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Archived Webinar Series — Improving Education for English Learners: Research-Based Approaches

Presenters highlighted key findings from research and expert practice, with implications for teachers and administrators. Webinar participants had the opportunity to ask questions and discuss issues with presenters and with each other.

Technical Assistance — Webinar Archives

  • Title III Budget Webinar

    Presenters: Lilia Sanchez, Zoe Ann Brown & Libby Rognier
    Date of Archive: Thursday, January 12, 2012
    In this 1-1/4 hour-long webinar, Lilia Sanchez from the California Department of Education and Zoe Ann Brown and Libby Rognier from the California Comprehensive Center provide a follow-up to the webinar, "Using the California Accountability & Improvement System (CAIS) for Title III Plans." After an overview of CAIS's budget function and a discussion of budget issues with respect to English learners, they provide an interactive demonstration on how to use the budget functions for Title III Year 2 and Year 4 Budgeting.

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  • Using the California Accountability & Improvement System (CAIS) for Title III Plans

    Presenters: Zoe Ann Brown & Libby Rognier
    Date of Archive: Tuesday, November 14, 2011
    In this 1-3/4 hour-long webinar, Zoe Ann Brown and Libby Rognier from the California Comprehensive Center provide an interactive demonstration of CAIS to familiarize Title III–identified districts with how to use CAIS for their Title III Year 2 and Year 4 plans. The archive reviews: What CAIS is; preparing to enter the Title III Year 2 or Year 4 Plan in CAIS; how to and who will access CAIS; the elements of the Local Education Agency (LEA) Plan in CAIS; how to enter the plan (a live demo); the technical assistance resources available to LEAs; and where to turn for help.

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  • Title III Accountability 101

    Presenters: Carlos Rivera, Matt Taylor, Stephanie Woo, & Robert Linquanti
    Date of Archive: Thursday, September 22, 2011
    This interactive webinar offered a thorough introduction to Title III accountability in California for new accountability coordinators as well as those seeking a refresher. Presenters reviewed relevant law and regulations; history and changes to the CELDT and Title III accountability; current Title III requirements and reports; recent statewide CELDT and Title III accountability results; and technical assistance available for those LEAs not meeting Title III progress and proficiency targets.

    • Archive Clip Part 1 This 15 min. clip (slides with audio) covers the presentation: relevant law & regulations; history & changes to the CELDT.

    • Archive Clip Part 2 This 60 min. clip (slides with audio) covers the main presentation i.e. Title III accountability; current Title III requirements & reports; recent statewide CELDT & Title III accountability results; & technical assistance.


  • English Learner Subgroup Self Assessment (ELSSA): 2010-11 Edition

    Presenters: Carlos Rivera & Beth Anselmi
    Date of Archive: Wednesday, October 13, 2010
    This Webinar was presented in 2010 for LEA Administrators and others responsible for improvement planning related to ESEA. The archive reviews the English Learner Subgroup Self-Assessment (ELSSA) Tool and highlights changes to the 2010ￚ11 version.

    Note: Where the session references specific targets, ELSSA tables, web pages, etc., be sure to reference the documents for the current year.


  • LEA-level Budgeting for Improvement Plan Development: Addressing Supplement not Supplant Provisions Regarding ELs

    Presenter: Jannelle Kubinec
    Date of Archive: Thursday, February 18, 2010
    The California Comprehensive Center at WestEd presented this Webinar for LEA Administrators and others responsible for improvement planning related to ESEA. The archive will help LEAs think carefully through their budget strategies as they plan improvements under Titles I, II and III as well as state funds.

Featured Archives from SchoolsMovingUp

Watch and listen to full web presentations by leaders in the field of school improvement. Each archive includes questions, discussions, and accompanying resources from the live webinar.