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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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REMINDER: Next Secondary ELA Webinar is Monday, Nov. 13!
by Watkins, Naomi 06 Nov '23

06 Nov '23

November's Secondary ELA webinar is on Monday, November 13, 4:00 - 5:00 pm Reading with Purpose: Selecting & Sequencing Texts to Support Critical Understanding with Dr. Lauren Liang, Associate Professor of Educational Psychology, University of Utah **Supports implementation of Reading Standards 6, 11, 12, 14 REGISTER HERE<https://usbe.midaseducation.com/professional-development/courses/course/633…> Learn about the "PURPOSEful Framework" for creating effective text sets. The goal of the framework is to aid educators in creating a purposeful, carefully curated text set where the individually selected books and sequenced arrangement work together to present an opportunity for students' engagement in critical thinking and growth in both cognitive and affective realms. The PURPOSEful Framework includes six steps to curate and sequence the high-quality texts used in the set. The unique emphasis on sequencing is driven by the careful curation work that happens prior, and ultimately creates scaffolding for students' deeper understanding of a specific content topic or area. SAVE THE DATE! December's Secondary ELA webinar will be held on Tuesday, December 5 from 4:00-5:00 pm and will focus on using native literature in your classroom. More info coming soon. 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://forms.gle/jpXdnmnzUebBAtyC8> 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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Corrected Grammar Webinar Recording
by Watkins, Naomi 18 Oct '23

18 Oct '23

Hi folks, Here is the *correct* link<https://drive.google.com/file/d/139p_j1dUrRWgYeuFEd2TQffCwAsIaFjQ/view?usp=…> to the recording of "Besting the Grammar Beast" with Dr. Deborah Dean. My apologies. Naomi Watkins, Ph.D. Secondary English Language Arts Specialist Utah State Board of Education (801) 538-7616

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INFO: Recording of "Besting the Grammar Beast" Webinar
by Watkins, Naomi 18 Oct '23

18 Oct '23

Hello, Secondary ELA Educators, Leaders, and Designees, If you were unable to join us live for or would like to rewatch Dr. Deborah Dean's webinar, "Besting the Grammar Beast," you are now able to view the recording<https://drive.google.com/file/d/1-To6MW5S9RrI2ENxnSDRRAzTK9Tc7nGv/view?usp=…>. In the webinar, Dr. Dean refers to several resources plus I've included a few others listed below: * Mentor Texts<https://drive.google.com/file/d/1-To6MW5S9RrI2ENxnSDRRAzTK9Tc7nGv/view?usp=…> * Article: "Teaching Grammar in Context"<https://drive.google.com/file/d/1XSvAE4sxhkoiojX3s-a56g3PKjkg5Y0e/view?usp=…> * Article: "Teaching Grammar or Teaching Language?"<https://ncte.org/blog/2022/05/teaching-grammar-or-teaching-language/> * Book: Revision Decisions<https://www.routledge.com/Revision-Decisions-Talking-Through-Sentences-and-…> * NCTE Quick Reference Guide: Teaching Grammar in the Secondary Classroom<https://store.ncte.org/qrg/teaching-grammar-secondary-classroom-qrg?_gl=1*1…> If your LEA is seeking additional support from Dr. Dean in this area, you can contact her at deborah_dean(a)byu.edu<mailto:deborah_dean@byu.edu> November's webinar is on Monday, November 13, 4:00 - 5:00pm Reading with Purpose: Selecting & Sequencing Texts to Support Critical Understanding With Dr. Lauren Liang, Associate Professor of Educational Psychology, University of Utah **Supports implementation of Reading Standards 6, 11, 12, 14 REGISTER HERE<https://usbe.midaseducation.com/professional-development/courses/course/633…> Learn about the "PURPOSEful Framework" for creating effective text sets. The goal of the framework is to aid educators in creating a purposeful, carefully curated text set where the individually selected books and sequenced arrangement work together to present an opportunity for students' engagement in critical thinking and growth in both cognitive and affective realms. The PURPOSEful Framework includes six steps to curate and sequence the high-quality texts used in the set. The unique emphasis on sequencing is driven by the careful curation work that happens prior, and ultimately creates scaffolding for students' deeper understanding of a specific content topic or area. 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://forms.gle/jpXdnmnzUebBAtyC8> 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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TOMORROW: Besting the Grammar Beast with Dr. Deborah Dean
by Watkins, Naomi 16 Oct '23

16 Oct '23

Tomorrow is the first of our monthly professional learning webinars for ELA educators and leaders. You're welcome to join us live or view the recording at a later date. Register to receive the recording. REGISTER<https://usbe.midaseducation.com/professional-development/courses/course/633…> 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://forms.gle/jpXdnmnzUebBAtyC8> 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 Tuesday, October 17, 2023 4:00 - 5:00 pm Besting the Grammar Beast Dr. Deborah Dean, Professor of English, Brigham Young University **Supports implementation of Writing Standards 1-4; Reading Standard 4; Speaking & Listening Standard 3 We know the research. It says that traditional methods don't really help, that we should teach in context. But what does that mean, especially with so many challenges to teaching in general-and attitudes toward language learning specifically? In this webinar, we will look at some quick ways to start putting language learning into our classrooms in ways that will help students read and write better-and, just maybe, bring an interest in language into the classroom. Naomi Watkins, Ph.D. Secondary English Language Arts Specialist Utah State Board of Education (801) 538-7616

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INFO: October 2023 USBE Secondary ELA Newsletter
by Watkins, Naomi 06 Oct '23

06 Oct '23

Hello, Colleagues: Attached is the October 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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INFO: Secondary ELA Professional Learning Webinar Series
by Watkins, Naomi 26 Sep '23

26 Sep '23

[A webinar with a few images of a person typing on a keyboard Description automatically generated] Hello, Secondary ELA leaders and designees, The attached flyer provides information about the first two webinars in the Secondary English Language Arts Professional Learning Webinars series. These monthly webinars are for Secondary ELA educators and leaders in Utah. Educators and leaders are welcome to attend some or all of the webinars live or they may view the recording at a time that works for their schedules. These webinars are to 1) support students' reading, writing, speaking, listening, and thinking through evidence-based instructional practices, and 2) refine and deepen educators' implementation of the new Utah ELA Standards. If educators are interested in receiving 0.5 USBE credits for their participation in the webinars, they will need to enroll in the Canvas course to complete the following tasks: * Attend or view 7 webinars (there will be 8 total webinars plus bonus content, so you can select the webinars that are most of interest to you) * Complete reflections for each webinar * Provide evidence of implementation of at least one instructional practice from the webinar series in your classroom Educators are also free to participate and view the webinars without enrolling in the Canvas course or completing the tasks for USBE credit. Registration for the webinars and the Canvas course<https://usbe.midaseducation.com/professional-development/courses/course/633…> (optional) Naomi Watkins, Ph.D. Secondary English Language Arts Specialist Utah State Board of Education (801) 538-7616

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