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6. RTI for ELLs: Application & Implications
RTI for ELLs in Georgia: Research to Practice A professional learning webinar series Session 7 May 11, 2011, 3-4:30pm
RTI for ELLs:
Application & Implications

7. Welcome and Introductions
Gail DelGreco, REL-SE at SERVE Center at UNCG
Cori Alston, GaDOE
Carol Johnson, GaDOE
Randy Lee, GaDOE
Participants

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9. Who are our participants?
Teachers PK-5
Teachers 6-8 or 9-12
ESOL/Title III coordinators, RTI/SST coordinators, or counselors
Building administrators
LEA Office, RESAs, or GaDOE
Post-secondary IHE
Other?

10. REGIONAL EDUCATION LABORATORY- SOUTHEAST (REL-SE)
Operated by SERVE Center at UNCG
Serving AL, GA, FL, MS, NC, SC, 2006 – 2011
Executive Director, Dr. Ludwig van Broekhuizen
Toll Free:
Georgia liaison: Dr. Kim Anderson 10

11. The Regional Educational Laboratory (REL) System

12. REL-SE’s MISSION
To serve the educational needs of the Southeast, using applied research, development, dissemination, and training and technical assistance to bring the best available evidence and proven practices into local, district, state, and regional school improvement efforts

13. REL-SE Services
Outreach and Dissemination of Research, Evaluation, and Policy Info.
= today’s event
Technical Assistance to SEAs and LEAs
“Issues & Answers” publications
Experimental Studies on interventions of relevance to our region
Quick Turnaround Data Analysis

14. Overview of the Series
Goal is to provide GA educators with increased knowledge of research and practice that can improve RTI for ELLs
Co-hosted by REL-SE and GaDOE, with support from USED Institute of Education Sciences (IES)
The 7 sessions build on trainings that GaDOE and REL-SE have been offering since 2008
Addresses the GA RTI Guidance Manual and research-based practices for ELL instruction, intervention, assessment, and RTI
Sessions archived at GaDOE website

15. Application & Implications
SERIES OVERVIEW 1 2 3 4 5 6 7
Date
Topics
All Sessions
3-4:30 pm
Wed. 2/16/11
Introduction
Intro to series
RTI in GA, and
where ELL services fit in the GA POI
Challenges, successes so far
Wed. 2/23/11
Instruction
What the research says about effective instruction for ELLs in standards-based classrooms (Tier 1), across grade levels and content areas
Tues. 3/15/11
Intervention
Effective strategies for RTI in reading, literacy and English language instruction for ELLs
Thurs. 3/31/11
A culturally and linguistically responsive RTI framework
Wed. 4/13/11
Assessment--
Summative
Content area and ELP summative assessment data:
How can these two types of data inform RTI?
Thurs. 4/28/11
Formative
Key formative assessment practices for ELLs and application to RTI
Wed. 5/11/11
Application & Implications
Processing the series
Next steps for professional learning
Presenters
GaDOE Title III staff
REL-SE staff
Dr. Claude Goldenberg, Stanford U
Dr. Sylvia Linan-Thompson, UT Austin
Dr. Janette Klingner, U of Colorado at Boulder
Dr. Carrie Parker, REL-NE & I
Adrienne Walker, GaDOE
Dr. Rebecca Kopriva, WCER

16. series overview session 1 session 2 session 3 session 4
2/16/11
Intro to series
RTI in GA, and where ELL services fit in the GA POI
Resources
Challenges, successes so far
INTRODUCTION
2/23/11
Effective instruction for ELLs K-12 across content areas (RTI Tier 1)
INSTRUCTION
3/15/11
Effective strategies for RTI in reading, literacy and English language instruction for ELLs
INTERVENTION
3/31/11
A culturally and linguistically responsive RTI framework 16

17. SERIES OVERVIEW SESSION 5 SESSION 6 SESSION 7
4/13/11
Content area and ELP summative assessment data: How can these two types of data inform RTI?
SUMMATIVE
ASSESSMENT
4/28/11
Key formative assessment practices for ELLs and application to RTI
FORMATIVE
5/11/11
Processing the series
Next steps for professional learning
APPLICATION
IMPLICATIONS
SHARING

18. Where the series fitS in the EBDM Cycle (Evidence-Based Decision Making)
This Series focuses on Step 2, basing our decisions in a knowledge of current, rigorous research. 18

19. Session Goals
Discuss ELL interventions in light of the research and highlighted practices in the series.
Reflect upon the current status of RTI for ELLs across the state.
Challenge: Embedding ESOL instruction into the Common Core GPS
Next steps: Professional Learning – what will districts find most valuable?

20. AGENDA Welcome and introductions Overview and agenda
Series discussion/recap
Reflection on practices
Roll-out of the Common Core GPS
Next steps for Professional Learning in GA
Evaluation survey
RESPONSIBILITIES FOR PORTIONS OF AGENDA:
Welcome and introductions: Randy/Cori
Overview and agenda: Cori
Series discussion: Cori
Reflection on practices: Cori facilitates, audience participates
Common Core Roll-out: Kim Jeffcoat
Next steps for PL: Carol, Kim
Evaluation survey: Randy

21. Series Discussion / Recap
What generalities did we learn about ELL instruction? 2
Wed. 2/23/11
Instruction, Tier 1
What the research says about effective instruction for ELLs in standards-based classrooms (Tier 1), across grade levels and content areas
Dr. Claude Goldenberg,
Stanford University

22. In what ways do ELA interventions differ for ELLs?3
Tues. 3/15/11
Literacy Intervention
Effective strategies for RTI in reading, literacy and English language instruction for ELLs
Dr. Sylvia Linan-Thompson,
University of Texas, Austin

23. What unique factors are associated with RTI for ELLs?4
Thurs. 3/31/11
Culturally Responsive Intervention
A culturally and linguistically responsive RTI framework
Dr. Janette Klingner,
University of Colorado - Boulder

24. Dr. Carrie Parker, REL-NE & I Adrienne Walker, GaDOE
In what practical ways can state test data contribute to working with ELLs in the classroom? 5
Wed. 4/13/11
Assessment--
Summative
Content area and ELP summative assessment data:
How can these two types of data inform RTI?
Dr. Carrie Parker, REL-NE & I
Adrienne Walker, GaDOE

25. How can we help content teachers improve assessments for their ELLs?6
Thurs. 4/28/11
Assessment--
Formative
Key formative assessment practices for ELLs and application to RTI
Dr. Rebecca Kopriva,
Wisconsin Center for Educational Research

26. Reflect on Our Practices: What are the Challenges and Successes
in our Districts?
Let’s chat about what help we can provide to help you in your work with English Learners.
Questions will be asked about how practices discussed in our sessions are applied in your school district.
Share your input in the chat box. We will then explain what Professional Learning topics are “in the works” and use today’s input – from you! – to help guide us in developing offerings for the 2012 school year.
Literacy:
Culture/Ling:
Form Assess: In principle, will assess same content without the burden of language. Is it practiced?
Summ Assess: Purpose is to measure content/skill development. Do they? Ultimate goal – drive future instruction. Do they? How/why not?

27. Content
Instruction
What challenges do regular education teachers face when instituting GENERAL “best practices”?
In what ways do you help regular education teachers understand and use ELL strategies and modifications in their lessons?
Do you face difficulties in delivering ESOL instruction? In what ways?

28. Literacy Interventions
How can we use the Common Core concept of Literacy across the Curriculum to help our ELLs in the content areas?
Is differentiated reading instruction truly taking place in Tier 1? If not, how can ESOL teachers help?
In-depth vocabulary instruction is key to developing ELL literacy skills. To ensure this, what changes need to take place in our teaching practices?

29. Culturally Responsive Intervention
Do classroom teachers take into account ELL students’ backgrounds? Is this impacting the number of ELLs with Special Ed referrals?
There is limited research available on culturally-sensitive interventions. Have you discovered or implemented any unique interventions that appear to have helped your ELLs progress in their mainstream classrooms?
In your opinion, where do you think we should focus training so that the RTI process is better implemented for ELLs?

30. Summative Assessment
We learned that ACCESS Reading & Writing scores were strong predictors of content assessment scores in reading and writing, but also mathematics.
Oral proficiency does NOT predict content performance…are our content teachers still struggling with this concept?
How can we use this information to help content teachers make instructional decisions? How are ACCESS scores currently used in your district? What practices could be integrated into your district’s ESOL program that might help you work with teachers and students’ ACCESS results?

31. Formative Assessment
Good formative assessment for ELLs “teases” language out of the content testing. Do our content teachers do this? Are they aware that this would help our ELLs show what they know?
We learned about using methods (tasks) and strategies (cognitive complexity levels) to adapt assessments and how to develop a “toolkit” for adaptations. Think about where you might begin this process in your school (a grade level? a content area? by engaging administrators?) What steps would you need to take to get the “Adaptation Toolkit” off the ground? How can we at the DOE help you with this goal?

32. Literacy Interventions Culturally Responsive Intervention
Content
Instruction
Literacy Interventions
Formative Assessment
Formative Assessment
Our ELLs will blossom…
ELLs
Summative Assessment
Culturally Responsive Intervention
Summative Assessment

33. Common Core Georgia Performance Standards (CCGPS) Professional Learning and Implementation Timeline
CCGPS Contacts: Director of Curriculum - Pam Smith ELA Program Coordinator - Kim Jeffcoat Mathematics Program Coordinator - Sandi Woodall March – June 2011 RESA ELA and Math Leaders to Facilitate District and School-level Orientation Ongoing – Resource development and enhancement September 21, 2011 State-wide CCGPS meeting for educators and stakeholders provided by State School Superintendent, Dr. John Barge and GaDOE staff via Georgia Public Broadcasting January – March 2011 K-12 grade by grade ELA and Mathematics teacher professional learning with live/interactive streaming via Georgia Public Broadcasting (Sessions will be recorded.) CDs with recorded sessions will be sent to each school Face-to-face professional learning and technical support for local districts/schools via RESA Mathematics and ELA mentors Year 1 Implementation/Transition Year 2 Implementation; Field Test Year 3 Implementation and Common Assessment
4/16/2019

34. Next Steps for Professional Learning
Collaborating with RESAs for extension of professional learning opportunities
Continue to offer Title III and ESOL related sessions at area conferences
Collaborating with Georgia’s ESOL professionals to highlight best practices in the classroom
Increased number of Elluminate webinars on topics of interest and importance

35. Potential Elluminate Topics
Best practices & instructional strategies for teaching ELLs in content classes
ELLs and Common Core Georgia Performance Standards
The importance of Academic Language
Providing a continuum of services for ELLs with disabilities

36. Potential Elluminate Topics
Introduction to WIDA English language proficiency standards
Integrating the WIDA Standards with Georgia Performance Standards to differentiate instruction for ELLs at varying levels of proficiency
Teaching content teachers how to modify their assessments for ELLs at varying levels of proficiency

37. Potential Elluminate Topics
Introduction to Title III & ESOL for new Title III Directors
Cross-cultural awareness and how it impacts teaching and learning
Cultural diversity
TransACT and parental communications
Programs and projects to increase parental involvement

38. Reflection and Q&A USE the CHAT BOX
What “big ideas” stand out for you from the presentation? Why?
How could you apply some of the info. from the presentation immediately in your classroom?
HOW CAN THIS SUPPORT RTI?
What questions do you have?

39. Concluding thoughts and evaluation
Kim: Implications of today for…
practice in GA
future professional learning topics
Randy: Evaluation survey— takes approx. 5 min.

40. Thank you for your participation!
Our experts in the field have enjoyed sharing their research with you; we are grateful that you chose to spend your time with us!
Thank you for your participation!

41. Questions? Contact Info:
Cori Alston, GaDOE
Carol Johnson, GaDOE
Dr. Kim Anderson, SERVE Center