TOM TORLAKSON State Superintendent of Public Instruction
CALIFORNIA DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION Tom Torlakson, State Superintendent of Public Instruction
Launching the ELA/ELD Framework
Santa Clara County Office of Education
April 25, 2016
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
Liz Jameyson, California Comprehensive Center at WestEd;
Rhonda Beasley, Santa Clara County Office of Education
To access all materials electronically go to http://bit.ly/1nshGnn
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TOM TORLAKSON State Superintendent of Public Instruction
TOM TORLAKSON State Superintendent of Public Instruction
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
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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
TOM TORLAKSON State Superintendent of Public Instruction
TOM TORLAKSON State Superintendent of Public Instruction
Gallery Walk
1. Take a few minutes to stroll around the room and read quotes carefully.
2. When you hear the timer, stand by the one that most resonated with you.
3. Discuss your connection with the Quote/Excerpt with other colleagues standing with you.
4. What do you have questions about? 5
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TOM TORLAKSON State Superintendent of Public Instruction
TOM TORLAKSON State Superintendent of Public Instruction
Culturally and Linguistically Responsive Teaching (CLRT)
• Skim the Ch. 9, Figure 9.11 handout.
• Highlight one sentence or phrase you find interesting, important, or thought-provoking.
• Share your sentence or phrase with a partner and explain why you chose it.
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Flossie & the Fox book video
Narrated by Author Patricia C. McKissack
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Flossie & the Fox book video
Debrief
•What did you notice about the characters, language, setting, and story line?
• How might a book such as Flossie and
the Fox help classrooms be more
culturally and linguistically responsive?
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The Register Continuum
Academic Everyday 11
TOM TORLAKSON State Superintendent of Public Instruction
TOM TORLAKSON State Superintendent of Public Instruction
Culturally and Linguistically Responsive Teaching (CLRT)
• Read the Chapter 9 handout with Figure 9.12.
• Highlight …
• One thing that resonates with you
• One thing that is new or that you have a question about
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TOM TORLAKSON State Superintendent of Public Instruction
Make some connections: CRLT and the Jamila Lyiscott
video • Make connections
between your partner discussion and the upcoming video.
• Be ready to debrief with partner.
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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
TOM TORLAKSON State Superintendent of Public Instruction
TOM TORLAKSON State Superintendent of Public Instruction
Snapshots Mix and Mingle
2. Discuss your snapshot and notes with a small group of people who read the SAME snapshot (3-4 people max).
1. Read, highlight, and annotate your snapshot.
3. Now find a friend who read a different snapshot and share.
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Michael Reyes
Chicano/Mexicano Poet
“We Are” For Hispanic Heritage Month 18
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How does the Michael Reyes video
relate to the principles of Culturally and
Linguistically Responsive Teaching?
• 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 20
TOM TORLAKSON State Superintendent of Public Instruction
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.
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