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INFO: PCBL Summit on March 5
by Watkins, Naomi 09 Feb '24

09 Feb '24

Have you ever wanted to empower students to go deeper with their learning? Have you ever struggled to know which teaching practices lead to the best results for students? Have you ever wondered what PCBL looks like in your content area of focus? If you answered yes to any of these questions and/or are interested in learning more about PCBL, the PCBL Summit is fast approaching! We have breakout sessions that will meet your needs, from math and science, to health and PE to SPED and Social and Emotional Learning. The Summit will be held on March 5th at the Nebo Summit Center. Please see this flyer<https://www.canva.com/design/DAF2D09bb3E/QE39--rZCOGKLOkHlcdYCg/view?utm_co…> for additional details and registration information. The experience is FREE to all educators! Should you have any questions, please don't hesitate to reach out to Alicia Mormann (Alicia.mormann(a)schools.utah.gov<mailto:Alicia.mormann@schools.utah.gov>) and I for assistance. Appreciatively, Nathan Auck STEM Coordinator Personalized Competency Based Learning (PCBL) Specialist Utah State Board of Education Nathan.Auck(a)schools.utah.gov<mailto:Nathan.Auck@schools.utah.gov> Naomi Watkins, Ph.D. Secondary English Language Arts Specialist Utah State Board of Education (801) 538-7616

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INFO: Fellowship Opportunity Announcement: The National Book Foundation (NBF) Teacher Fellowship
by Watkins, Naomi 07 Feb '24

07 Feb '24

See the opportunity below. Please direct any questions to the contact person at the end of this message. Thanks! Naomi Watkins, Ph.D. Secondary English Language Arts Specialist Utah State Board of Education (801) 538-7616 From: CLSD National Literacy Center <literacy(a)seiservices.com> Sent: Wednesday, February 7, 2024 7:38 AM To: CLSD National Literacy Center <literacy(a)seiservices.com> Subject: Fellowship Opportunity Announcement: The National Book Foundation (NBF) Teacher Fellowship Dear SEAs, Please see below for a literacy fellowship opportunity. Please note that this opportunity is not endorsed by the Department of Education. [cid:image001.png@01DA59A9.1363E5B0] Details: The National Book Foundation (NBF) Teacher Fellowship supports and celebrates 6th-12th grade teachers using innovative methods to make reading for pleasure a part of their students' school day experience. As part of the Fellowship, teachers develop or continue an initiative that promotes reading for pleasure in their classroom, incorporate National Book Award-honored titles into their curriculum, and collaborate with other Fellows through participation in a professional learning community, including an in-person convening in New York City. Fellows Receive: If selected as a Fellow, you will receive: * A $3,000 stipend upon completion of the program * A $2,000 book buying & shipping budget * Participation in a professional learning community with other Fellows, as well as professional authors, National Book Foundation staff, and others. * Round-trip economy airfare, two nights of hotel accommodations, and a daily travel stipend to attend the final in-person cohort meeting and the National Book Foundation's 5 Under 35 celebration in May 2025 (exact date TBD; Fellows located locally in NYC or tri-state area will be provided with alternate travel accommodations, as appropriate). Submissions Deadline: February 29, 2024 Additional Details: National Book Foundation Teacher Fellowship - National Book Foundation<https://www.nationalbook.org/programs/national-book-foundation-teacher-fell…> Point of Contact: National Book Foundation Presenter of the National Book Awards 90 Broad Street, Suite 604 New York, New York 10004 Phone: (212) 685-0261 nationalbook(a)nationalbook.org<mailto:nationalbook@nationalbook.org> Warm Regards, [Logo Description automatically generated]<https://www.seiservices.com/index> CLSD National Literacy Center 240.485.3621 https://literacycenter.ed.gov/ 6116 Executive Blvd., Suite 311, North Bethesda, MD 20852 www.seiservices.com<http://www.seiservices.com/> [cid:image003.png@01DA59A9.1363E5B0]<http://www.facebook.com/synergyenterprisesinc>[cid:image004.png@01DA59A9.1363E5B0]<https://twitter.com/SEIServices>[cid:image005.png@01DA59A9.1363E5B0]<http://www.linkedin.com/company/synergy-enterprises-inc.> Confidentiality Notice: This email message, including any attachments, is for the sole use of the intended recipient(s) and may contain confidential and/or privileged information. Any unauthorized review, use, disclosure, or distribution is prohibited. If you are not the intended recipient, please contact the sender by reply email and destroy all copies of the original message.

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INFO: Feb 2024 Secondary ELA newsletter
by Watkins, Naomi 06 Feb '24

06 Feb '24

Hello, Secondary ELA Educators, Leaders, and Designees, Please read and share the February 2024 Secondary ELA newsletter<https://drive.google.com/file/d/1-i5EMz2hGTOx5z4TpgX8OG0WC6Xp7pO2/view?usp=…>. Thank you, Naomi Naomi Watkins, Ph.D. Secondary English Language Arts Specialist Utah State Board of Education (801) 538-7616

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INFO: Recording of January Secondary ELA Webinar Now Available
by Watkins, Naomi 18 Jan '24

18 Jan '24

Yesterday I hosted our monthly Secondary ELA Webinar entitled, "Developing Deep Knowledge with Complex Texts and Tasks." The recording is now available to view. Webinar Description: Traditionally secondary English Language Arts instruction is organized around the teaching of novels with students completing tasks in response to this reading. In this webinar, we will consider a reframing of ELA instructional planning that focuses on teaching readers how to develop deep world knowledge in response to essential questions through the study of complex texts and tasks. * Webinar Recording<https://drive.google.com/file/d/1Mn0oSzYsSKVjBk2Oqb5X0sJ4pbV_atuK/view?usp=…> * Webinar Resources<https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1oORB_c5EdieyAEujUfPI5kqOH19FjE70?us…> * Recordings of Previous Secondary ELA Webinars<https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1KnWonSBxtv9cZ5V-6AzDx0ALeso-hAhe?us…> Mark your calendars for February's webinar! REGISTER HERE<https://usbe.midaseducation.com/professional-development/courses/course/633…> February 22, 2024 4:00 - 5:00pm Let's Talk about the Robot in the Room Matt Winters, Senior Technology Trainer, Utah Education Network **Supports implementation of Writing Standards 1-4; Reading Standard 13 Just over a year ago, OpenAI launched ChatGPT, its flagship generative AI program. This move opened up a much larger conversation about artificial intelligence in our schools and what effect it might have on our students, educators, and our communities at large. To understand how AI is changing education, we first need to explore what it is and how it has already changed our society. In this presentation, participants will explore what AI is, how it is being used in our society, and, most importantly, how it is changing student learning. We will also explore some options for student writing projects using AI and how to approach using AI as an educator. If you are interested in receiving 0.5 USBE credits for your participation in the webinars, you will need to enroll in the Canvas course<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/forms.gle/jpXdnmnzUebBAtyC8__;!!NWzHOX5-…> to complete the following tasks: * Attend or view 7 of 8 webinars * Complete reflections for each webinar * Provide evidence of implementation of at least one instructional practice from the webinar series in your classroom or with educators you lead/coach Naomi Watkins, Ph.D. Secondary English Language Arts Specialist Utah State Board of Education (801) 538-7616

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CORRECTION: REMINDER: January Secondary ELA Webinar is tomorrow!
by Watkins, Naomi 16 Jan '24

16 Jan '24

In my reminder, I said that the webinar is tomorrow (true), but that tomorrow is Tuesday (false). This is what happens when you get back to work after a three-day weekend. So the webinar really is tomorrow, but that’s falls on a Wednesday. See you then. 😊 Naomi Watkins, Ph.D. Secondary English Language Arts Specialist Utah State Board of Education (801) 538-7616 From: Watkins, Naomi Sent: Tuesday, January 16, 2024 10:54 AM Subject: REMINDER: January Secondary ELA Webinar is tomorrow! A reminder that January’s Secondary ELA webinar will be held tomorrow (Tuesday) from 4:00 – 5:00pm. See the attached flyer for information on future webinars. Developing Deep Knowledge with Complex Texts and Tasks Dr. Naomi Watkins, Secondary ELA Specialist, USBE Traditionally secondary English Language Arts instruction is organized around the teaching of novels with students completing tasks in response to this reading. In this webinar, we will consider a reframing of ELA instructional planning that focuses on teaching readers how to develop deep world knowledge in response to essential questions through the study of complex texts and tasks. Supports implementation of all 3 strands in the ELA standards (reading, writing, speaking & listening). REGISTRATION<https://usbe.midaseducation.com/professional-development/courses/course/633…> for webinar Optional: Earn 0.5 USBE Credit If you are interested in receiving 0.5 USBE credits for your participation in the webinars, you will need to enroll in the Canvas course<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/forms.gle/jpXdnmnzUebBAtyC8__;!!NWzHOX5-…> to complete the following tasks: * Attend or view 7 webinars * Complete reflections for each webinar * Provide evidence of implementation of at least one instructional practice from the webinar series in your classroom or with educators you lead/coach Naomi Watkins, Ph.D. Secondary English Language Arts Specialist Utah State Board of Education (801) 538-7616

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REMINDER: January Secondary ELA Webinar is tomorrow!
by Watkins, Naomi 16 Jan '24

16 Jan '24

A reminder that January's Secondary ELA webinar will be held tomorrow (Tuesday) from 4:00 - 5:00pm. See the attached flyer for information on future webinars. Developing Deep Knowledge with Complex Texts and Tasks Dr. Naomi Watkins, Secondary ELA Specialist, USBE Traditionally secondary English Language Arts instruction is organized around the teaching of novels with students completing tasks in response to this reading. In this webinar, we will consider a reframing of ELA instructional planning that focuses on teaching readers how to develop deep world knowledge in response to essential questions through the study of complex texts and tasks. Supports implementation of all 3 strands in the ELA standards (reading, writing, speaking & listening). REGISTRATION<https://usbe.midaseducation.com/professional-development/courses/course/633…> for webinar Optional: Earn 0.5 USBE Credit If you are interested in receiving 0.5 USBE credits for your participation in the webinars, you will need to enroll in the Canvas course<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/forms.gle/jpXdnmnzUebBAtyC8__;!!NWzHOX5-…> to complete the following tasks: * Attend or view 7 webinars * Complete reflections for each webinar * Provide evidence of implementation of at least one instructional practice from the webinar series in your classroom or with educators you lead/coach Naomi Watkins, Ph.D. Secondary English Language Arts Specialist Utah State Board of Education (801) 538-7616

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INFO: FREE Holocaust Resources for Educators
by Watkins, Naomi 08 Jan '24

08 Jan '24

FYI: I received the info below after I sent out my January newsletter, but this opportunity opens on January 9th (Tuesday), so I’m sending it out separately. Naomi Watkins, Ph.D. Secondary English Language Arts Specialist Utah State Board of Education (801) 538-7616 In partnership with First Book<https://firstbook.org/?utm_source=eng&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=partner…>, the United States Holocaust Memorial Museum seeks to increase educators' access to foundational books about the Holocaust to enable Title 1 and Title 1 eligible educators to teach about the Holocaust. Please see below for an offer for free classroom book sets that will go live on January 9 (links are not active yet; they will activate on 1/9). There is a limited supply, so interested educators are encouraged to act quickly and to register for the First Book network in advance if they wish to request a classroom set. -- As part of our partnership with First Book, members are invited to receive FREE classroom sets of either Livia Bitton-Jackson's I Have Lived a Thousand Years OR Leon Leyson's The Boy on the Wooden Box. These classroom sets support learning about the Holocaust by exploring personal stories. I Have Lived a Thousand Years is recommended for high school students (grades 9-12). Classroom sets include 64 books. The Boy on the Wooden Box is recommended for middle school students (grades 6-9). Classroom sets include 60 books. See below for book descriptions. Requests for the book sets begin on JANUARY 9, 2024 through the First Book website. Books will be available on a first-come, first-served basis. Quantities are limited. Once educators are registered for the network, they can use the ORDER NOW links below and the codes provided. IMPORTANT NOTE: You must teach at a Title I or Title I eligible school and be a First Book member to redeem this offer. If you are already a First Book member, you must log into your account when you order the book sets. If you are not yet a First Book member, you will be prompted to complete a member registration form before placing your order. For questions about First Book membership, please reference these FAQs<https://www.fbmarketplace.org/register/?gad_source=1&gclid=Cj0KCQiAsburBhCI…>. [Image removed by sender.] About the Title: In her memoir, Livia Bitton-Jackson describes her experiences as a young teenager during the Holocaust. When she was just 13, Hungarian authorities, collaborating with the Nazis, forced Jews in her community to move into a transit ghetto, stripping them of their property and their freedom. She recounts in powerful language her subsequent deportation to Auschwitz and the dehumanization she and her mother experienced as prisoners in Nazi camps. Livia’s unflinching account introduces readers to the stark realities and devastating effects of violence and deprivation during the Holocaust. [Image removed by sender.]<https://www.fbmarketplace.org/i-have-lived-a-thousand-years-140736> [Image removed by sender.] About the Title: In his memoir, Leon Leyson describes how he survived the Holocaust as a boy with the help of German businessman Oskar Schindler. Shortly before Leon's 10th birthday, Nazi Germany invaded Poland. Young Leon experienced German authorities discriminating against and terrorizing Jews in Kraków, eventually forcing his family to move into a ghetto. Leon and his family struggled to survive and ultimately began to work for Oskar Schindler, who employed Jews in his factory and saved their lives. Leon’s account provides students with an accurate description of the complex range of behaviors during the Holocaust and the horrors he experienced without being too graphic for younger readers. [Image removed by sender.]<https://www.fbmarketplace.org/the-boy-on-the-wooden-box-140735> Teacher Guides The Museum designed a free Teacher Guide to accompany both book sets. These guides include foundational lesson plans on the Holocaust, materials to provide historical context for the Holocaust, antisemitism, discussion questions, and survivor testimony clips. You will receive the guides via email when your book order is confirmed. First Book<http://firstbook.org/?utm_source=eng&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=partnero…> is dedicated to breaking down barriers to quality, equitable education by working with Title I eligible schools to provide free or low-cost books and resources to educators nationwide. We encourage you to read more about the benefits of creating a free First Book membership by visiting this page. First Book members will be the first to know when the books and professional development opportunities through this project are available. In the meantime, you are welcome to explore the First Book Marketplace<https://www.fbmarketplace.org/?utm_source=eng&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign…> to learn more about the affordable, relevant books and free resources available to First Book members. For questions about joining the First Book community of educators, please feel free to contact Member Services at help(a)firstbook.org<mailto:help@firstbook.org> or 1-866-READ-NOW. -- Kristin Levere State Outreach Coordination Contractor William Levine Family Institute for Holocaust Education United States Holocaust Memorial Museum NEVER AGAIN: WHAT YOU DO MATTERS The Campaign<http://www.ushmm.org/support/the-museums-campaign> for the United States Holocaust Memorial Museum

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INFO: Jan 2024 Secondary ELA Newsletter
by Watkins, Naomi 05 Jan '24

05 Jan '24

Hello, and happy new year, colleagues! Please read the January 2024 Secondary ELA Newsletter<https://drive.google.com/file/d/1Xs6XWLPR1qqCBB09bJ-nYUQWMvhVdXpD/view?usp=…>, and feel free to share with interested parties. Thank you, Naomi Naomi Watkins, Ph.D. Secondary English Language Arts Specialist Utah State Board of Education (801) 538-7616

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REMINDER: Still time to join 30 Days of Writing for Utah educators!
by Watkins, Naomi 02 Jan '24

02 Jan '24

[cid:image001.png@01DA2C1E.F3CBC630] “When teachers write, we become partners with a community of writers, full participants in our classroom.” - Tim Gillespie You’re invited to join 200+ Utah educators in 30 days of writing. A daily invitation to pause and write for 5-10 minutes will be emailed to you. Invitations may ask you to reflect on questions, consider mentor texts, engage in guided imagery, or pick a topic of your choice. Choose to participate with the invitations how you wish. There are no submission requirements. There is no checking up on whether you’ve followed through. Miss a day? That’s ok, join us for the next one. This is low-stakes writing – no judgment, no evaluation. January 8 – February 6, 2024 Invitations will be emailed in the mornings. Write at a time of day (or night) that works for you! MORE INFORMATION<https://docs.google.com/document/d/1c56n6EB_D7ASd03R_megkyIgPVO87dcR5zGO-PO…> – also see attached flyer **Note that this opportunity is open to Utah educators regardless of grade level or subject(s) taught. Naomi Watkins, Ph.D. Secondary English Language Arts Specialist Utah State Board of Education (801) 538-7616

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Introducing New & Returning Gale Resources in Utah's Online School Library - Webinars In January 2024
by Sauthoff, Davina 14 Dec '23

14 Dec '23

Hello Utah Educators, Coming to you from the Utah State Board of Education in collaboration with the Utah Education Network<http://uen.org>, we are excited to announce the addition/return of four resources to Utah's Online School Library<https://onlinelibrary.uen.org/>. New for Elementary! [https://lh7-us.googleusercontent.com/tSiT6vMPrXb-XfksfLELNfKzQhY-Ugx-HGitbe…] National Geographic Kids<https://link.gale.com/apps/NGMK?u=onlinelibrary> is a database that is specifically designed for younger students (best for children ages 6-14). Students can explore amazing adventures in science, nature, culture, archaeology, and space. It provides them with access to a variety of resources, such as articles, videos, games, and more. New for Secondary! [https://lh7-us.googleusercontent.com/AXicjPndy8HRvyRqDRnq-ioM6Y5hYNuAUIsE_4…] Ebooks: * Media Literacy: Identifying Media Bias<https://link.gale.com/apps/pub/9781678202019/GVRL?u=onlinelibrary> * Media Literacy: Identifying Fake News<https://link.gale.com/apps/pub/9781678201999/GVRL?u=onlinelibrary> * Media Literacy: Distinguishing Fact from Opinion<https://link.gale.com/apps/pub/9781678201951/GVRL?u=onlinelibrary> * Media Literacy: How Social Media Impacts News<https://link.gale.com/apps/pub/9781678201975/GVRL?u=onlinelibrary> * Media Literacy: Legitimate News Sources<https://go.gale.com/ps/i.do?p=GVRL&u=onlinelibrary&id=GALE%7C68DQ&v=2.1&it=…> Back by Popular Demand! [https://lh7-us.googleusercontent.com/OVMehoebuP4hVLWPi_5erDrIRTFhNCcqs3hABl…] Gale In Context: High School<https://link.gale.com/apps/SUIC?u=onlinelibrary> provides cross-curricular content (literature, science, history, and social issues using different sources) on the most-studied topics aligned with national and state curriculum standards, reinforcing the development of skills such as critical thinking, problem-solving, communication, collaboration, creativity, and innovation. [https://lh7-us.googleusercontent.com/DYa2HB-m8OYubOkx2VCC5oNh_YfIExErfAGHif…] Gale In Context: Global Issues<https://link.gale.com/apps/GIC?u=onlinelibrary> is another database that analyzes important global issues and events through topic overviews, international viewpoints, news, and multimedia content. Please join us for any of our three webinar sessions: * Overview for Secondary Teachers: Tuesday, January 9, 2024, at 3 p.m. Secondary Registration Link & Description<https://cengage-gale.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_t2OZtjShRzyikUR-dV9G0w> * Overview for Elementary Teachers: Wednesday, January 10, 2024, at 4 p.m. Elementary Registration Link & Description<https://cengage-gale.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_giDL8KFpRpivzXkFEeQcdQ> * Train the trainers: Wednesday, January 17, 2024, at 1 p.m. Registration Link & Description<https://cengage-gale.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_F9NKZj4nTee4W4ywsiSKAg> (coaches & library media specialists) 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 online library<https://onlinelibrary.uen.org/>. If you have any questions, feel free to reach out to us. Have a wonderful holiday season and vacation! We look forward to seeing you in 2024! 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> [https://lh7-us.googleusercontent.com/q66RK0E7zJo81kMJXXO3etZH4n-2Rze_FGNvtR…] [https://lh7-us.googleusercontent.com/oIyeFhR9ZWX0lL5kRvbYlXFh4ngjEtzsX0uEtq…] 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>

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