2016 State English Learners Alliance Conference RFP

COSA in partnership with ODE.

Please complete ALL questions. RFP's are due no later than January 1, 2016.

The 2016 COSA/ODE EL Alliance RFP’s have a Best Practice emphasis. Preference will be given to proposal that include activities/trainings regarding the following:

• The improvement of leadership resulting in closing the achievement gap
• The improvement of teaching practices
• “Best Practices” in reading and math especially related to Common Core State Standards
• How to use data and assessments to improve classroom practice and student learning
• Address the needs of students with limited English proficiency
• Sessions emphasizing Policy, Accountability, Assessment and Training will be given priority.

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* 1. Presentation Title:

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* 2. Presentation Description (maximum 100 word descriptive paragraph to be used in conference program):

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* 3. List 1-3 key learning outcomes for the participants:

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* 4. Check the area of your presentation’s primary emphasis. Identified strategies will be identified in the conference program. Areas based on:
Oregon English Learners Statewide Strategic Plan: 2013-2016
link: http://www.ode.state.or.us/opportunities/grants/nclb/title_iii/or-el-statewide-strategic-plan.pdf

1. Tools and resources that support implementation, benchmarking and continuous improvement of English Learners instructional programs

2. Systemic approaches to "capacity building" for all stakeholders that positively impact English Learners academic achievement

3. School district successful efforts to engage and involve families and communities as equal partners in order to support and enhance programs designed for English Learners

4. Development of teams of expert practitioners and researchers that guide the development, improvement, and accountability for English Learner program models and practices

5. Development process for replicating exemplar programs

6. Examples of an aligned assessment system(s) supporting all English Learner Program Models including the performance of both current and former English Learners

7. Examples of programs that provide all educators the knowledge and skills they need in their positions to better serve English Learners

8. Preschool Programs that ensure that English Language Learners receive a quality early learning experiences providing a powerful foundation for their education

Other:

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* 5. Describe the evidence-based practices you will present here:

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* 6. Target audience for your presentation (check all that apply):

Pre K-6

6-12

Teacher Education Program

Administrators

Classroom Teachers

ELL Specialists

Title III Directors, Coordinators

Special Education Staff

General Education Staff

Parents

Parent Involvement Specialist

Instructional TOSAS

Who do you see as the target audience that would most benefit from your presentation:

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* 7. I am an exhibitor submitting an RFP. I understand as an exhibitor I need to co-present with a school/district that has shown outstanding gains.

Yes

Name of school/district:

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* 8. Preferred Day (There is no guarantee that you will be assigned a time slot on your preferred day; however, we will make every attempt possible to accommodate your request):

Thursday - March 10, 2016

Friday - March 11, 2016

No Preference

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* 9. Person Submitting Proposal:

Name:

Title:

Organization:

Address:

City:

State:

Zip Code:

Phone:

Email:

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* 10. Session Presenter - This person will be the primary contact for the conference. PLEASE NOTE: If your proposal is accepted, registration on the day of the presentation is waived for the presenter listed below. If the presenter wishes to attend the other day they must pay an $99 adjusted rate. All other presenters/panelists for the session must register and pay regular registration for the conference.

Name:

Title:

Organization:

Phone:

Email:

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* 11. Name and title of co-presenter(s) to be listed in conference program (co-presenters need to register and pay regular registration rates for the conference):

Speaker 1:

Speaker 2:

Speaker 3:

Speaker 4:

Applicants will be notified on January 29, 2016.

For questions, please email Suzanne Dalton.