2012-13+WL+Professional+Dev.

FYI,
" Algebra 2, foreign language would be dropped from Michigan graduation requirements under bill debated in House committee " = @http://www.mlive.com/education/index.ssf/2012/05/algebra_2_foreign_language_wou.html =

Please also note that Emily Spinelli, Jackie Moase-Burke and Anne Nerenz have proceeded with scheduling professional development opportunities based upon the law that is now in effect.

-- Forwarded message -- From: ** Monika Dix ** < mdix@svsu.edu > Date: Tue, Jun 12, 2012 at 7:16 AM Subject: Re: Fwd: 2012-2013 World Language PD Schedule (corrected)

Dear Colleagues,

Please see Anne Hooghart's message below regarding professional development opportunities specific to world languages offered by ISDs around lower Michigan.

Monika Dix JTAM President Assistant Professor of Japanese Language, Literature, and Culture Department of Modern Foreign Languages Saginaw Valley State University

These are professional-development opportunities specific to world languages offered by ISDs around Lower Michigan during the 2012-2013 school year. While Jackie Moase-Burke is officially retired (I think) from the Oakland ISD, we are indebted to her for her continuing efforts at improving world languages visibility and quality in Michigan. ** ……………………………………………………………. **   ** Michigan **** ISD World Language Workshops ** **2012-13** The Michigan ISD Collaborative will sponsor the following World Language workshops in 2012-13.

September 26, 2012 Oakland Schools
 * #1 ** **New World Language Graduation Requirement Overview**

August 23, 2012 Mescota-Osceola ISD October 30, 2012 Allegan AESA November 9, 2012 Oakland Schools
 * #2 Developing **** Authentic Assessments in Spanish and French **

August 28, 2012 Mason-Lake ISD
 * #2A Creating **** District Test-out and Common Assessment **

January 17, 2013 Oakland Schools
 * #3 Using **** Rubrics to Assess Speaking and Writing at the Novice Levels **

August 27, 2012 Mason-Lake ISD November 1, 2012 Oakland Schools November 6, 2012 St. Clair RESA November 30, 2012 Calhoun ISD
 * #4 Differentiated **** Instruction in the World Language Classroom **

February 7, 2013 Macomb ISD March 7, 2013 Oakland Schools March 22, 2013 Kent ISD
 * #5 Reading for Comprehension in the World Language Classroom **


 * #6 //Arabic Assessment at Novice-High// **
 * // (To Be Determined) //**

April 18, 2012 Oakland Schools
 * #7 American Sign Language (ASL) & World Language **** Partnership **** We are here! PAH! **

October 12, 2012 Oakland Schools January 24, 2013 Oakland Schools
 * #8 Developing District World Language Policy **

March 14, 2013 Oakland Schools
 * #9 Teaching World Language to All Students: The Special Education Connection **

May 3, 2013 Oakland Schools
 * #10 Integrating Writing in the World Language Classroom **

February 4, 2013 Saginaw Valley State University
 * #11 World Language Mini Conference **

**#1 //New Michigan World Language Graduation Requirement-District Implementation://** **//Overview to the World Language Requirement and Michigan Standards and Benchmarks//**

The Michigan Merit Curriculum is designed to provide Michigan’s students with the skills and knowledge needed for the jobs of the 21st century global economy.

This new curriculum requires all students beginning with the graduating class of 2016 (8th graders in 2011-2012) to successfully complete two credits in the same world language or have an equivalent learning experience in grades K-12.

This session is designed to clarify the new Michigan World Language Credit/ Experience Guidelines as well as the new Michigan World Language Standards and Benchmarks. Participants have opportunity to discuss curriculum and possible methods of assessments, identify resources, develop a district plan to implement the new requirement focusing on solutions to local challenges. Districts are encouraged to register a team including administrators, curriculum directors and world language teachers.

// September 26, 2012 // Oakland ISD 2111 Pontiac Lake Rd., Waterford, MI 48328 Presenters: Jackie Moase-Burke, Language Learning Consultant LLC Anne Nerenz, Eastern Michigan University Emily Spinelli, Executive Director, American Association for the Teachers of Spanish and Portuguese
 * __ Workshop __****__ Location __**

To register: [|https://www.oakland.k12.mi.us] Contact: Irma Torres, World Language Consultant Irma.Torres@oakland.k12.mi.us

The NEW Michigan Merit Curriculum requiring two credits of a World Language will go into effect with the graduating class of 2016. Districts need to begin to design an assessment for students who wish to use the alternative option to the high school two-credit offerings. To assist local school district to develop an assessment, the presenters have developed a prototype assessment in Spanish and French to determine if students have reached novice-high proficiency. In this session, participants:
 * # 2 //Assessment Prototypes at the Novice-High Level in Spanish and French// **
 * //Become familiar with the new Michigan world language high school// //graduation requirement//
 * //Become familiar with the criteria that define Novice-Mid and Novice-High// //proficiency//
 * //Become familiar with proficiency-based assessments and contrast them with traditional assessments//
 * //Review new language assessment prototypes in Spanish and French//
 * //Identify next steps for developing assessments in your own district//

// August 23, 2012 // Mecosta-Osceola ISD 15760 190th Ave | 15760 S. Bronson Big Rapids, MI 49307 Presenter: Jackie Moase-Burke, Language Learning Consultant LLC To Register: [] Contact: Angie Buys, World Language Consultant __ abuys@moisd.org __
 * __ Workshop Locations __**

// October 30, 2012 // Allegan AESA //310 Thomas St.//, //Allegan, MI 49010// Presenters: Jackie Moase-Burke, Language Learning Consultant LLC To register: [] Contact: Gayle Underwood __ gunderwood@alleganaesa.org __ ext. 3980

// November 9, 2012 // Oakland ISD 2111 Pontiac Lake Rd., Waterford, MI 48328 Presenters: Jackie Moase-Burke, Language Learning Consultant LLC Anne Nerenz, Eastern Michigan University Emily Spinelli, Executive Director, American Association for the Teachers of Spanish and Portuguese To register: [|https://www.oakland.k12.mi.us] Contact: Irma Torres, World Language Consultant Irma.Torres@oakland.k12.mi.us

** #2A Creating District Test-out and Common Assessment **** World Language Assessment Workshop: Evaluating, Developing and **** Identifying Common and Test-out Assessments & Alternative Ways to Evaluate Proficiency ** Michigan school districts need to be prepared to implement the new world language requirement this fall. To address the requests of students who want to test out of the requirement, districts need to develop or identify alternative methods of testing out to meet the requirement. This workshop is designed to create a standards-based test out assessment.
 * Description: **

In this workshop, participants:
 * Briefly review the Michigan world language high school graduation requirement as well as the criteria that define Level 1 and Level 2 high school proficiency
 * Evaluate existing district common assessments specific to the WL Standards for strengths and areas of need using a prototype rubric
 * Develop existing district common assessments/test out assessment
 * Discuss alternative assessments that may be used when the district does not offer the language requested for test out

Please bring: Your district Level 1 and Level 2 mid-term and final exam to use as a reference (hardcopy or electronic copy) Laptop, if possible.

// August 28, 2012 // Mason-Lake ISD, 2130 West US-10, Ludington, MI 49431 Presenter: Jackie Moase-Burke, Language Learning Consultant LLC To Register: [] If you need assistance registering, please contact Jeanne Miller at Jmiller@mloisd.org or ext. 146. Contact: Kathy Surd ksurd@mloisd.org
 * __ Workshop Location __**

(Prerequisite: Authentic Assessment Workshop) The New World Language graduation requirement goes into effect for the graduating class of 2016 (these students will enter high school in the fall of 2012). Districts are currently beginning to develop a comprehensive assessment for students to test-out of the language proficiency requirement prior to entering high school.
 * #3 // Using Rubrics to Assess Speaking and Writing at the Novice Levels //**

This workshop is designed to assist teachers in the development of assessments that demonstrate a student’s language proficiency to meet the new requirement. Teachers learn how to create authentic assessments that incorporate state standards and the four skills of listening, speaking, reading, and writing. In addition, teachers will also learn to develop and use rubrics to assess the speaking and writing skills.

In this workshop, teachers: • //learn about rubrics and how to use effectively them// // • learn the differences between holistic and criterion-based rubrics // // • learn the components of a criterion-based rubric // // • use rubrics to assess students’ interpersonal and presentational speaking // // • use rubrics to assess students’ interpersonal and presentational writing //

// January 17, 2013 // Oakland ISD 2111 Pontiac Lake Rd., Waterford, MI 48328 Presenters: Jackie Moase-Burke, Language Learning Consultant LLC Anne Nerenz, Eastern Michigan University Emily Spinelli, Executive Director, American Association for the Teachers of Spanish and Portuguese To register: [|https://www.oakland.k12.mi.us] Contact: Irma Torres, World Language Consultant Irma.Torres@oakland.k12.mi.us
 * __ Workshop Location __**

The Michigan World Language graduation requirement goes into effect with this year’s 8th graders. As a result, teachers need to be prepared with a philosophy of inclusion and a repertoire of strategies to work effectively with ALL learners.
 * // #4 Differentiating Instruction in the World Language Classroom //**

This workshop prepares participants to use best teaching practices and strategies to maximize learning of diverse learners in their World Language classroom. Participants in this workshop will: // · Gain an understanding of Differentiated Instruction (DI) // // · Identify strategies used to differentiate in their classroom // // · Learn to apply DI strategies in their classroom //

// August 27, 2012 // Mason-Lake ISD, 2130 West US-10, Ludington, MI 49431 Presenter: Jackie Moase-Burke, Language Learning Consultant LLC To Register: [] If you need assistance registering, please contact Jeanne Miller at Jmiller@mloisd.org or ext.146. Contact: Kathy Surd ksurd@mloisd.org
 * __ Workshop Locations __**

// November 1, 2012 // Oakland ISD 2111 Pontiac Lake Rd., Waterford, MI 48328 Presenters: Jackie Moase-Burke, Language Learning Consultant LLC Anne Nerenz, Eastern Michigan University To register: [|https://www.oakland.k12.mi.us] Contact: Irma Torres, World Language Consultant Irma.Torres@oakland.k12.mi.us

// November 6, 2012 // St. Clair RESA, 499 Range Road, P.O. Box 1500, Marysville, MI 48040 Presenter: Anne Nerenz, Eastern Michigan University To register: Contact: Becky Gorniac, World Language Consultant Gorinac.Becky@sccresa.org

// November 30, 2012 // Calhoun ISD, 17111 G Drive North, Marshall, MI 49068 Presenter: Anne Nerenz, Eastern Michigan University To register: [|Register for Differentiating Instruction in the World Language Classroom] Contact: Carrie Johnson, World Language Consultant JohnsonC@calhounisd.org

Spring workshop Ottawa ISD

Reading in the world language classroom is a process not an event. The Interpretive Communication Standard of the Michigan World Language Standards requires students to read for comprehension at increasingly higher levels of proficiency. This workshop uses Spanish and French reading examples to illustrate how to effectively and efficiently improve reading comprehension of your world language students.
 * #5 Reading for Comprehension in the World Language Classroom **

This workshop is designed to: · //Explore the reading as a process// // · Identify appropriate levels of reading selections/texts // // · Identify strategies to activate prior knowledge // // · Develop exercises and activities to use before, during and after reading // // · Provide hands-on practice to improve your teaching of reading //

**__Workshop Locations__** // February 8, 2013 // Macomb ISD 4001 Garfield Road - Clinton Township, MI 48038 Presenters: Emily Spinelli, American Association for the Teachers of Spanish and Portuguese To register: [] Contact: Lisa Rivard, World Language Consultant lrivard@misd.net

// March 7, 2013 // Oakland Schools ISD 2111 Pontiac Lake Rd., Waterford, MI 48328 Presenters: EmilySpinelli, Executive Director American Association for the Teachers of Spanish and Portuguese To register: [] Contact: Irma Torres, World Language Consultant Irma.Torres@oakland.k12.mi.us

// March 22, 2013 // Kent ISD Kent ISD Educational Service Center 2930 Knapp Street, NE, Grand Rapids, MI 49525 Grand Room Presenters: Emily Spinelli, Executive Director, American Association for the Teachers of Spanish and Portuguese Jackie Moase-Burke, Language Learning Consultants LLC To register: [] Contact: MaryNell Baldwin, Professional Development Consultant marynellbaldwin@kentisd.org 616.365.2337

**#6 //Arabic//** **//Assessment at Novice-High//** The NEW Michigan Merit Curriculum requiring two credits of a World Language will go into effect with the graduating class of 2016. The Arabic Flagship Program at Michigan State University, in collaboration with Oakland Schools, has developed an assessment of Arabic based on the Michigan World Language Standards that may be used by local districts to determine if students have reached novice-high proficiency.

To participate in this workshop, participants must be proficient in Arabic and be designated by their district to conduct the assessment on behalf of the district.

Portions of the workshop will be conducted in Arabic. Other district personnel may also attend but will not receive the assessment if not accompanied by an Arabic-speaking staff member designated to administer the assessment.

As a result of participating in this workshop, your district will receive a copy of the assessment and be able administer it to determine if students have met the Michigan world language graduation requirement in Arabic.

In this session, participants:
 * //Become familiar with the new Michigan world language high school graduation requirement//
 * //Become familiar with the criteria that define Novice-High proficiency//
 * //Review new language assessment prototypes in Arabic//
 * //Become familiar administration of the Arabic assessment at Novice-High//

**__Workshop Locations__**
 * TBA **
 * #7 American Sign Language (ASL) & World Language Partnership **** We are here! PAH! **

// The Michigan Merit Curriculum requires all students, beginning with the graduating class of 2016, to complete two credits of a world language other than English prior to graduation, or demonstrate a two-year equivalent proficiency. //

The new World Language graduation requirement includes American Sign Language (ASL). This session provides an overview of critical issues in developing a quality ASL program for Michigan high schools. Topics include: ASL program design, curriculum, and teacher certification requirements. Participants receive ASL resources including an ASL curriculum website. If your district is thinking about adding ASL to the district’s world language program offerings, this session is for you!


 * NOTE: **// Interpreters are available for //// this workshop. //// Presenters //// will use American Sign Language. Interpreters will be available to voice in //// English. If additional accommodations //// are needed, please describe the accommodations necessary when you register. //

// April 18, 2013 // Oakland Schools ISD 2111 Pontiac Lake Rd., Waterford, MI 48328 Presenters: John Kirsh Bloomfield Hills Schools Barbara Sanderson* Detroit Day School for the Deaf Freida Morrison Michigan School for the Deaf Paul Fugate Bloomfield Hills Schools Kid Black Fedio Bloomfield Hills Schools Maureen Wagner* Bloomfield Hills Schools Cynthia Dees*Bloomfield Hills Schools Irma Torres Oakland Schools Jackie Moase-Burke Michigan Department of Education
 * __Workshop Locations__ **

* Denotes retired

To register: [] Contact: Irma Torres, World Language Consultant Irma.Torres@oakland.k12.mi.us


 * #8 Developing District World Language Policy **
 * There is a New World Language **** graduation requirement! **

// Beginning with the //// graduating class of 2016, students will need to complete //// two credits of a //// World Language in grades 9 - 12 OR have an equivalent //// learning experience //// in Grades K-12. //

This workshop is designed to articulate district policy and procedures to meet the new Michigan world language graduation requirement. Using a template aligned to the Michigan World Language Credit /Experience Guidelines, participants define approved/recognized ways students meet the new world language requirement.

As a result of this workshop, participants complete a world language policy and procedure document designed for students and parents/guardians explaining how to meet the new requirement.

// October 12, 2012 // Oakland Schools ISD 2111 Pontiac Lake Rd., Waterford, MI 48328 Presenters: Irma Torres, Oakland Schools Jackie Moase-Burke, Language Learning Consultant LLC To register: [] Contact: Irma Torres, World Language Consultant Irma.Torres@oakland.k12.mi.us
 * __Workshop Locations__ **

// January 24, 2013 // Oakland Schools ISD 2111 Pontiac Lake Rd., Waterford, MI 48328 Presenters: Irma Torres, Oakland Schools Jackie Moase-Burke, Language Learning Consultant LLC To register: [] Contact: Irma Torres, World Language Consultant Irma.Torres@oakland.k12.mi.us

The Michigan World Language graduation requirement goes into effect with the graduating class of 2016. As a result, teachers need to be prepared with a philosophy of inclusion and a repertoire of strategies to work effectively with ALL learners. This workshop prepares participants to understand the unique needs of students with disabilities.
 * New Workshops! **
 * #9 Teaching World Language to All Students: The Special Education Connection **

Participants will learn how to interpret an IEP or 504 Plan; how to identify appropriate accommodations outlined in the student IEP; and how to implement best teaching practices and strategies to maximize learning of diverse learners in their World Language classroom. Participants in this workshop will:
 * // Gain an understanding of students with unique educational needs //
 * // Identify strategies used to maximize their instruction //
 * //Learn to apply these strategies in their classroom//

// March14, 2012 // Oakland Schools ISD 2111 Pontiac Lake Rd., Waterford, MI 48328 Presenters: Jackie Moase-Burke, Language Learning Consultant LLC Anne Nerenz, Eastern Michigan University Emily Spinelli, Executive Director American Association for the Teachers of Spanish and Portuguese Irma Torres, Oakland Schools To register: [] Contact: Irma Torres, World Language Consultant Irma.Torres@oakland.k12.mi.us
 * __Workshop__ **** __Location__ **

Writing in another language is more than translation and homework assignments from the text. It is a powerful skill for students to express themselves in the new language. This workshop explores strategies to increase student writing and the inclusion of authentic writing tasks at all levels of language proficiency.
 * #10 Integrating **** Writing in the World Language Classroom **

// May 3, 2013 // Oakland Schools ISD 2111 Pontiac Lake Rd., Waterford, MI 48328 Presenters: Jackie Moase-Burke, Language Learning Consultant LLC Anne Nerenz, Eastern Michigan University Emily Spinelli, Executive Director, American Association for the Teachers of Spanish and Portuguese To register: [] Contact: Irma Torres, World Language Consultant Irma.Torres@oakland.k12.mi.us
 * __ Workshop Location __**

This language mini-conference includes a variety of sessions. Included are differentiation and assessment workshops as well as other offerings to be determined.
 * #11 World **** Language Mini Conference **

// February 4, 2013 // Saginaw Valley State University Sponsored by: Great Lakes Bay Area ISD To register: More information to come Contact: Deb Dunbar dunbard@baisd.net
 * __ Workshop Location __**

**Subject:** FW: 12-13 World Language PD Schedule (corrected) Fyi- a correction Brian Jones Curriculum Consultant General Services Lenawee Intermediate School District 4107 N. Adrian Hwy. Adrian, MI 49211 Phone: brian.jones@lisd.us [] Your Partner in Education for a Changing Tomorrow
 * From: ** Jones, Brian [mailto: Brian.Jones@lisd.us ]

**Sent:** Friday, June 08, 2012 1:57 PM **Subject:** 12-13 World Language PD Schedule (corrected)
 * From: ** Jackie Moase-Burke [mailto: jmoaseburke@gmail.com ]

Hi~ Attached is a corrected version of the 12-13 World Language PD schedule. Please send it out to the LEAs as soon as you can. Thank you. Jackie Jackie Moase-Burke 44417 AuSable Drive Clinton Township, MI 48038 jmoaseburke@gmail.com