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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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INFO: Free USBE/NLP news & media literacy webinar series
by Watkins, Naomi 01 Sep '23

01 Sep '23

Join us for an eight-part webinar series centered on news and media literacy skills. We are excited to announce a webinar series brought to you by content specialists at the Utah State Board of Education and the News Literacy Project. Each webinar is 45 minutes long and will include resources, guidance, and frameworks designed to help all Utah educators learn strategies and skills to navigate the complex world of information literacy. Webinars will be followed by a 15-minute Q&A with a Utah educator who has been using the resources. Sessions will be recorded. For more information and to register see attached informational flyer or visit bit.ly/UtahNLP Additional questions can be directed to: Davina Sauthoff Library Media Specialist Utah State Board of Education Davina.Sauthoff(a)schools.utah.gov<mailto:Davina.Sauthoff@schools.utah.gov> [A close-up of a webinar Description automatically generated]

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Add to mailing list
by Tasia Rohwer 24 Aug '23

24 Aug '23

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INFO: USBE August 2023 Secondary ELA Newsletter
by Watkins, Naomi 23 Aug '23

23 Aug '23

Hello, Colleagues: Attached is the August 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: Error on USBE Graduation Course List
by Watkins, Naomi 21 Aug '23

21 Aug '23

Error on USBE Graduation Course List We were alerted to an error on the "Current Courses Meeting the Criteria for Graduation Requirements<https://www.schools.utah.gov/curr/graduationrequirements?mid=1014&tid=2>" today and wanted to notify you. The error has been corrected and will be loaded on our website shortly. In the meantime, please refer to the attachment for the corrected version. Specifically, Debate 1 had been unintentionally removed from the course list for as an option for ELA Applied and Advanced Courses. Debate 1, 2, and 3 are all eligible for ELA credit. We apologize for the error. If you have any questions, please contact Naomi.Watkins(a)schools.utah.gov<mailto:Naomi.Watkins@schools.utah.gov> Naomi Watkins, Ph.D. Secondary English Language Arts Specialist Utah State Board of Education (801) 538-7616

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