TOM TORLAKSON State Superintendent of Public Instruction CALIFORNIA DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION Tom Torlakson, State Superintendent of Public Instruction Launching the ELA/ELD Framework September 30, 2015 San Bernardino County Superintendent of Schools

TOM TORLAKSON State Superintendent of Public Instruction Ensuring Equity: California’s Vision for Our Culturally & Linguistically Diverse Students Pam Spycher, California Comprehensive Center at WestEd; Framework Co-Author Vanessa Girard, Sacramento City Unified School District Presentation materials are available on the Digital Chalkboard ELA/ELD Framework Launch Events Web page at TOM TORLAKSON State Superintendent of Public Instruction 2

Objectives Become familiar with California’s vision for equity for culturally and linguistically diverse learners Understand how the ELA/ELD Framework illustrates access and equity through high quality curriculum and instruction 3

TOM TORLAKSON State Superintendent of Public Instruction All students deserve a world-class education. race ethnicity national origin age sex/gender sexual orientation gender identity disability language socioeconomic status ZIP code different Educational equity is the civil rights issue of our generation. – U.S. Department of Education 4

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Culturally and Linguistically Responsive Teaching Principles Self-educate Draw on and value students’ cultural backgrounds Address language status Expand language awareness Support the development of academic English Promote pride in cultural and linguistic heritage 6

TOM TORLAKSON State Superintendent of Public Instruction The Register Continuum AcademicEveryday 7

TOM TORLAKSON State Superintendent of Public Instruction Partner A tell Partner B what happened when you got a speeding ticket as if you were explaining it to your best friend and/or spouse. Partner B tell Partner A what happened when you got a speeding ticket as if you were explaining it to a 3 year-old child. Partner A tell Partner B what happened when you got a speeding ticket as if you were trying to persuade a traffic court judge to let you off the hook. Partner B tell Partner A what happened when you got a speeding ticket as if you were entertaining adults at a party. Supporting All Students to Become Proficient “Register Shifters” 8

TOM TORLAKSON State Superintendent of Public Instruction New Ways of Talking About Language Skim the page. What connections can you make between the “register shifting” task and Figure 9.12? Turn and talk with a partner. Skim the page. What connections can you make between the “register shifting” task and Figure 9.12? Turn and talk with a partner. 9

TOM TORLAKSON State Superintendent of Public Instruction 10 Front of Room Snapshot 3.7 Early Primary Snapshot 5.9 Upper Elementary Snapshot 6.7 Middle School Snapshot 7.1 High School Back of Room Snapshots Exploration!

TOM TORLAKSON State Superintendent of Public Instruction Snapshots Exploration! 2. Discuss your snapshot and notes with your group (4-5 people max). 1. Read, highlight, and annotate your snapshot. 3. Now find a friend who read a different snapshot and share. 11

TOM TORLAKSON State Superintendent of Public Instruction Next Steps …  What’s one thing you will do in the next week as a result of the session?  Be ready to share your idea. 12

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