May 17, 2017, Roadmap Agenda

The California English Learner Roadmap: Strengthening Comprehensive Educational Policies, Program, and Practices for English Learners

(Meeting is Open to the Public)

Wednesday, May 17, 2017
9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.

Courtyard Sacramento Airport Natomas
2101 River Plaza Drive
Sacramento, CA 95833-3877
Telephone: 916-319-0678
Contact Person: Gina Garcia-Smith

Purpose

The purpose of this public meeting is for a panel of experts, practitioners, and community stakeholders to provide recommendations to the State Superintendent of Public Instruction. In consultation with the State Board of Education,a resource guide will be published to inform policy regarding English learner (EL) education. This guide will be timely in that it will assist local educational agencies implement California’s 21^st Century college- and career-ready standards, curriculum, instructional programs, and assessments.

Agenda

9:00 a.m. ±

1.0     Welcome and Introductions
2.0     EL Roadmap Workgroup and Field Input
3.0     Review of Draft State Board Policy
4.0     Review of EL Roadmap Guidance Components and Format
5.0     Survey Regarding the EL Roadmap Guidance Document
6.0     Summary of Deliberations and Next Steps
7.0     Reminder of Future EL Roadmap Workgroup Public Meetings
8.0     Public Comment     

5:00 p.m. ±
Meeting Adjourned

All times are approximate and are provided for convenience only. The order of business may be changed without notice.

Written Comments

In addition to comments at the public meeting, written comments will be accepted. All written comments must be received prior to 3:00 p.m. Monday, May 22, 2017.

Written comments can be submitted by mail or e-mail as follows:

Mail:
Gina Garcia-Smith, EL Roadmap Project Coordinator
Language Policy and Leadership Office
California Department of Education
1430 N Street, Room 2204
Sacramento, CA 95814

E-mail:
ELRoadmapproject@cde.ca.gov

For more Information

California Department of Education
Language Policy and Leadership Office
1430 N Street, Room 2204
Sacramento, CA 95814
916-319-0845
ELRoadmapproject@cde.ca.gov

Reasonable Accommodations

Reasonable accommodations will be provided for any individual with a disability. Pursuant to the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 and the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, any individual with a disability who requires reasonable accommodation to attend or participate in this meeting may request assistance by contacting the Language Policy and Leadership Office at least ten days prior to the meeting.