NMPED Annual Data Conference

1. NMPED Annual Data Conference May 3 - May 5, 2017 Bilingual Multicultural Education Bureau Reporting of English Learners, Title III and Bilingual Multicultural Education Programs

2. Session Agenda • Reporting English Language Learners (ELL) • Reporting Title III (T3) English Language Acquisition Subgrant • Reporting of Bilingual Education Program (BEP) • Reporting of State Seal of Bilingualism-Biliteracy

3. What’s New at the BMEB • 2015-2016 BMEB Annual Report • BMEB Website • BMEP, State Seal, Serving ELs, Title III, News, Events and Trainings • NM Language Usage Survey • In effect October 31, 2016 • SLA and SLD Standards • In effect starting July 1, 2018 • Technical Assistance and Focused Monitoring Visits • We are visiting all of our districts/state charters throughout the next 12 months

4. Technical Assistance Manuals

5. Reporting English Language Learners (ELL) Bilingual Multicultural Education Bureau ELL = EL (English Learner)

6. Federal Definition of EL • (A) Age 3 – 21; • (B) In elementary or secondary school; • (C) (i) not born in the US or whose native language is a language other than English; • (ii) (I) who is a Native American or Alaskan Native or native resident of the outlying areas and (II) language other than English has had a significant impact on English language proficiency level; or • (iii) migratory and where a language other than English is dominant; AND ESSA Section 8101(20)

7. Federal Definition of EL • D. whose difficulties in speaking, reading, writing, or understanding the English language denies them the ability to • (i) meet the State’s academic proficiency levels on required assessments; • (ii) successfully achieve in classrooms where English is the language of instruction; or • (iii) opportunity to participate fully in society. ESSA Section 8101(20)

8. Obligation to ensure that allEnglish Learners have equal access to a high-quality education and the opportunity to achieve their full academic potential. EL Identification Process EL Programs Title VI of the 1964 Civil Rights Act& Equal Educational Opportunities Act 1974

9. EL Identification Process NM Language Usage Survey (LUS • Should be completed at initial enrollment in a public school. • Should only be filled out onetime, not at every enrollment. • Should be filled out in person, not sent home. • Must be signed (electronically or on paper) and dated by the parent or guardian. • Must be kept in the student’s cumulative file. • Should be translated into as many languages (as appropriate) and as needed by your district/school

10. 1st Step: LUS Form If a parent has answered YES to any of the questions 1-6 and/or 7 on the LUS Form then administer the English language proficiency screener (W-APT or WIDA Screener to the student.

11. EL Identification Process NM LUS • Requires addition of new TEST DESCRIPTION, ITEM DESCRIPTION, and STANDARD ACHIEVED CODE values for use in Assessment Fact: • TEST:  NMLUS • ITEM: LANGUAGE OTHER THAN ENGLISH • STANDARD ACHIEVED: YES or NO

12. 2nd Step: English Language Proficiency Screener W-APT

13. English Language Proficiency Screener Changes to current NMELPAPT Assessment Fact record: • TEST:  ELPS • ITEM: ENGLISH LANGUAGE PROFICIENCY SCREENER • STANDARD ACHIEVED: • 0= Initial Fluent English Proficient (IFEP) • 1= Classified as English Learner (EL) • Raw Score field (#19) is required

14. LUS Process Map

15. IFEP - Initially Fluent English Proficient Never ELL Current ELL Student RFEP - ReclassifiedFluent English Proficient Exited ELL Do not include PreK Students (EL identification is approved for K-12) Student Domain/Student TemplateEnglish Proficiency Code (ELL Status)

16. English Proficiency Code ELL Status Valid Values 4 = RFEP Year 3 (Reclassified Fluent English Proficient) Exited Year 3 5 = RFEP Year 4 (Reclassified Fluent English Proficient) Exited Year 4 6 = RFEP Year 5+ (Reclassified Fluent English Proficient) Exited Year 5+ Federal requirement to monitor RFEPs • 0 = IFEP (Initially Fluent English Proficient) • Student was never ELL • 1 = Current ELL Student • 2 = RFEP Year 1 (Reclassified Fluent English Proficient) • Exited Year 1 • 3 = RFEP Year 2 (Reclassified Fluent English Proficient) • Exited Year 2

17. Qualification Info Code (Programs Qualification - Field #8): Valid Values for Initial Classification: 0=Not Applicable 1=NM Language Usage Survey and English Language Proficiency Screener (W-APT or WIDA Screener) Qualification Info Code (Programs Qualification - Field #8)Valid Values for Original Classification

18. Valid Values for classification from IFEP to EL: 0=Not Applicable 2=SAT (Student Assistance Team) Process: English language proficiency screener (W-APT or WIDA Screener) Qualification Info Code (Programs Qualification - Field #8)Valid Values for Original Classification

19. Valid Values for reentry to EL from RFEP: 3=SAT (Student Assistance Team) Process: English language proficiency screener (W-APT or WIDA Screener) and written parent consent. Once RFEPs have exited EL status, districts must monitor them for 2 years for academic progress per 6.29.5.12 NMAC. If an RFEP is struggling during the 2-year period and/or thereafter, and there is an indication it may be due to language proficiency, districts are required to reevaluate and document language proficiency before RFEPs may reenter EL status. Qualification Info Code (Programs Qualification - Field #8)Valid Values for Original Classification

20. The Two Goals of EL Programs EL programs must be designed to enable ELs to attain: • English proficiency, and • parity of participation in the standard instructional program within a reasonable length of time.

21. Districts with identified ELLs must use this programs code If Title III English language acquisition subgrantee report T3 instead of ELL; do not report both. Please enter Valid Values for ELL/Title III ELL Programs Code

22. 6 = Parents Refusal of Services (received in writing from parent) ?=English Language Development (ELD) pull-out course and sheltered instruction in content areas - The student is pulled out for instruction in English Language Development based on the English language proficiency level of the student and provided sheltered instruction in content areas. Valid Value Changes for ELL/Title IIIPrograms Codes

23. ?=English Language Development (ELD) block and sheltered instruction in content areas (elementary grades only) - The student receives instruction in English Language Development for a minimum of 45 minutes in a self-contained elementary setting based on the English language proficiency level of the student and provided sheltered instruction in content areas. Valid Value Changes for ELL/Title IIIPrograms Codes

24. ?=Integrated English Language Development (ELD) - English Language Arts (ELA) course and sheltered instruction in content areas (secondary grades only) - The student that is nearing proficiency in English receives instruction in an integrated ELD-ELA course at the middle school and high school level and sheltered instruction in content areas. Valid Value Changes for ELL/Title IIIPrograms Codes

25. ELs with disabilities are federally protected, X 4: Title VI of the 1964 Civil Rights Act Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 IDEA 2004 Equal Educational Opportunities Act Language assistance and special education services are: Equally important Equally valuable Equally protected ELs with Disabilities

26. Course Code 1062 ELD Course Code 1063 ELA-ELD ELLs served outside of or in BEP ELD Course Codes

27. English Language Development (ELD) - Grades K - 12 - This course satisfies obligations under Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 for English Learner (EL) students to attain English language proficiency. This course code may be used for pull-out ELD instruction, or at the elementary level, for a dedicated ELD block of a minimum of 45 minutes during self-contained instruction. The purpose of this course is for students to attain English language proficiency, as measured by the department-approved annual English language proficiency assessment. This ELD course must provide specific instruction on the English language.Therefore, ELD instruction must be provided in English and focus on reading, writing, speaking, and listening skills. This ELD course must consider the English language proficiency level of ELs and must include instruction in the basic structures of the English language, social and instructional conversational English, and academic uses of the English language. An orientation to the customs and culture of people in the United States may be included in the ELD course. This course must follow the current state-adopted English Language Development (ELD) Standards Framework, the 2012 Amplification of the WIDA ELD Standards. This course code may be repeated. If this course code is used for ELD instruction that is part of a state-funded bilingual program at the elementary level, the teacher must have a Bilingual or TESOL endorsement. At the secondary level, the teacher must have a TESOL endorsement (cannot be substituted with a Bilingual endorsement). Course Code 1062 ELD

28. Integrated English Language Development (ELD) and English Language Arts (ELA) - Grades 6 - 12 - This course aligns with grade-level New Mexico Common Core State Standards (NMCCSS) for English Language Arts (ELA) and the current state-adopted English Language Development (ELD) Standards. This course is intended for English learners (ELs) whose English language proficiency level is nearing proficiency, as measured by the department-approved annual English language proficiency assessment. This course integrates grade-level ELA content with ELD using appropriate language supports based on the English language proficiency level of ELs. Teachers are required to have secondary licensure and be endorsed in ELA. In addition, teachers must have received specialized training in serving the needs of ELs (as required of districts in order to meet their obligations under civil rights law and other federal requirements). Course 1063 may be substituted for 1001, 1002, 1003 and 1004 to receive high school graduation credit, where applicable, if 1063 also meets all course requirements for 1001, 1002, 1003 or 1004. See course descriptions for 1001, 1002, 1003 or 1004 above for more information. Course 1063 may also be substituted for 1000 if it also satisfies all course requirements for 1000. This course may be repeated for credit. This course may also be used for ELs participating in a state-funded bilingual program. When 1063 is part of a state-funded bilingual program, the teacher must have a TESOL endorsement in addition to the ELA endorsement. Course Code 1063 ELD-ELA

29. Programs Code ELL, T3, Valid Value 8: English Language Development (ELD) block and sheltered instruction in content areas - Example Elementary Report course code 00030000 or elementary setting subject area course codes Report course code 10620000 1062 denotes ESL/ELD course in ELL program ELL Programs & Teacher Effectiveness

30. Reporting Title III (T3) English Language Acquisition Subgrant Bilingual Multicultural Education Bureau ELL (English Language Learner) = EL (English Learner)

31. T3 – Title III (required at all reporting periods) District-level federal subgrant to supplement required ELL programs and services Required field for all districts receiving Title III funding for ELLs If Title III English language acquisition subgrantee report T3 instead of ELL; do not report both. Please enter Valid Values for ELL/Title III T3 Programs Code

32. English Language Proficiency Codes and T3 Programs Code

33. Reporting of Bilingual Education Program (BEP) Bilingual Multicultural Education Bureau BEP = BMEP (Bilingual Multicultural Education Program)

34. What Does Bilingual Mean? • Bilingual • Using or able to use two languages especially with equal fluency (Merriam Webster Dictionary). • Could be any two languages • Bilingual thus can refer to any of the following students: • Initially fluent English proficient (IFEP) • English learner (EL) • Reclassified fluent English proficient (RFEP)

35. English Learners (ELs) v. Students in BMEPs BMEPs 52,365 ELs 48,238 ELs in BMEPs 20,811 Source: STARS 80D 2015-2016

36. State-funded BEPs require: BEP in Programs Code (Students) BEP in Participation Info Code (Students) BEP in Course Instructor (Teachers) Bilingual Education Program

37. Use of 8 in the 5th digit within BEP Indicates the course requires a bilingual endorsement because it is part of a state-funded bilingual education program BEP Eight in the Fifth Digit

38. BEP course/class may require a bilingual endorsement (67) and: 20: Language Arts 27: Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages (TESOL) 60: Modern and Classical Languages (MCNL) Other specific Content Area Or a BEP course/class may require a: Native American Language and Culture (NALC) 520 certificate BEP Eight in the Fifth Digit

39. 1271-1274 Language for Native Speakers 1271, 1272 & 1273 for grades 6-12 1202-1203 AP Spanish If this course/class is part of a vertically-aligned sequence of eligible courses, it may be considered part of a state-funded bilingual. 1062-1063 English Language Learners served in a state-funded BEP Other Content Areas taught in language other than English State-funded BEP Eligible Course Codes

40. 1252-1255 Spanish Foreign language courses are NOT eligible for state BEP funding This course/class will NOT be considered as part of a funded bilingual program. 1290-1294 Additional Foreign language courses that are NOT eligible for state BEP funding STARS Course Codes

41. ELLs served outside of or in BEP When 1062 is part of a state-funded bilingual program, the teacher must have a TESOLendorsement. When 1063 is part of a state-funded bilingual program, the teacher must have a TESOL endorsement in addition to the English Language Arts endorsement. Course Code 1062 ELD & 1063 ELA-ELD

42. Programs Code BEP and BEP in Course Instructor EXAMPLES: 1062 ELD and 1063 ELA-ELD EXAMPLES: Self-contained and Pull-out Home or Heritage language instruction. Examples included in STARS manual BEP & Teacher Effectiveness

43. BMEB Reports

44. Reporting the State Seal of Bilingualism-Biliteracy Bilingual Multicultural Education Bureau

45. State Seal of Bilingualism-Biliteracy • Beginning 2017-2018 • (Please remember to report for SY 2015-16 & 2016-17) • Student Award Fact: District Code, School Year Date, Student ID, Award Code, Award Type and Award Date • The template should ONLY be reported at end of year (EOY). Updated at Summer Session Collection, if necessary

46. State Seal of Bilingualism-BiliteracyAward Type • Tribal Language (TLC) • 4 Units of Credit and Assessment (CA) • 4 Units of Credit and Alternative Process Portfolio (CPP) • Assessment and Alternative Process Portfolio (APP)

47. Mayra Valtierrez BME Specialist Mayra.Valtierrez@state.nm.us Kirsi Laine EL/Title III Kirsi.Laine@state.nm.us Gina Sanchez Program Support Specialist Gina.Sanchez@state.nm.us Questions? Go to PED website, A-Z DirectoryGo to “B”, click on Bilingual Multicultural Education Bureau