1. North Carolina State of the State
North Carolina State of the State
Christie Lynch Ebert on behalf of
Dr. June Atkinson,
State Superintendent,
Public Schools of NC
Wednesday, 11/9/16, 12:45-1:30pm
Grand Ballroom B/C
Good afternoon, and welcome to the State of the State for North Carolina!

2. Introduction of June Atkinson and her intention to attend, support of Els in North Carolina. During our time together today, we will focus on how North Carolina embraces and celebrates language as a global link for realizing the State Board of Education vision of having each student graduate as a globally prepared and productive citizen.

3. Our Vision for ELs
To build capacity at the local school system level and sustain statewide implementation of research-based strategies to meet the needs of our English learners.
Thank you for being part of this journey and for helping to make the vision a reality! to
Our statewide vision is “To build capacity at the local school system level and sustain statewide implementation of research-based strategies to meet the needs of our English learners.”
Thank you for being part of this journey and helping make the vision a reality!

4. In North Carolina, we are very fortunate to have 3 ESL/Title III Consultant positions, a data specialist, and a program assistant within our area. Please locate your SBE district on this map, and you will see the assigned ESL/Title III Consultants for your location. Marshall Foster and Lindsey Fults are here for the conference (please stand and be acknowledged). Lindsey has recently accepted a position with Federal Programs and Monitoring within NCDPI, but was able to join us for Carolina TESOL. We look forward to collaborating with Lindsey in her new position and are also currently seeking a qualified candidate to fill her previous position in ESL/Title III. If you or someone you know may be interested, please visit ncpublicschools.org and click on employment opportunities, then search for ESL/Title III Consultant under the NC Department of Public Instruction.

5. NCDPI Growing Success for ELs
Marshall Foster and Lindsey Fults
NC Department of Public Instruction
Topics from A (accountability) to W (WIDA) will be addressed! Anyone interested in what is happening with ELL education in the state of North Carolina is invited to attend this session
Breakout Session 3 (8-8:45) 11/10
Windsor Salon A
We have an NCDPI session specific to everything A (accountability) to W (WIDA) being presented by Marshall Foster and Lindsey Fults tomorrow at 8am, which will provide a myriad of information and resources for how NC is Growing Success for Els. Marshall and Linsey will also, as experts in the areas of English Learners and Title III, be able to help answer questions or provide more in depth information around topics that may not have an opportunity to address today.

6. North Carolina State Board Of Education
Every public school student will graduate ready for post secondary education and work, prepared to be a globally engaged and productive citizen.
Every public school student will graduate ready for post secondary education and work, prepared to be a globally engaged and productive citizen.
The vision of the NC State Board of Education provides the basis for how NC embraces language as a Global Link. Look at the graphic of the future ready graduate, and you will notice several 21st century skills and attributes nurtured through language and the study of language.
Discuss: Turn to an elbow partner and discuss some examples of how you feel North Carolina embraces and celebrates language as a global link for realizing the State Board of Education vision.

7. NC Celebrates a Diverse Student Population
Over 230,000 students (~15% of student population) report a primary language other than English spoken in the home
(The data was compiled from information in PowerSchool as reported on the Home Language Survey, January 2016)
Please refer to the handout you received, highlighting Language Diversity in North Carolina. This information was presented by Superintendent Atkinson to the State Board of Education in February 2016.
Did you know that in North Carolina, over 230,000 students (~15% of student population) report a primary language other than English spoken in the home?

8. NC Celebrates a Diverse Student Population
Over 99,500 students (~6% of student population) are identified as having limited proficiency in English.
(The data was compiled from the October Headcount Report to the NC General Assembly)
According to the LEP Headcount for October 1, 2015, Over 99,500 students (~6% of student population) are identified as having limited proficiency in English.
Note: October 1 Head Count 2016 will be presented to SBE at the December meeting
Discuss: How many students are ELs in your school or school system? What are some of the strategies you are using to help meet the needs and ensure the success of your English Learners?

9. Every Student Succeeds Act
The Every Student Succeeds Act is the latest reauthorization of the 1965 Elementary and Secondary Education Act and was approved by the US Congress in December 2015.
This law provides significant federal support for programs to serve students in kindergarten through 12th grade and replaces the No Child Left Behind law of 2002.
If you are not already aware, The Every Student Succeeds Act is the latest reauthorization of the 1965 Elementary and Secondary Education Act and was approved by the US Congress in December 2015.
This law provides significant federal support for programs to serve students in kindergarten through 12th grade and replaces the No Child Left Behind law of 2002. 9

10. Every Student Succeeds Act
English Learner Terminology in the Every Student Succeeds Act
Per the change to federal guidance in the ESSA, the North Carolina Department of Public Instruction will change “Limited English Proficient” (LEP) verbiage to English Learner (EL).  
The term “English as a Second Language” (ESL) will not change.
English Learner Terminology in the Every Student Succeeds Act
Per the change to federal guidance in the ESSA, the North Carolina Department of Public Instruction will change “Limited English Proficient” (LEP) verbiage to English Learner (EL).  
The term “English as a Second Language” (ESL) will not change. 10

11. Every Student Succeeds Act
NCLB
ESSA
Limited English Proficient (LEP)
=>
English Learner (EL) or English Learners (ELs)
Monitored Former Limited English Proficient (MFLEP)
Monitored Former English Learner
(MFEL)
LEP Coordinators
EL Coordinators
LEP Team
EL Team
English as a Second Language (ESL) Services
same
English as a Second Language (ESL)  Services
ESL Teacher(s)
This chart highlights the language changes that we are beginning to make for full implementation in the school year in conjunction with implementation of ESSA. 11

12. Every Student Succeeds Act
North Carolina and all other states will operate under its current federal plan until the final rules are completed for the Every Student Succeeds Act, which is expected in the winter of
State education leaders are developing the new North Carolina plan. (Note: Regulations, rules and US Department of Education timelines and protocols may impact the draft timeline and plan development.)
North Carolina and all other states will operate under its current federal plan until the final rules are completed for the Every Student Succeeds Act, which is expected in the winter of
State education leaders are developing the new North Carolina plan. (Note: Regulations, rules and US Department of Education timelines and protocols may impact the draft timeline and plan development.) 12

13. Every Student Succeeds Act
Draft Plan:
Provide feedback via “Let’s Talk”
ncpublicschools.org/newsroom/lets-talk
Scroll down page and click on “Every Student Succeeds Act”
Superintendent Atkinson has been working with stakeholders throughout NC to elicit feedback to the ESSA draft plan. The ESL/Title III team has representation on the state plan team and has been working closely with partners in Accountability to inform our state plan. There are still many decisions to be made.
You may access the plan online at:
Draft Plan: – note that the next draft for input is anticipated to be ready around the end of November 2016 and we are working toward a March submission date to the US Department of Ed.
Provide feedback via “Let’s Talk”
ncpublicschools.org/newsroom/lets-talk
Scroll down page and click on “Every Student Succeeds Act” 13

14. NC Celebrates a Diverse Student Population
Top 5 Languages (and % of total student population) spoken in home other than English (84.9%):
Spanish (12.8%),
Arabic (0.33%),
Vietnamese (0.25%),
Chinese(0.22%), and
Hmong (0.17%)
(The data was compiled from information in PowerSchool as reported on the Home Language Survey, January 2016)
Top 5 Languages (and % of total student population) spoken in home other than English (84.9%):
Spanish (12.8%),
Arabic (0.33%),
Vietnamese (0.25%),
Chinese(0.22%), and
Hmong (0.17%)
(The data was compiled from information in PowerSchool as reported on the Home Language Survey, January 2016)
Discuss: What languages other than English are spoken most frequently in your community?

15. % of Students with Primary Home Language Other than English
Public school students with a primary home language other than English by Local Education Agency (LEA). Charter School students are represented within the county in which the school is located.
Discuss: Look at the percentages on this map and reflect on your community. What are some of the strategies you use for communicating with families with languages other than English spoken in the home?
(The data was compiled from information in PowerSchool as reported on the Home Language Survey, January 2016)

16. # of Primary Home Languages
# of primary home languages of students by Local Education Agency (LEA). Charter School students are represented within the county in which the school is located. There are at least 318 diverse languages spoken in the homes of public school students across North Carolina.
Discuss: Look at the number of primary home languages spoken in the home in your community. What are the implications?
(The data was compiled from information in PowerSchool as reported on the Home Language Survey, January 2016)

17. Supporting Language Development in NC Schools
Students who speak more than one language come to school with the globally competitive advantage of bilingualism or multilingualism and multicultural perspectives.
Discuss: Cite some examples of the advantages for students who come to school speaking a language other than English.

18. Supporting Language Development in NC Schools
17 languages are taught as world languages in North Carolina public schools:
American Sign Language (ASL), Ancient Greek, Arabic, Cherokee, Chinese, French, German, Greek, Hebrew, Hindi, Italian, Japanese, Latin, Portuguese, Russian, Spanish, and Turkish
Discuss: What opportunities do student have to learn world languages in your school or school system? How many languages are available? How do you make language learning accessible?
Note: World Languages are listed as part of a “well-rounded education” in ESSA.

19. Seal of Biliteracy Recognition
Seal of Biliteracy website:
On September 23, 2016, North Carolina was recognized for its Seal of Biliteracy, the Global Languages Endorsement, by the US Department of Education and Secretary King, along with 21 other states, at the Multiliteracies & Dual Language/Immersion Symposium in Washington, DC.

20. Global Languages Endorsement NC’s Seal of Biliteracy under SBE Policy GCS-L-007
Earn ≥ 2.5 GPA in required 4 ELA courses
Establish Intermediate Low proficiency or higher in 1 or more languages in addition to English by:
Taking an external exam on approved list OR
ii. Completing a 4-course sequence with ≥ 2.5 GPA
iii. Using the CDM policy to establish IL proficiency
C. Limited English Proficiency (LEP) students complete A and B above and reach “Developing” on WIDA scale in all four domains
This slide includes the criteria to earn a Global Languages Endorsement in North Carolina.

21. Global Languages Endorsement (GLE)
1,583 graduates earned a GLE
27 out of 115 districts
All 8 regions represented
2,401 graduates earned a GLE
27 out of 115 districts plus 1 charter
All 8 regions represented
8 languages for GLEs
Please see the numbers of graduates in the last two school years who earned GLEs in our state.
8 languages: Arabic, Chinese, French, German, Japanese, Latin, Spanish, Swahili

22. Global Languages Endorsement
For more information, see the Global Languages Endorsement wikipage
Global+Languages+Endorsement on the Global Education wiki
For more information, see the Global Languages Endorsement wikipage

23. Supporting Language Development in NC Schools
Over 100 Dual Language/Immersion (DL/I) programs are currently offered in NC
Thomas and Collier ( ) North Carolina DL/I research shows: all students develop high levels of proficiency in the target language and English; academic performance of students is at or above grade level; and students demonstrate positive cross-cultural attitudes and behaviors.

24. Dual Language/Immersion Programs
Over 120 programs:
33 districts
3 charters
6 independents
All 8 regions of the state have 2 or more districts with a DL/I program
Target Languages Cherokee 1 Chinese 12 French 6 German 4 Greek 1 Japanese 4 Spanish 93
New this year . . .
Asheboro City
Davidson County
Weldon City

25. Upcoming DL/I Events Quarterly DL/I Update Webinars @ 10 - 11 a.m.
Conferences, Meetings and Seminars
September 20th - DONE!
December 20th
February 21st
May 16th
October 20-22: CARLA
Nov. 9-12: La Cosecha
November 18-20: ACTFL
In North Carolina:
February 25, 2017 NC DL/I Seminar for Administrators & Teachers
NC DL/I Programs Wiki:

26. Resources: Supporting Language Development in NC Schools
A variety of support for English Language Learner and other language acquisition and development programs are available for LEAs and Charter Schools across the state:
English Language Development:
World Languages:
Dual Language/Immersion:
Global Education:
Speak to EL-specific resources, as time allows, including:
Wikispace – links to policy, guidance, PD – one-stop shop
Initiatives and : EL Support Team, EL Advisory Council, Growing Success for Els, online learning modules, etc.
(Much of this is covered in Marshall and Lindsey’s session – so will not elaborate too much)

27. Save the Date!!! 4th Annual Conference August 8-10, 2017
Announce save the date for next summer’s conference
August 8-10, 2017
Greensboro, NC

28. Our Vision for ELs
To build capacity at the local school system level and sustain statewide implementation of research-based strategies to meet the needs of our English learners.
Thank you for being part of this journey and helping make the vision a reality!
Our statewide vision is “To build capacity at the local school system level and sustain statewide implementation of research-based strategies to meet the needs of our English learners.”
Thank you for being part of this journey and helping make the vision a reality!