Education and Educators | Cradle to Career Roadmap

Education plays a significant role in our local communities as well as in society as a whole. Educated individuals typically have better job opportunities and are economically successful adults.

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English Learner Tool Kit

The English Learner Tool Kit (now updated to align with ESSA) is intended to help state and local education agencies fulfill their obligations to English Learners (ELs). It was released by the U.S. Department of Education. The Toolkit has 10 chapters and contains an overview, sample tools, and resources.

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Content Standards (CDE Website)

CDE website that contains the 12 California content standards. Content standards were designed to encourage the highest achievement of every student, by defining the knowledge, concepts, and skills that students should acquire at each grade level.

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Tools for Teachers Resources

Access the Tools for Teachers website for a collection of instructional and professional learning formative assessment resources aligned to state standards.

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California Practitioners’ Guide for Educating English Learners with Disabilities

In response, the CDE developed the California Practitioners’ Guide for Educating English Learners with Disabilities to provide information on identifying, assessing, supporting, and reclassifying ELs who may qualify for special education services and pupils with disabilities who may be classified as ELs. Further, the publication provides a deeper dive into accessing actionable examples of how evidence based pedagogy and practices may be implemented in districts, schools, and classrooms to positively impact multilingual and English learner students.

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ELD Video Series

The California Department of Education (CDE) developed a series of videos demonstrating integrated ELD instruction and its related designated ELD instruction during ELA, mathematics, and science. The Integrated and Designated ELD Video Series demonstrates the relationship between the California English Language Development Standards (CA ELD Standards) and the state content standards. When used in tandem, English learner students build English proficiency, refine academic use of English, and access subject area content in transitional kindergarten/kindergarten through grade twelve.

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ELA/ELD Framework Vignettes and Snapshots Chart

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Expanded View of the ELA/ELD Framework Resources

A Collection of Resources That Support the Implementation of the English Language Arts/English Language Development Framework.

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Multilingual Education: Programs and Resources

The California Department of Education (CDE) provides resources and information on the development and implementation of multilingual programs. User will need to use the tabs provided on the site to find information on Types of Programs, Implementation Resources, Frequently Asked Questions, and Parent Resources.

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California English Learner Roadmap Resources

This California Department of Education (CDE) web page contains California English Learner Roadmap (CA EL Roadmap) resources including frequently asked questions, videos, a webinar, and presentations for a variety of audiences.

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Hybrid Cyber Escape Room Experience

Engage students in a fun a creative Cyber Escape room experience where they are able to incorporate critical thinking, collaboration, problem solving, and communication skills as they work through a cybersecurity learning experience. As part of the Inland Empire Cyber-Security Initiative (IECI) led by Cal State San Bernardino (CSUSB), San Bernardino County - Alliance for Education was funded to promote cyber-related skills and cyber career awareness for upper elementary & middle school students over 2 years. The idea of the Cyber Escape Room facilitated this objective in a fun, and age-appropriate manner. In collaboration with SBCSS Digital Learning Services, the Cyber Escape Room came to fruition.

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Foundational Skills to Support Reading for Understanding

This guide from the What Works Clearinghouse provides teachers, reading coaches, principals, and other educators with instructional recommendations that can be implemented in conjunction with existing standards or curricula and does not recommend a particular curriculum. Teachers can use the guide when planning instruction to support the development of foundational reading skills among students in grades K–3 and in diverse contexts.

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The Science of Reading Explained

This NWEA article outlines the elements in the Science of Reading and what it looks like in the classroom. It also shares resources that can be used within the classroom.

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Transitional Kindergarten Requirements Webinar

This presentation from the California Department of Education (CDE) shares new requirements for 2022-23 and beyond regarding TK class sizes, teacher workforce, and adult to student ratios, and related penalties. It was presented by the School Fiscal Services Division (SFSD) and the Early Education Division (EED).

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Welcoming Bilingual Learners with Disabilities into Dual Language Programs

This white paper provided by Center for Applied Linguistics (CAL) reviews evidence concerning the capacity of young learners with disabilities to acquire more than one language during the preschool and school years.

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How to Use EdTech to Develop an Equitable Instructional Strategy

This Instructure blog post reviews three tips for using technology to supercharge instructional strategy to provide equitable access to quality teaching and learning.

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Early Edge California - Blog

Early Edge shares blog entries about current issues and trends in early childhood education, including, testimonials from parents highlighting the benefits of Transitional Kindergarten (TK).

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Nearpod

Nearpod is a platform where slides can come to life! Teachers can upload slides or build right in Nearpod to create interactive lessons. Students can respond to different activities directly on their own devices. Nearpod activities can be used live (with a group/class) or individually (self-paced).

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Adobe Express

Adobe Express is a creation platform that is free for all teachers. Teachers and students can create and build within the Adobe Express platform.

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Inland Empire/Desert Region Career Education Programs, Pathways & Employers

The Centers of Excellence, in partnership with the Alliance for Education, has developed a regional GIS map that identifies the location of existing K12 CTE pathways, community college programs, and regional labor market data illustrating the alignment/misalignment of workforce needs with regional workforce preparation programs.

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Joyful Reading at School and at Home: A Storybook Reading Routine

Joyful Reading at School and at Home: A Storybook Reading Routine is an archived webinar from a four-part series designed to help Pre K–1st grade educators learn a routine for storybook reading, examine the culturally affirming aspects of stories, and consider ideas for creating school-to home connections. This webinar series was presented by the Regional Educational Laboratory (REL) West and WestEd.

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California's State Seal of Biliteracy

The California State Seal of Biliteracy (SSB) program recognizes high school graduates who have attained a high level of proficiency in speaking, reading, and writing one or more languages in addition to English.

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Biliteracy Pathway Recognitions

Recognitions provided to students on the Path to Biliteracy or Multiliteracy.

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Booklists for Kids and Young Adults

These booklists celebrate a wide range of cultures, languages, and experiences. They are organized by topic/theme, and many of the books are available in bilingual editions or in multiple languages. In addition, you can watch video interviews with a number of the authors and illustrators.

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Unite for Literacy

Unite for Literacy offers bilingual children’s e-books in Spanish and English. Navigating the site is simple. Use the tool bar at the top to check out the various book categories (nature, technology, health and others) or search for specific titles. It’s also the place to select the text language (either English or Spanish) and audio translation. Audio translation is available in over 30 languages!