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by Niederhauser CTE, Natalie (UTVA Admin) 14 Dec '23

14 Dec '23

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INFO: December 2023 Secondary ELA Newsletter
by Watkins, Naomi 13 Dec '23

13 Dec '23

Hello, Colleagues: Attached is the December 2023 Secondary ELA Newsletter<https://drive.google.com/file/d/1mSaUTBQJooK9Rv6zkxfBwbTqB_26IVFh/view?usp=…>. Please 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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ACTION: Public Feedback Sought on Mythology Standards
by Watkins, Naomi 13 Dec '23

13 Dec '23

The Mythology Supplemental Standards have been created to provide Utah educators with guidance on the specific knowledge and skills for students to master when enrolled in a Mythology course. These standards supplement the P-12 Utah English Language Arts Standards. USBE staff is seeking 30-day public feedback to gather stakeholder input to guide finalizing these supplemental standards. The 30-day feedback window opens December 13, 2023 and closes January 12, 2024. Please provide your feedback prior to the closing date. SUBMIT FEEDBACK<https://forms.gle/FPdfda77A14UXc4p7> Naomi Watkins, Ph.D. Secondary English Language Arts Specialist Utah State Board of Education (801) 538-7616

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INFO: Join 30 Days of Writing for Utah Educators!
by Watkins, Naomi 11 Dec '23

11 Dec '23

[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 other 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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INFO: Recording of "Indigenous America through Literature" webinar
by Watkins, Naomi 08 Dec '23

08 Dec '23

The recording of December's webinar<https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1n_WHzCgECPZBGDLQ6rm--HEwIsUIP5CO?us…>, "Indigenous America through Literature" with Dr. Donna Sabis-Burns is now available to view and share. This webinar is part of the Secondary ELA Professional Learning Series. You can view October's webinar, "Besting the Grammar Beast"<https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1M8Fw8xh9hT4ov4JZyeEuY4necKfXZvTP?us…> with Dr. Deborah Dean, and November's webinar, "Reading with Purpose: Selecting and Sequencing Texts to Support Critical Understanding"<https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1StiHSJHAmLRE_RKqyLUi2A4ZmVHWtg9R?us…> with Dr. Lauren Liang. January's webinar will be held on January 17, 2024 from 4:00-5:00pm. Topic: Developing Deep Knowledge with Complex Texts and Tasks with Dr. Naomi Watkins 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. Time will also be spent on how to select and use complex texts with students of all abilities. REGISTER<https://usbe.midaseducation.com/professional-development/courses/course/633…> Naomi Watkins, Ph.D. Secondary English Language Arts Specialist Utah State Board of Education (801) 538-7616

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TODAY: Indigenous America through Literature Learning Webinar
by Watkins, Naomi 05 Dec '23

05 Dec '23

Secondary ELA Professional Learning Webinar Series Indigenous America through Literature Learning Dr. Donna Sabis-Burns TODAY, December 5, 2023 4:00 - 5:00pm **Supports implementation of Reading Strand, specifically standards 6, 11, 12, 14 Webinar Description: Indigenous representation in literature is not a new concept; however, do the books in today's classrooms accurately reflect the Native people in a contemporary setting? Using up-to-date articles and resources, we will look at how to select and share high quality literature for children and young adults, and discuss why Indigenous cultural authenticity matters in books in schools. Booklists, writing resources, and an introduction to many talented Indigenous authors and illustrators will be discussed. Speaker Bio: Dr. Donna Sabis-Burns (Kanien'keha:ka-Mohawk) holds a Ph.D. in Curriculum and Instruction from the University of Florida. Her research centers on Indigenous representation in literature for children and young adults. Donna is employed as a Discretionary Grant Group Leader at the U.S. Department of Education's Office of Indian Education in Washington, DC. She has served multiple terms as a Board Member for the Children's Literature Assembly, and has been involved in Indigenous children's literature for almost two decades. 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: Register for Next Tuesday's Secondary ELA Webinar!
by Watkins, Naomi 28 Nov '23

28 Nov '23

Secondary ELA Professional Learning Webinar Series Indigenous America through Literature Learning Dr. Donna Sabis-Burns December 5, 2023 4:00 - 5:00pm **Supports implementation of Reading Strand, specifically standards 6, 11, 12, 14 Webinar Description: Indigenous representation in literature is not a new concept; however, do the books in today's classrooms accurately reflect the Native people in a contemporary setting? Using up-to-date articles and resources, we will look at how to select and share high quality literature for children and young adults, and discuss why Indigenous cultural authenticity matters in books in schools. Booklists, writing resources, and an introduction to many talented Indigenous authors and illustrators will be discussed. Speaker Bio: Dr. Donna Sabis-Burns (Kanien'keha:ka-Mohawk) holds a Ph.D. in Curriculum and Instruction from the University of Florida. Her research centers on Indigenous representation in literature for children and young adults. Donna is employed as a Discretionary Grant Group Leader at the U.S. Department of Education's Office of Indian Education in Washington, DC. She has served multiple terms as a Board Member for the Children's Literature Assembly, and has been involved in Indigenous children's literature for almost two decades. 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: Indigenous America through Literature Learning Secondary ELA Webinar
by Watkins, Naomi 14 Nov '23

14 Nov '23

Announcing December's offering in the Secondary ELA Professional Learning Webinar Series! See the attached flyer as well. Indigenous America through Literature Learning Dr. Donna Sabis-Burns December 5, 2023 4:00 - 5:00pm **Supports implementation of Reading Strand, specifically standards 6, 11, 12, 14 Webinar Description: Indigenous representation in literature is not a new concept; however, do the books in today's classrooms accurately reflect the Native people in a contemporary setting? Using up-to-date articles and resources, we will look at how to select and share high quality literature for children and young adults, and discuss why Indigenous cultural authenticity matters in books in schools. Booklists, writing resources, and an introduction to many talented Indigenous authors and illustrators will be discussed. Speaker Bio: Dr. Donna Sabis-Burns (Kanien'keha:ka-Mohawk) holds a Ph.D. in Curriculum and Instruction from the University of Florida. Her research centers on Indigenous representation in literature for children and young adults. Donna is employed as a Discretionary Grant Group Leader at the U.S. Department of Education's Office of Indian Education in Washington, DC. She has served multiple terms as a Board Member for the Children's Literature Assembly, and has been involved in Indigenous children's literature for almost two decades. REGISTRATION<https://usbe.midaseducation.com/professional-development/courses/course/633…> 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: Recording of Reading with Purpose Webinar
by Watkins, Naomi 14 Nov '23

14 Nov '23

Hello, Secondary ELA Educators, Leaders, and Designees, If you were unable to join us live for Dr. Lauren Liang's webinar, "Reading with Purpose: Selecting and Sequencing Texts to Support Critical Understanding," you can now access the recording and slides<https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1StiHSJHAmLRE_RKqyLUi2A4ZmVHWtg9R?us…>. If your LEA is seeking additional support from Dr. Liang in this area, you can contact her at lauren.liang(a)utah.edu<mailto:lauren.liang@utah.edu> Naomi Watkins, Ph.D. Secondary English Language Arts Specialist Utah State Board of Education (801) 538-7616

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INFO: November 2023 USBE Secondary ELA Newsletter
by Watkins, Naomi 07 Nov '23

07 Nov '23

Hello, Colleagues: Attached is the November 2023 Secondary ELA Newsletter. Please 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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