Wisconsin Alliance for Cultural and Linguistic Diversity (WISACALD) ************** “Bilingual Education: Closing the Gap and Enhancing College and Career Readiness” WIABE Presentation April 13, 2013

Welcome and Introductions Please Share Out: Name District/School/Position

What’s In a Name? What’s It Called? “We’s a Called… to do WISACALD!”

Mission Statement The Wisconsin Alliance for Cultural and Linguistic Diversity (WISACALD) is committed to promoting awareness, advocacy, and professional development resources to language educators and practitioners of students from birth through adulthood. As our state becomes more culturally and linguistically diverse, the Alliance aims to merge efforts and interests of educators and practitioners that highlight, embrace, and celebrate our changing population in Wisconsin.

Spread the Word – WISACALD! www.wisacald.org

Turn ~ Talk ~ Write What are some ideas or questions you have about WISACALD? Write notes/suggestions on a Post-It!

Connecting Teachers to English Language Learners (CTELL) http://www.edgewood.edu/Academics/Graduate/BilingualEducation/ctell.aspx

OELA Grant Program Coordinator THANK YOU! Thank you for your interest in WISACALD… and enjoy the rest of the conference! Amy Christianson OELA Grant Program Coordinator Edgewood College Achristianson@edgewood.edu