Agenda Item
Meeting Date:
8/16/2023 - 6:00 PM  
Category:
Consent Agenda  
Type:
Action  
Subject:
14.13 Review and Potential Approval to Attend 2023 ELLEVATION Summit in Boston, Massachusetts November 14-15, 2023  
LCAP (Local Control Accountability Plan) Goal:
Goal 2:
High quality, culturally proficient, and responsive staff will provide engaging instruction respectful of all students' backgrounds to ensure they are college and career ready.
 
Policy:
 
Enclosure:
Conference attendance invitation. Conference Agenda  
File Attachment:
Ellevate Summit.pdf
 
Summary:
The Department of English Learners and Dual Language Programs has purchased the Ellevation Platform to house data of English Learners. The Ellevation Education Summit will be held in Boston, MA on Nov. 14th and 15th. The Summit is designed to bring multilingual education leaders together to learn from experts in the field as well as to collaborate with district leaders to improve outcomes for multilingual students. Kathryn Fireman was invited to attend the Summit, including registration, lodging and meals are covered through Ellevation. The district will cover all transportation costs. Upon her return, Ms. Fireman will share her learnings and observations with the EL Department and site administrators.  
Funding:
Educator Effectiveness Grant:3807  
Fiscal Impact:
$637.96  
Recommendation
Move to approve attendance at 2023 ELLEVATION Summit in Boston, Massachusetts November 14-15, 2023  
Approvals:
Recommended By:
Signed By:
Carmen Garces - Director of English Learner Services
Signed By:  
Jennifer Sachs - Chief, Educational Services
Signed By:  
Dr. Adam Clark - Superintendent
 
Vote Results:

Original Motion
Member Linda Mayo Moved, Member Erin McFerrin seconded to approve the Original motion 'Move to approve attendance at 2023 ELLEVATION Summit in Boston, Massachusetts November 14-15, 2023'. Upon a Roll-Call Vote being taken, the vote was: Aye: 5 Nay: 0.
The motion Carried 5 - 0
   
Linda Mayo     Yes
Debra Mason     Yes
Cherise Khaund     Yes
Keisha Nzewi     Yes
Erin McFerrin     Yes