CALIFORNIA DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATIONTom Torlakson, State Superintendent of Public Instruction

English Language Arts/English Language Development

Framework Update

COE Title III LeadsOctober 23, 2013

Cynthia Gunderson, Education Programs Consultant, Curriculum Frameworks Unit

TOM TORLAKSONState Superintendent of Public Instruction

Curriculum Framework and Evaluation Criteria Committee

• Co-Chairs: Becky Sullivan and Martha Hernandez

• Writers: Nancy Brynelson and Hallie Yopp Slowik from the Center for the Advancement of Reading

• Writers: Pam Spycher, Rachel Lagunoff, Marcia Kosanovich, Sarah Feldman, Dona Minders, and Sharen Bertrando from WestEd

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Curriculum Framework and Evaluation Criteria Committee

Meeting Dates in 2013February 28–March 1

March 27–28May 30–31June 27–28July 25–26

September 26–27

All meetings held at the CDE Office in Sacramento

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Organization and ContentELA/ELD Framework

• Based on the guidelines and other frameworks

• Dynamic document• Focus on key considerations of CA CCSS for

ELA/Literacy standards in grade spans and individual grade levels

• Integration of CA ELD Standards• Chapters on professional learning and

support, 21st century learning and technology, equity and access, assessment, and criteria for evaluating instructional materials

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New Features• Use of snapshots and vignettes in all

chapters to demonstrate integration of ELA and ELD, examples of implementation of standards in the classroom, and demonstration of different types of assessment

• Links to resources and Web sites for additional support

• Organizational design around key considerations

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Table of Contents - Chapters

1: Introduction2: CCSS for ELA/Literacy & CA ELD

Standards Overview3: Key Considerations for ELA/Literacy and

ELD Instruction4-7: Content and Pedagogy for Grades K–1;

2–3; 4–5; 6–8 and 9–128: Assessment

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Table of Contents – Chapters (Cont.)

9: Access and Equity10: Learning in the 21st Century11: Implementing High-Quality ELA/Literacy

and ELD Programs: Professional Learning and Distributed Leadership

12: Criteria for Evaluating Instructional Materials

GlossaryResources

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Chapter 3 Key Considerations for

ELA/Literacy and ELD Curriculum, Instruction, and Assessment

• Context Considerations• Key Themes and Practices for

ELA/Literacy and ELD Instruction(Meaning Making, Language Development, Effective Expression, Content Knowledge, Foundational Skills; Crosscutting Practices in Instruction)

• Approaches to Teaching and Learning• English Language Development

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Grade-Span Chapters 4–7 At-A-Glance

Grade-Span Overview• Integrated and Interdisciplinary

Approach • Key Content and Instructional Practices

(Meaning Making, Language Development, Effective Expression, Content Knowledge, and Foundational Skills; Supporting All Learners; ELD)

• Grade-Level Content and Practice

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Grade-Span Chapters 4–7 (Cont.)

Within each grade level section:• Key Content and Instructional Practices

(Meaning Making; Language Development; Effective Expression; Content Knowledge; Foundational Skills)

• Integrated Curriculum• ELD in the Grade Level• ELA/Literacy and ELD in Action

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Chapter TopicsChapter 8: Equity and Access• Addresses California’s student diversity• Identifies planning and support for range of

leaners using Universal Design for Learning and Multi-Tiered Systems of Supports

Chapter 9: Assessment• Focus on the use of different types of

assessments, highlighting the use of formative assessment to guide instruction

• Background on state assessments and Smarter Balanced Assessment System

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Chapter 12Criteria for Evaluating Instructional Materials

• Program 1: English Language Arts Basic Program, K–8

• Program 2: English Language Arts/English Language Development Basic Program, K–8

• Program 3: Biliteracy Language Arts/English Language Development Basic Program, K–8

• Program 4: Intensive Program in English Language Arts, 4–8

• Program 5: Specialized Designated English Language Development Program, 4–8

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1313*The schedule of significant events (timeline) has been updated to reflect SB 300

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ELA/ELD Framework

• More information available at http://www.cde.ca.gov/ci/rl/cf/

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Questions?Tom Adams, Director

Curriculum Frameworks & Instructional Resources DivisionCalifornia Department of Education

tadams@cde.ca.gov 916-319-0663

Kristen Cruz Allen, ManagerCurriculum Frameworks Unit

California Department of Educationkcruzallen@cde.ca.gov

916-323-4867

Cynthia Gunderson, Education Programs ConsultantCurriculum Frameworks Unit

California Department of Educationcgunderson@cde.ca.gov

916-319-0451

CALIFORNIA DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATIONTom Torlakson, State Superintendent of Public Instruction

English Language Development Supplemental Instructional Materials

Update

COE Title III LeadsOctober 23, 2013

Jim Long, Education Programs Consultant, Instructional Resources Unit

TOM TORLAKSONState Superintendent of Public Instruction

Evaluation Criteria1. Alignment to the 2012 CA ELD Standards

• The materials submitted for the ELD SIMR must align to the 2012 ELD standards, as adopted by the SBE on November 7, 2012.

• The new ELD standards are available on the CDE ELD Standards Web page at http://www.cde.ca.gov/sp/el/er/eldstandards.asp. Submitted supplemental materials, in conjunction with the existing adopted grade-level materials, must address all of the subset of standards associated with each of the four key shifts outlined in the standards maps.

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ELD SIMR Timeline1. July 18-19, 2013 – Training2. July through November 2013 – Independent Review3. November 14-16, 2013 – Deliberations at San Joaquin

County Office of Education4. December 2013 – Public Comment Meeting at the

California Department of Education (CDE) 5. January 2014 – Publisher Appeals Meeting at the CDE6. March/May 2014 – State Board of Education Acts to

Approve Recommended Programs7. June 14, 2014 – List of Approved Programs Posted to

ELD SIMR Web page

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CFIRD ContactsCliff RudnickAdministrator, Instructional Resources UnitCalifornia Department of Education916-319-0736, crudnick@cde.ca.gov

Jim LongEducation Programs Consultant, Project LeadCalifornia Department of Education916-323-4583, jlong@cde.ca.gov

Lillian PerezEducation Programs ConsultantCalifornia Department of Education916-319-0703, lperez@cde.ca.gov

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