SecondaryELA April 2024

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INFO: Scrible Training for Secondary Educators
by Watkins, Naomi 23 Apr '24

23 Apr '24

FYI: The renewal of Scrible for another year will be on the full Board agenda for discussion and vote on May 2nd. If this tool is useful to you and your students, you can share your thoughts with your state school board member. Training Webinar: Scrible for Secondary Educators Tuesday, April 30, 3:45 - 5 pm MT Register Here: bit.ly/utah4-30<http://bit.ly/utah4-30> * The Scrible Team is hosting professional development for secondary teachers and librarians! This training webinar will introduce the Scrible platform and provide a deep dive demo of its features. * Scrible is the most advanced platform ever built to support students, teachers and librarians through the research and writing process. Here's a brief overview: https://youtu.be/sGK1DMfK1_c * Come learn how to use Scrible to enhance teaching, scaffold learning and foster research, writing and close reading skills in the classroom. * The Utah State Board of Education provides Scrible Edu Pro for all Utah K-12 public and charter schools. Learn more here: www.scrible.com/utah<http://www.scrible.com/utah> Naomi Watkins, Ph.D. Secondary English Language Arts Specialist Utah State Board of Education (801) 538-7616

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FW: World Book Online Upcoming Webinars
by Watkins, Naomi 22 Apr '24

22 Apr '24

Please share if you think this is applicable to your stakeholders. Naomi Watkins, Ph.D. Secondary English Language Arts Specialist Utah State Board of Education (801) 538-7616 From: Sauthoff, Davina via library-media <library-media(a)lists.uen.org> Sent: Friday, April 19, 2024 2:57 PM To: library-media(a)lists.uen.org Subject: [Library Media] World Book Online Upcoming Webinars Hello Utah School Librarians, We are happy to announce three new upcoming webinars focused on World Book Online. Join us for any of these three webinar sessions: * * * World Book Online for Elementary: Tuesday, April 23, 2024, * at 4 p.m. * * * Elementary<https://us06web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZwscemoqzsuGNI5laPtEbT3zOWCHq2lR9…> Registration Link & Description<https://us06web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZwscemoqzsuGNI5laPtEbT3zOWCHq2lR9…> * * * World Book Online for our Multilingual Learners (MLLs): * Wed, April 24, 2024, at 4 p.m. * * * Registration<https://us06web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZcrfuCvrjMqHdyvCxglZsRAnoVPDi-nMV…> * Link & Description<https://us06web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZcrfuCvrjMqHdyvCxglZsRAnoVPDi-nMV…> * * * World Book Online for Secondary: Monday, April 29th, 2024, * at 3 p.m. * Secondary Registration Link & Description<https://us06web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZMvf-GgrTMoEtXgC2OqPKsZKzAmSg9cCh…> [Image removed by sender.] We encourage you to use these resources and share them with your districts, schools, and teachers. Support materials and classroom activities can be accessed by visiting the Utah's Online <https://onlinelibrary.uen.org/> Library<https://onlinelibrary.uen.org/>. If you have any questions, feel free to reach out to us. Warmly, Davina Sauthoff Kayla Towner Library Media Specialist Technology Specialist and Product Manager Utah State Board of Education Utah Education Network davina.sauthoff(a)schools.utah.gov<mailto:davina.sauthoff@schools.utah.gov> <mailto:davina.sauthoff@schools.utah.gov> kayla(a)uen.org<mailto:kayla@uen.org> [Image removed by sender.] [Image removed by sender.] Davina Sauthoff Library Media Specialist Utah State Board of Education 250 E 500 S | Salt Lake City, UT 84114 P: 801-538-7530<tel:+18015387530>| E: davina.sauthoff(a)schools.utah.gov<mailto:davina.sauthoff@schools.utah.gov> https://www.schools.utah.gov/curr/librarymedia https://emedia.uen.org/hubs/library Join the USBE Library Media list serve<https://lists.uen.org/mailman/listinfo/library-media> LEAs have the duty to select instructional materials that best correlate to the core standards for Utah public schools and graduation requirements. (UCA 53G-4-402(1(a)). Posting of resources by USBE staff curriculum content specialists does not imply the resources have received official endorsement of the State Board. Educators are responsible to ensure use of these materials complies with LEA policies and directives.

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FW: Information on Implementation of HB29
by Watkins, Naomi 16 Apr '24

16 Apr '24

This was sent to the Library Media Listserv. I am sharing it with you for your awareness as it has some important details about the implementation of HB29 and what to expect. Please review and share with colleagues as appropriate. Naomi Watkins, Ph.D. Secondary English Language Arts Specialist Utah State Board of Education (801) 538-7616 From: Sauthoff, Davina via library-media <library-media(a)lists.uen.org> Sent: Tuesday, April 16, 2024 1:25 PM Cc: library-media(a)lists.uen.org Subject: [Library Media] Information on Implementation of HB29 Dear Utah School Librarians and Library Supervisor, We have received a number of questions about implementation of HB29<https://le.utah.gov/~2024/bills/static/HB0029.html> and what next steps should be taken in your local community to ensure compliance with the new law which goes into effect July 1, 2024. First, the USBE is in the process of mapping out implementation and guidance for LEAs and is considering all options as to best support our districts and charters. Below is a timeline and anticipated steps: April 5: The Standards & Assessment committee<https://www.youtube.com/live/ex3OCrjTVdU?si=1N1D-Wxpkb9cMIp4&t=6840> met on and discussed amendments of Board Rule R277-628<https://www.schools.utah.gov/administrativerules/_administrative_rules_/_ef…> to support implementation of HB29<https://le.utah.gov/~2024/bills/static/HB0029.html>. April 16: The Standards & Assessment Committee<https://www.youtube.com/live/zK5qXUaQEyU?si=SYSWd-7JWImlCVxt> met during a special session and continued the discussion from April 5. An additional special session will be announced and held at a near future date. May 2: A draft of Board Rule R277-628 will likely be presented at the full USBE Board meeting. We expect guidance on LEA reporting requirements to the state board on "objective sensitive materials" removed by LEAs prior to July 1, 2024 and in accordance with Utah Code Subsection 76-10-1227(1)(a)(i), (ii), or (iii)<http://le.utah.gov/UtahCode/SectionLookup.jsp?section=76-10-1227&session=20…>, will be included in the amended board rule and a process provided to LEAs after the May 2 board meeting. Until July 1: Until the July 1, 2024 effective date for HB29, LEAs should continue to follow their current policies and operate within existing laws, rules and policies until further guidance is offered. LEAs may need to evaluate their current policies to ensure alignment with the new requirements of HB29<https://le.utah.gov/~2024/bills/static/HB0029.html> by the effective date of July 1, 2024. Some requirements related to LEA policies and processes may also be impacted by pending updates to R277-628. After July 1: If any material should meet the threshold requirements according to HB29<https://le.utah.gov/~2024/bills/static/HB0029.html>, that information will be shared by USBE after July 1, 2024. It is expected that LEAs will be notified of any titles that need to be removed statewide after the August Board meeting. Please be aware that at this time, no material has been removed statewide. We appreciate your efforts to attend to the new law. We will provide additional information as it is available. Please don't hesitate to reach out if you have any questions. I am always happy to help. Davina Sauthoff Library Media Specialist Utah State Board of Education 250 E 500 S | Salt Lake City, UT 84114 P: 801-538-7530<tel:+18015387530>| E: davina.sauthoff(a)schools.utah.gov<mailto:davina.sauthoff@schools.utah.gov> https://www.schools.utah.gov/curr/librarymedia https://emedia.uen.org/hubs/library Join the USBE Library Media list serve<https://lists.uen.org/mailman/listinfo/library-media> LEAs have the duty to select instructional materials that best correlate to the core standards for Utah public schools and graduation requirements. (UCA 53G-4-402(1(a)). Posting of resources by USBE staff curriculum content specialists does not imply the resources have received official endorsement of the State Board. Educators are responsible to ensure use of these materials complies with LEA policies and directives.

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REMINDER: Thursday is Multimodal Writing & Research Webinar!
by Watkins, Naomi 15 Apr '24

15 Apr '24

Join us for the next Secondary ELA webinar on April 18 from 4:00 - 5:00 pm. REGISTER<https://usbe.midaseducation.com/professional-development/courses/course/633…> for April's webinar "Writing Remixed: Composing in Digital and Multimodal Genres" **Supports Writing Standards 1-4 Dr. Amber Jensen Assistant Professor, BYU English Department Director, Central Utah Writing Project Editor, The Journal of Peer Tutoring in Secondary Schools Are you itching to integrate digital and multimodal writing in your ELA curriculum but not sure how to begin? Ready to move past text-based literary analyses, formulaic argument essays, and research projects? Curious about how to engage your students in composing in the kinds of genres that are most relevant in the 21st century? Let's explore how podcasts, infographics, memes, multigenre research projects, and other kinds of compositions can expand your students' writing competencies and invigorate your teaching! This webinar invites you to remix your writing instruction by inspiring student writers to compose not only with words, but also with image, video, sound, color, and texture. It begins a conversation around how - and to what extent - digital tools and digital products can be used in the service of our students' writing development. The first part of the webinar will draw on recent scholarship and real-world teaching examples to answer some common questions and concerns about the role of these kinds of texts in an ELA classroom. In the second part of the webinar, teacher participants will collaborate to "remix" a current writing unit or assignment. Each teacher will leave with concrete next steps -- and a practitioner-focused resource list -- for integrating digital and multimodal composition into their secondary ELA writing curriculum. May's webinar will occur on Wednesday, May 8th from 4:00-5:00pm MST. We will be joined by educators in Arizona, Kentucky, and Ohio. Topic: Restoring Humanity to Striving Adolescent Readers We know literacy ability -- and gaps in literacy ability -- have far-reaching consequences for students across the lifespan, including lasting perceptions of their identity and place in society. This webinar explores how to reduce shame and anxiety for striving adolescent readers with empathic, restorative mindsets and instructional strategies. See the attached flyer for more information. REGISTER<https://schools-utah-gov.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZ0vceutpjIoEty1XUkMSd_UB…> for May's webinar Naomi Watkins, Ph.D. Secondary English Language Arts Specialist Utah State Board of Education (801) 538-7616

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ACTION: Writing Tools & Supports Survey
by Watkins, Naomi 10 Apr '24

10 Apr '24

Writing Tools and Supports The USBE is looking to advance our support for P-12 classroom educators regarding the tools and resources to support evidence-based writing instruction, assessment, and feedback. The intent of this survey is to get classroom educator input into what tools are most helpful and what further support is needed. Thank you for your time in providing this feedback to inform future decision making. Please respond by May 1, 2024. Respond to the Survey<https://forms.gle/PJJgpNQ2uM2yodfv9> Naomi Watkins, Ph.D. Secondary English Language Arts Specialist Utah State Board of Education (801) 538-7616

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Adding to list
by Amy Cronin 08 Apr '24

08 Apr '24

To Whom It May Concern: I would like to be added to this email distribution list for secondary English educators in Utah. I am currently a teacher at South Summit Middle School. Thanks, Amy Cronin

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INFO: Mini Secondary ELA Newsletter
by Watkins, Naomi 02 Apr '24

02 Apr '24

[cid:image001.png@01DA851C.62492430] Join READ-U (Reading with Empathy, Awareness, and Depth with U) for an educator event! The workshop brings together classroom teachers, school counselors, library media specialists, and other educators to learn about the University of Utah’s READ-U program and the standards-based READ-U units available for school use. We will focus on the use of picturebooks to help support complex discussions in the classroom and develop students’ social-emotional capacities, while meeting Utah core standards in the English Language Arts and Social Studies. We will explore two specific READ-U units on Civic Engagement and on Worry & Anxiety to see how the units incorporate carefully curated, high-quality picturebooks and an adaptable and detailed guide for using the titles to introduce the topic, widen students’ perspectives surrounding it, and engage them in meaningful discussions and activities that deepen understanding. Participants will receive materials to incorporate these units in their 3rd-6th or 7th-9th grade classrooms in the next school year. Breakfast and lunch will be provided, and .5 USBE credit is available. 2024 Special Education Inclusion Symposium Get ready for the ultimate educational event! The Utah State Board of Education (USBE) proudly presents the 2024 Special Education Inclusion Symposium. This exhilarating two-day symposium is not just another conference—it's a dynamic opportunity for school teams to dive deep into understanding where you are in the process of implementing authentic, meaningful inclusion, obtaining resources and knowledge, breaking down barriers and misconceptions, and developing goals for increasing inclusion for students with disabilities through already existing school plans. Meaningful inclusion doesn't just happen by chance—it takes deliberate collaboration across the education spectrum. Join us as we explore the tools and skills needed to cultivate an environment where each student thrives. We're calling on all educators—school administrators, general and special education teachers, instructional coaches, paraeducators, related services providers, counselors, and parents—to unite at this groundbreaking event. Plus, earn valuable USBE Re-Licensure points while you're at it! To ensure no educator is left behind, we're taking this symposium on the road! Choose which date and location works best for you and your team, and join us at one of our two stellar locations: 📅 June 19-20: Marriott Hotel and Conference Center, Provo, UT 📅 June 24-25: Dixie Convention Center, St. George, UT Secure your spot now!<https://web.cvent.com/event/db4bbcd9-6da3-4f08-bb10-ed9410a0219c/summary> Thank you for your support and dedication to Utah's students, families, and communities. We can't wait to generate change together at the 2024 Special Education Inclusion Symposium! For additional information, contact Lindsey Cunningham at lindsey.cunningham(a)schools.utah.gov<mailto:lindsey.cunningham@schools.utah.gov>. [cid:image002.jpg@01DA851C.62492430] Form to indicate availability<https://forms.gle/1Ug9mPLb1UEhHj838> for Grand Theatre performances [cid:image003.png@01DA851C.62492430] Registration is now open for the 2024 Belfer National Conference for Educators<http://ushmm.org/2024Belfer>, taking place June 24–26. At this free, virtual professional learning conference, educators will explore the latest practices in accurate, meaningful teaching about the Holocaust with leading historians and educators. The conference offers many new sessions to ensure first-time and returning educators find relevant ways to engage. Educators can join live or access sessions on demand to discover thought-provoking resources that provide students with historical context and opportunities to advance media literacy skills. Naomi Watkins, Ph.D. Secondary English Language Arts Specialist Utah State Board of Education (801) 538-7616

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