Today Tom Torlakson announced “Global California 2030,” an initiative to vastly expand the teaching and learning of world languages and the number of students proficient in more than one language over the next 12 years. Learn more: cde.ca.gov/nr/ne/yr18/yr1… #GlobalCA2030

The Consolidated Application Reporting Systems (CARS) is almost closed! CARS closes on June 30, 2018, find out more on the California Department of Education (CDE) website at cde.ca.gov/fg/aa/co/cars.…

Listen in on the World Languages Framework Focus Group Meetings! The meetings are scheduled from August 16–September 12, 2018, throughout California and are open to the public. More info is on the World Languages Framework web page, on the CDE website cde.ca.gov/ci/fl/cf/

The next BIG Launch Event for the EL Roadmap is on July 31, 2018, at the Sacramento County Office of Education!

Join now and be a part of the Ethnic Studies Model Curriculum Advisory Committee! Recruitment starts August 1, 2018. Dates of important events and the application for the Committee are on the Instructional Quality Commission web page, on the CDE website at cde.ca.gov/be/cc/cd/iqcma…

Local Control Funding Formula (LCFF) Professional Development opportunities abound! Take a look at the list of ongoing training topics on the CDE website including the California School-Age Consortium, which address various LCFF Priorities at cde.ca.gov/eo/in/lcff-pro…

The 2018 Accountability Leadership Institute planning is well on its way. Confirmed speakers include: Laurie Olsen, Kate Kinsella and many more! Be on the lookout for the registration link in the next few days!

Accountability Leadership Institute Registration is now open! Register now at: cde.ca.gov/sp/el/t3/ali.a… CA Department of Education

Don't forget to register for the Accountability Leadership Institute! Early registration is open now while seats last! cde.ca.gov/sp/el/t3/ali.a… CA Department of Education Seal of Biliteracy

Don't forget to register to this year's Accountability Leadership Institute! We have an English Learner Roadmap event, dual language exemplary practices workshops and many more! Seal of Biliteracy ALI_CDE CA Department of Education

.Tom Torlakson has announced his appointments to the Computer Science Strategic Implementation Plan Panel, which aims to expand and improve computer science education statewide in grades K–12. The panel has its first meeting on March 1, 2018. Learn more: cde.ca.gov/nr/ne/yr18/yr1…

Between 1980 and 2015, 46 states see increase of multilingual kids, while 4 states decrease. ow.ly/Rm5k30iJCEM

"California has one of the most ambitious school funding formula in the country, allocating an additional $10 Billion dollars for low-income, El and foster youth students" - Casey Wright President of CCSSO BOD

Check out the Sched for CABE 2018 CABE #cabe2018 cabe2018.sched.com

The new California (CA) English Learner (EL) Roadmap publication is on sale now from the CDE Press at cde.ca.gov/re/pn/rc/ or by calling 1-800-995-4099. A free PDF version is coming soon!

Register now for one of the CA EL Roadmap Institutes. CA EL Roadmap Intensive Institutes coming June 20, 2018, in Orange County; July 31, 2018, in Sacramento, and August 31, 2018, in Tulare.

Find the new requirements for earning the CA State Seal of Biliteracy (SSB)! High School graduating students after January 1, 2018 will complete SSB forms and submit online only. The CA Department of Education’s (CDEs) Web site has more details at cde.ca.gov/sp/el/er/sealo…

Be aware that immigrant students may face mental health issues and May is National Mental Health Month! A variety of resources and information is on the CDE’s Mental Health Web site at cde.ca.gov/ls/cg/mh/index…

New World Language (WL) Standards in development for California! The WL Standards Advisory Committee will meet this May 24 and 25, 2018. Developments can be found on the WL Standards Web page at cde.ca.gov/be/st/ss/world…

Click on ANY of the State Priorities for highlighted resources to guide local educational agencies, schools, and families in meeting the needs of the whole child. cde.justsharedthis.info/kiXRwwF