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Thursday, October 6, 2005     Online Events More Online Events   Evaluating English Learner Services & Results for Accountability & Instructional Improvement, Part 1 October 12 - Free Online Event In this first of a 2-part interactive presentation series, Robert Linquanti, Director of the English Learner Evaluation and Accountability Support program (ELEAS) at WestEd, will discuss setting district-wide goals, monitoring English learners' expected linguistic and academic progress, analyzing and interpreting assessment results, and prioritizing professional development efforts to more effectively support and accelerate EL students. Free registration required. Evaluating English Learner Services & Results for Accountability & Instructional Improvement, Part 2 October 26 - Free Online Event In the second session of the 2-part series, WestEd's Linda Carstens will help participants examine a systemic approach to EL instruction, based on a coherent philosophy, pedagogy, and set of instructional practices. The session explores the link between language and literacy and language and content. Free registration required.     Tips To Go More Tips To Go   Principal Visibility Being highly visible with students, teachers, parents, and the community helps a new principal turn around a low-performing school.     Schools On The Move More Schools On The Move   Tailored, ongoing professional development and a focus on standards help an elementary school improve year after year. Carson Street Elementary School in the LA Unified School District has seen its California API scores consistently rise over the last seven years. The faculty attribute these significant gains to a culture and climate that focuses intensively on instruction, learning, and teacher collaboration, and the principal ensures resources are devoted to these areas. About SchoolsMovingUp SchoolsMovingUp uses the Web to deliver high-quality resources, proven services, and innovative, useful tools that education professionals can use in their work with low-performing schools nationwide. SchoolsMovingUp offers knowledge and expertise that can help you make informed decisions and take effective action in your school reform efforts. SchoolsMovingUp/date is published monthly by WestEd® and emailed free of charge. Please feel free to forward the SchoolsMovingUp/date to readers who may be interested in its contents. Subscription requires free registration at SchoolsMovingUp. To unsubscribe, please send an email to cs.unsubscribe.a.1@email.schoolsmovingup.net. ©2005 WestEd. All rights reserved. To view past issues, visit the SchoolsMovingUp/date Archive.