Multilingual-EL Cross Departmental Meeting
This is an internal SCOE staff offering only.
A facilitated process of bringing together staff across divisions to make meaning of the English Learner Roadmap policy and its application to endeavors across-departments within the county office - helping to develop a shared vision and plan for infusing the Roadmap into work with LEAs. Each year of the grant, this cross-division group is reconvened to reflect upon progress and refine plans for coherent and meaningful implementation of the Roadmap across the County Office work.
Session 1: 08/26/24
9AM-11AM
Session 2: 01/13/25
9AM-11AM
Sesssion 3: 05/19/25
9AM-11AM
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Starts: 8/26/2024
Sessions: 1
Pricing: $0
Location: DPMEC
Mather Room
10474 Mather Blvd.
Mather CA 95655
Status: 9 open seats left
Class Size: 35 seats
Multilingual Education Leadership Network (mELn)
The Sacramento County Office of Education hosts quarterly meetings for Coordinators of English Learner programs in Sacramento County. Administrators from districts throughout the Capital Service Region (Region 3) are welcome to attend.
The purpose of these meetings is to provide timely, relevant, and reliable information on English Learner legislation such as the Every Student Succeeds Act and policy such as the English Learner Roadmap implementation.
Additionally, meetings offer best practices to meet state and federal accountability requirements and resources for assisting districts to increase student achievement across all subgroups. Staff from the California Department of Education and other agencies are frequently invited to present new information and answer questions. Participants value the opportunity to collaborate and share information with colleagues from other districts. Members are asked to disseminate information provided to them during meetings to the schools in their districts.
Event Meeting Details:
Thursday, September 12, 2024
12:30 PM- 3:30 PM
Thursday, December 12, 2024
12:30 PM- 3:30 PM
Thursday, March 20, 2025 ***Virtual***
12:30 PM- 3:30 PM
Thursday, May 15, 2025 ***Virtual***
12:30 PM- 3:30 PM
Note: Your registration will automatically register you for all sessions.
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Starts: 9/12/2024
Sessions: 1
Pricing: $0
Location: DPMEC
10474 Mather Blvd.
Mather CA 95655
Status: 17 open seats left
Class Size: 60 seats
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Leading for Biliteracy: A Dual Language Framework for Administrators
Join us for an engaging workshop designed for administrators seeking to enhance their understanding and implementation of biliteracy frameworks in educational settings. This course will provide a comprehensive overview of systems and structures that support biliteracy through the lens of the Guiding Principles for Dual Language Education.
Participants will utilize a Dual Language Decision-Making Framework to conduct a thorough guided review of essential components, including Program Models, Student Demographics, Staffing Strategies, Professional Development opportunities, Language and Content Allocation, and the Path Towards Biliteracy. Additionally, the workshop will cover Scheduling, Materials and Resources, Assessment practices, ELD/SLD Integration, Instructional Minutes, and Support Services vital to successful dual language programs.
This workshop is ideal for administrators striving to foster effective dual language initiatives and improve student outcomes in bilingual education environments. Participants will leave equipped with practical tools and strategies to lead their schools towards successful biliteracy practices.
Course Date (s) and Time(s):
March 18, 2025
April 1, 2025
May 8, 2025
9-12 AM
Audience: Elementary DLI Teacher Leaders, Administrators, Instructional Coaches, TOSAs, EL Leaders
Sponsored by the Educator Workforce Investment Grant through the California Department of Education and the California Collaborative for Excellence in Education.
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Starts: 3/18/2025
Sessions: 1
Pricing: $0
Location:
Virtual
Status: 0 open seats left
Class Size: 50 seats
EPiCC Summer Series: Strategies for Elementary Integrated and Designated ELD
How can teachers easily and effectively build language proficiency for their English learner/emergent bilingual students throughout their daily lessons?
This interactive three-day in-person series provides teachers with a construct and set of strategies that can be effectively integrated into existing lessons and practices. Aligned to Principle 1 and Principle 2 of the English Learner Roadmap and the English Learner Toolkit of Strategies, participants will:
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Learn to effectively identify and address the strengths and needs of English learner/emergent bilingual students by providing targeted scaffolds and instructional support.
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Develop strategies to actively engage students in all four language domains (listening, reading, speaking and writing), deepening students’ use of sophisticated academic language and tapping into their linguistic genius.
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Be prepared with tools and resources to implement in their classrooms.
Note: This event is geared toward elementary educators; however, the concepts could be valuable to secondary teachers and coaches seeking a deeper understanding of ELD. A light breakfast and lunch will be offered for each day of the series. The professional learning is free of cost; however, there is a material fee of $60 to cover the cost of the three days. Your confirmation will be required.
Session Dates:
June 10,2025
June 11, 2025
June 12, 2025
8:30 AM - 2:30 PM
Audience: Elementary Classroom Teachers, Instructional Coaches, TOSAs, EL Leaders
We appreciate your interest and prepare resources accordingly.
• Participants must cancel at least 5 business days prior to the start of the event or the full registration fee will be charged.
• Cancellations must be made online at scoecurriculum.net/register.
To avoid the cancellation fee, you may substitute another person for the registered participant.
Please retain your cancellation confirmation for your records.
Sponsored by the Educator Workforce Investment Grant through the California Department of Education and the California Collaborative for Excellence in Education.
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Starts: 6/10/2025
Sessions: 1
Pricing: $60
Location: DPMEC
Room C
10474 Mather Blvd.
Mather CA 95655
Status: 13 open seats left
Class Size: 30 seats
Lesson Planning for Multilingual-EL Student Achievement: Best Practices for Literary Analysis
Best Practices for English Learners - Literary Analysis
Session Overview
In this engaging three-hour session, participants will delve into the pedagogy behind best practices for English learners, exploring a QTEL-inspired literary analysis lesson aligned with the CA English Language Development (ELD) Standards. Discover how to empower students as apprentices in their learning, fostering language development through meaningful participation.
Session Outcomes
1. Understand the principles of Quality Teaching for English Learners (QTEL) and the CA ELD Standards
2. Analyze a literary text using a QTEL-inspired approach aligned with the CA Content and ELD Standards
3. Design instructional strategies to support English Learners' language development
4. Collaborate with colleagues to share best practices and ideas for teaching English Learners
Date of event:
June 23, 2025
9AM-12:00PM
Target Audience: Teachers, TOSAs, Coaches, EL Leaders
This workshop is ideal for educators seeking to refine their instructional planning and delivery, particularly those working with English learners. Whether you are new to teaching or an experienced educator, this session will provide valuable insights and practical strategies to enhance your practice.
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Starts: 6/23/2025
Sessions: 1
Pricing: $0
Location: DPMEC
Mather Room
10474 Mather Blvd.
Mather CA 95655
Status: 42 open seats left
Class Size: 60 seats
EPiCC Summer Series: Integrated and Designated ELD for Secondary Teachers
This two-day in-person summer series will be framed by the four principles of the English Learner Roadmap policy and focuses primarily on deepening knowledge and implementing quality teaching and learning practices for multilingual-English students. It will feature guidance provided in key California Department of Education resources, including the following:
Note: A light breakfast and lunch will be offered on each day. The professional learning is free of cost; however there is a $30 material fee to cover the two days. This event is a repeat of the professional learning from EPiCC Summer 2024. Due to the popularity of this series and limited number of seats, your confirmation will be required.
Course Date (s) and Time(s):
Summer Series
June 24, 2025
June 25, 2025
8:30 AM - 2:30 PM
Audience: Secondary Teachers and Teacher Leaders in All Content Areas, EL Leaders
We appreciate your interest and prepare resources accordingly.
• Participants must cancel at least 5 business days prior to the start of the event or the full registration fee will be charged.
• Cancellations must be made online at scoecurriculum.net/register.
To avoid the cancellation fee, you may substitute another person for the registered participant.
Please retain your cancellation confirmation for your records.
Sponsored by the Educator Workforce Investment Grant through the California Department of Education and the California Collaborative for Excellence in Education.
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Starts: 6/24/2025
Sessions: 1
Pricing: $30
Location: DPMEC
Room C
10474 Mather Blvd.
Mather CA 95655
Status: 0 open seats left
Class Size: 30 seats
Foundations of Biliteracy in Spanish and English: Teaching Reading in Spanish a la Spanish
This course offers an expansive exploration of effective strategies for teaching biliteracy to emergent multilingual learners through a comprehensive understanding of the Spanish Reading Tapestry Pedagogy.
**Session 1: The Spanish Reading Tapestry Pedagogy**
Participants will be introduced to the Spanish Reading Tapestry, a systematic approach that provides a cognitive framework for teaching essential reading skills in Spanish. This session will include a comparative analysis of initial literacy development in both Spanish and English, alongside practical and engaging instructional strategies that promote authentic reading instruction.
**Session 2: Building a Foundation on The Science of Reading for Emergent Multilingual Learners**
This session delves into the implications of the Science of Reading for emerging bilinguals and English learners. Key components of Dual Language Immersion (DLI) programs will be discussed, focusing on biliteracy instruction curriculum aligned with California standards and assessment practices in DLI programs. Instructional strategies aimed at supporting emerging bilinguals in the classroom will also be presented.
**Session 3: Authentic Applications of the Spanish Reading Tapestry**
In the final session, participants will activate multilingual learners' metalinguistic awareness, exploring teaching strategies to develop cross-linguistic connections. Authentic methods for Spanish literacy instruction, including El Dictado, cognates, word walls, trabalenguas, coplas, and refanes, will be examined and practiced.
Throughout the course, educators will gain valuable insights and tools to enhance their teaching practices and support the literacy development of multilingual learners effectively.
Note: A light breakfast and lunch will be offered for each day of the series. The professional learning is free of cost; however, there is a material fee of $60 to cover the cost of the three days. Your confirmation will be required.
Audience: Elementary DLI Classroom Teachers, Instructional Coaches, TOSAs, EL Leaders
Course Date (s) and Time(s):
June 25 ,2025
June 26, 2025
June 27, 2025
8:30 AM - 2:30 PM
We appreciate your interest and prepare resources accordingly.
• Participants must cancel at least 5 business days prior to the start of the event or the full registration fee will be charged.
• Cancellations must be made online at scoecurriculum.net/register.
To avoid the cancellation fee, you may substitute another person for the registered participant.
Please retain your cancellation confirmation for your records.
Sponsored by the Educator Workforce Investment Grant through the California Department of Education and the California Collaborative for Excellence in Education.
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Starts: 6/25/2025
Sessions: 1
Pricing: $60
Location: DPMEC
10474 Mather Blvd.
Mather CA 95655
Status: 0 open seats left
Class Size: 40 seats
EPiCC Summer Series: Foundational Literacy Skills for Multilingual-English Learner Students TK-3
How can we support the development of foundational literacy skills for our diverse multilingual-English learner students?
Adapting instructional practices to meet the unique needs and characteristics of multilingual-English learners (ML-ELs) is essential. This two-session event will focus on strategies to support phonological/phonemic awareness and phonics paired with oral language. Aligned with Principle 2 of the English Learner Roadmap, participants will learn to identify and address ML-EL students' strengths and unique needs in foundational literacy, recognize opportunities for cross-linguistic transfer and oral language development, and implement effective instructional practices. Attendees will receive a hard copy of the book Literacy Foundations for English Learners by Dr. Elsa Cárdenas-Hagan.
Note: This event is geared toward TK-3rd grade educators; however, the concepts could be valuable to intermediate teachers and coaches seeking a deeper understanding of ELD foundational literacy instruction. A light breakfast and lunch will be offered. Although the professional learning is free of cost, there is a $30 material fee to cover the two days.
Your confirmation to attend will be required.
Course Date (s) and Time(s):
August 5-6, 2025
9:00 AM - 2:30 PM
Audience: TK-3rd Grade Teachers, Instructional Coaches, TOSAs, EL Leaders
We appreciate your interest and prepare resources accordingly.
• Participants must cancel at least 5 business days prior to the start of the event or the full registration fee will be charged.
• Cancellations must be made online at scoecurriculum.net/register.
To avoid the cancellation fee, you may substitute another person for the registered participant.
Please retain your cancellation confirmation for your records.
Sponsored by the Educator Workforce Investment Grant through the California Department of Education and the California Collaborative for Excellence in Education.
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Starts: 8/5/2025
Sessions: 1
Pricing: $30
Location: Conference Center
3661 Whitehead Street, Suite 100
Mather CA 95655
Status: 110 open seats left
Class Size: 120 seats
Secondary English Learner Collaborative (sELc)
The sELc is a learning community among English Learner Coordinators/ Administrators districts and charters that serve secondary (7–12) grades to collaboratively learn about how to establish equitable services and programs for English learners.
Participants will:
• Participate in bimonthly meetings to discuss ongoing programs and services at the middle and high school levels.
• Focus on addressing the needs of multilingual-English learners: Newcomers, Long-Term English Learners (LTEL), At Risk of becoming Long-Term English Learners (AR-LTEL), Students with Limited or Interrupted Formal Education (SLIFE), Refugee and Immigrant Youth.
• Build partnerships/network among EL coordinators, administrators, and ELD teacher leaders within the Sacramento County.
• Have ongoing collegial support, access coordinated resources, implement, and share best practices.
• Develop strategies to establish equitable services for secondary English learners by targeting their varying needs.
• Make meaning on how to address current laws, policies, and practices at the secondary level.
• Measure progress collect data and set benchmarks to increase English Learner reclassification rates.
In-Person Event Meeting Details: 9:00 AM-11:30 AM
- September 22, 2025
- November 17, 2025
- March 9, 2026
Audience: Administrators, Teachers, Teacher Leaders, TOSAs, English Learner Coordinators and ELD Teachers
Note: Your registration will automatically register you for all sessions.
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Starts: 9/22/2025
Sessions: 1
Pricing: $0
Location: DPMEC
10474 Mather Blvd.
Mather CA 95655
Status: 25 open seats left
Class Size: 30 seats
Elementary English Learner Collaborative (eELc)
This elementary learning community among teacher leaders, coordinators and administrators from districts and charters collaboratively focuses on how to establish equitable services and programs for multilingual-English learners.
Session Dates:
September 22, 2025
November 17, 2025
March 9, 2026
All sessions are held in-person at SCOE from 12:30 - 3:00 PM.
Participants will engage in:
Addressing the needs of multilingual-English learners: newcomers, long-term English learners (LTEL), at risk of becoming long-term English learners (AR-LTEL), students with limited or interrupted formal education (SLIFE), refugee and immigrant youth.
Building partnerships/network among EL coordinators, administrators and ELD teacher leaders within the Sacramento County.
Have ongoing collegial support, access resources and implement and share best practices.
Developing strategies to establish equitable services for multilingual-English learners by targeting their varying needs.
Meaning making on how to address current laws, policies and practices.
Measuring progress, collecting data and setting benchmarks to increase multilingual-English learner reclassification rates.
Audience: Administrators, Teachers, Teacher Leaders, TOSAs, English Learner Coordinators and ELD Teachers
Note: Your registration will automatically register you for all sessions of the eELc.
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Starts: 9/22/2025
Sessions: 1
Pricing: $0
Location: DPMEC
10474 Mather Blvd.
Mather CA 95655
Status: 30 open seats left
Class Size: 30 seats