction where I see it best fit.” “It was nice to hear what other teachers had to say. It is good to collaborate online because you can get ideas, see what works/doesn't, or get help.”

Would you recommend this module to other teachers? “I would recommend this module to others as I felt it deepened my understanding of second language acquisition. I walked away with more knowledge and hands on strategies to meet my student's needs.” “YES, I really will recommend this module!” “I would recommend this module to other teachers, especially teachers with limited training in teaching bilingual students. I do not think most teachers realize how explicitly they have to teach content specific vocabulary, nor have the teaching strategies to do so. It is a good way to have teachers realize that we are all language teachers no matter what the content.”

Currently Available Modules 5E Planning Model (3-5) Fully Charged (3-5) Supporting Multilingual Learners in Science Numbers & Operations (K-2) Fractions (3-5) Ratios (5-8) Supporting Multilingual Learners in Mathematics Second Language Acquisition (K-12) Culturally & Linguistically Diverse Education Connected to CO Teacher Quality Standards, WIDA, Common Core, and Next Generation Science Standards

Modules Being Tested This Fall (Released in Early 2015) Science Inquiry (4-8) (Anticipate release Feb. 2015) Supporting Multilingual Learners in Science Functions (8) (Begin Testing in JANUARY) Supporting Multilingual Learners in Mathematics Language Grouping Strategies (K-12) (Feb.) Learning through Two Languages (K-12) (Jan.) Language & Concept Development (K-12) (Feb.) Culturally & Linguistically Diverse Education Already Testing (Aug. 25th – Oct. 5th) Learning Through Two Languages (K-12) Testing Begins Oct. 13th and Ends Nov. 23rd Science: Inquiry (4-8) Language & Concept Development (K-12) Language Grouping Strategies (K-12) Connected to CO Teacher Quality Standards, WIDA, Common Core, and Next Generation Science Standards

Modules in Development Communicating Results and Conclusions (TBD) Transforming Space and Time (TBD) Supporting Multilingual Learners in Science Geometric Measurement (3) Geomapping and Math (3-5) Supporting Multilingual Learners in Mathematics Writing Development (3-5) Equity for Bilingual Students (K-12) Race in Education (K-12) What is language? (K-12) Initial Literacy in Spanish (K-2) Series of modules on Standards of Effective Pedagogy (K-12) Culturally & Linguistically Diverse Education Connected to CO Teacher Quality Standards, WIDA, Common Core, and Next Generation Science Standards

How do we start? Recommend groups of 3-8 teachers Names, email addresses Participate in a webinar Give us 2 weeks advanced notice

Who’s Using our Modules? Finland! Germany! Falcon, Summit, JeffCo, Ignacio, Adams 14, Adams 50, and Brighton (27J) are districts that are using our modules or are planning to. You!? 

Thank You! Kara Mitchell Viesca Kara.Viesca@ucdenver.edu http://ecallms.ucdsehd.net/ ecallms@ucdenver.edu