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INFO: Summer Writing & Reading Challenges
by Naomi Watkins 23 May '24

23 May '24

Happy (almost) summertime, Secondary ELA Folks! I'm sharing two opportunities for personal and professional enrichment this summer: 1) a 30-day writing challenge, and 2) a summer reading challenge. 30-Day Summer Writing Challenge Unlike January's writing challenge, this summer 30-day challenge is much more choose-your-own adventure, and we are joined by secondary ELA educators in Arizona, Kentucky, Montana, and Oklahoma! All 30 writing invitations are provided up front in the calendar (see attached), which lets you choose when and how you'd like to complete the 30 days of writing. Want to write 30 days in a row? Great! Want to take your time throughout the summer break? Also great! Want to pick and choose from the invitations that resonate with you? Also an option! This challenge is an opportunity to flex your writing skills and habit - or continue what you've already developed. Summer Reading Book Bingo Card Are you wanting to spend some of summer break reading for pleasure, but you are in need of suggestions or want to break out of a reading rut? Then, feel free to use the Summer Reading Book Bingo Card (also attached) to expand and support your pleasure reading. Unfortunately, no bingo prizes (or personal pan pizzas) are guaranteed to arrive on your doorstep, if you participate. Both opportunities are optional. Enjoy! Naomi Naomi Watkins, Ph.D. Secondary English Language Arts Specialist Utah State Board of Education (801) 538-7616

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INFO: May 2024 Secondary ELA Newsletter
by Naomi Watkins 09 May '24

09 May '24

Hello, Secondary ELA Educators, Leaders, and Designees, Please read and share the May 2024 Secondary ELA Newsletter<https://drive.google.com/file/d/17kvW8o1cSaew1uhSgqU1KAragXH9VKQ9/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 "Restoring Humanity to Striving Adolescent Readers"
by Naomi Watkins 09 May '24

09 May '24

Yesterday, we held the final Secondary ELA webinar of this school year, "Restoring Humanity to Striving Adolescent Readers," with state secondary ELA leaders from Arizona, Kentucky, Oklahoma, and Utah. We so enjoyed our time with you and your engagement and participation! The recording of the webinar is now available for you to view, use, and share. * Recording<https://drive.google.com/file/d/1m9g65OAz-XLjJXjuEmRhX8rk-tUGw9Zu/view?usp=…> * Padlet of Resources<https://padlet.com/mz_ess_az/restoringhumanitysecondaryELA> * Post-Survey<https://forms.office.com/r/yGQNuiL7j6> * All 2023-24 webinar recordings and resources<https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1KnWonSBxtv9cZ5V-6AzDx0ALeso-hAhe?us…> Naomi Watkins, Ph.D. Secondary English Language Arts Specialist Utah State Board of Education (801) 538-7616

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NFO: No Action taken on Board Rule R277-628-6 affecting Utah school librarians
by Watkins, Naomi 06 May '24

06 May '24

On Thursday, May 2 & Friday May 3, the Utah State Board of Education met and discussed Sensitive Materials legislation & Board Rule R277-628: School Libraries. No Action was taken, except to move the item to the June 6th board meeting. You can view the recordings on the USBE YouTube Channel<https://www.youtube.com/@USBE-Media> and the proposed drafts on Civic Clerk<https://usbe.portal.civicclerk.com/>. May 2 Recording<https://www.youtube.com/live/AbCFkNh2XKQ?si=xKTbNt6jJUQOZWwM&t=32755>, Proposed Drafts<https://usbe.portal.civicclerk.com/event/465/files/report/6887> ~9:05:55 May 3 Recording<https://www.youtube.com/live/Cu8YJjrBPWo?si=ruKp8V0XqYu30u_b&t=1139>, Proposed Drafts<https://usbe.portal.civicclerk.com/event/451/files/agenda/1584> ~19:00 We will be working on guidance documents for implementation of HB29 over the next couple of weeks. If you have any insights or suggestions you would like to be considered, please let me know so we can incorporate them into the discussions. Sincerely, 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. ________________________________ From: Sauthoff, Davina <Davina.Sauthoff(a)schools.utah.gov<mailto:Davina.Sauthoff@schools.utah.gov>> Sent: Wednesday, April 3, 2024 11:45 AM Subject: Board Rule changes affecting Utah school librarians Good morning Utah School Librarians and Library Program Directors! On Friday, April 5 @ 9:15 am, the Standards and Assessment committee will be discussing Board Rule R277-628: School Libraries (agenda item #6) and possible changes for compliance of HB29<https://le.utah.gov/~2024/bills/static/HB0029.html>. The agenda and draft rule can be found on USBE Civics Clerk<https://usbe.portal.civicclerk.com/event/458/overview>. By selecting Ctrl + F, and then typing "R277-628" in the search bar, you can find those materials quickly. I know many of you are leaders in your schools when it comes to AI, so you may also be interested the proposed AI Framework (agenda item #3) also in Standards and Assessment committee. Committee meetings can be watched on USBE YouTube<https://www.youtube.com/@USBE-Media>, live or recorded. More information can also be found below. Please don't hesitate to reach out if you have any questions or concerns. Warmly, 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. ________________________________ From: James, Kelsey <Kelsey.James(a)schools.utah.gov<mailto:Kelsey.James@schools.utah.gov>> Sent: Wednesday, April 3, 2024 11:19 AM Subject: Utah State Board Of Education Meeting Notice: April 4-5 Utah State Board of Education Meeting Agendas for April 4 - 5, 2024 [Utah State Board of Education seal] Quick Links Complete Agenda and Backup<https://usbe.portal.civicclerk.com/event/443/overview> Board M<https://schools.utah.gov/board/utah/members>ember Contact Information<https://schools.utah.gov/board/utah/members> Live Streaming Information<https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCg-kOfWXxl9d6nQBUh6S2Cg> Comment on Pending Rule Changes<mailto:rule.comments@schools.utah.gov> Directions to Meeting<https://duckduckgo.com/?q=Utah+state+board+of+education+250+e+500+south&t=c…> Meeting Summary<https://schools.utah.gov/board/utah/meetings?mid=2608&tid=3> The Utah State Board of Education (USBE) will hold its monthly meeting<https://usbe.portal.civicclerk.com/event/443/overview> on Thursday, April 4, beginning at 9 a.m. at the board's office, 250 East 500 South, Salt Lake City, Utah<https://duckduckgo.com/?q=Utah+Board+of+Education&t=chromentp&atb=v314-1&ia…>. Those wishing to provide public comment at the meeting should send their request to publiccomment(a)schools.utah.gov<mailto:publiccomment@schools.utah.gov>. Written public comments can be sent to board(a)schools.utah.gov <mailto:board@schools.utah.gov> at any time. Board committees <https://usbe.portal.civicclerk.com/event/458/overview> will meet sequentially<https://usbe.portal.civicclerk.com/event/458/overview> beginning at 7:30 a.m. on Friday, April 5. Finance Committee will only be online<https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCg-kOfWXxl9d6nQBUh6S2Cg>. Those who want to comment on committee agenda items should email the secretary of the committee<https://usbe.portal.civicclerk.com/event/458/overview> they wish to address before the meeting. Public comment will be at the discretion of the committee chairs. Finance Committee begins at 7:30 a.m., and Law and Licensing Committee will meet at 9 a.m., and Standards and Assessment Committee will meet at 9:15 a.m. All meetings will be streamed online<https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCg-kOfWXxl9d6nQBUh6S2Cg>. Following committee meetings, the full board will convene at 1 p.m. as the governing board for the Utah Schools of the Deaf and the Blind. At 2 p.m., the board will address any unfinished business from the previous day's agenda. Highlights of this month's board meeting include: * Potential approval of R277-631<https://usbe.portal.civicclerk.com/event/443/files/report/6724>, Student Toilet Training Requirements. * Consideration of several board rule waiver requests. * Review of school counseling program and services rules R277-462<https://usbe.portal.civicclerk.com/event/443/files/report/6699> and R277-464<https://usbe.portal.civicclerk.com/event/443/files/report/6701>. * Full agenda<https://usbe.portal.civicclerk.com/event/443/overview>.

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REMINDER: Wednesday's Secondary ELA Webinar
by Watkins, Naomi 06 May '24

06 May '24

May's Secondary ELA 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 this Wednesday's webinar! Naomi Watkins, Ph.D. Secondary English Language Arts Specialist Utah State Board of Education (801) 538-7616

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INFO: Writing PL Opportunity & Recording of Multimodal Writing & Research Webinar
by Watkins, Naomi 01 May '24

01 May '24

The recording and resources for "Writing Remixed: Composing in Digital & Multimodal Genres" webinar with Dr. Amber Jensen, BYU English Professor and Director of the Central Utah Writing Project (CUWP), is now available. Recording & Resources<https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/10dk8nhFwNO_wptWzWrFLoFwGaKUDA_XH?us…> Additionally, CUWP is still recruiting elementary, middle, and high school teachers across all content areas for our One-Week Workshop for K-12 Teachers<https://utahteacherswrite.org/cuwp-one-week-workshop/>, "Write Beside Them." The workshop, held at BYU from 8:00 am - 4:30 pm, June 10 - 14, is an opportunity for teachers to write together, develop and implement insights about tailoring writing instruction for student writers of all ages, and learn from each other's practice. This workshop will be facilitated by CUWP Fellows Craig Jeppson (CUWP '13), social studies teacher at Wasatch HS, and Regan Gull (CUWP '14), ELA teacher at Skyridge HS. Participants can earn 3.0 university credits or 45 PD points for full participation. This is a good fit for veteran and/or new teachers, including current CUWP Fellows. Registration here<https://commerce.cashnet.com/webcuwp?itemcode=WEBCUWP-OWW> is open through May 5, 2024. CUWP is offering a $50 registration discount if there are 2 or more teachers from one school who register. Please contact cuwp(a)byu.edu<mailto:cuwp@byu.edu> with any questions. Naomi Watkins, Ph.D. Secondary English Language Arts Specialist Utah State Board of Education (801) 538-7616

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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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