Methods for Teaching Initial Spanish Literacy

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Register Now   Date: Thursday, August 14, 2025 Presenter: Rachell Plote ECPD Credit Hours: 2 hours Event ID: 265503012 Methods for Teaching Initial Spanish Literacy Do you teach Spanish literacy in a bilingual or dual language program? Or do you just want to expand your understanding of initial Spanish literacy development? Join me for a look at five instructional methods for teaching reading in Spanish. Deepen your understanding of Spanish literacy skill development in primary aged bilingual learners by examining five methods for initial Spanish literacy Explore similarities and differences between initial literacy instruction in Spanish with initial literacy instruction [...]

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Integrating Newcomers: A Guide For Educators

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Register Now   Date: Saturday, August 16, 2025 Presenter: Dana Piraino ECPD Credit Hours: 2 hours Event ID: 265503040 Integrating Newcomers: A Guide For Educators Welcoming newcomers to the classroom is a rewarding but complex adventure.  This presentation provides practical tools and strategies to foster a supportive and inclusive learning environment for all students.   Target audience: K-12 educators, and support staff

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 Capitalizing on Connections in Spanish and English during la fonética

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Register Now   Date: Wednesday September 3, 2025 Presenter: Rachell Plote ECPD Credit Hours: 2 hours Event ID: 265503014  Capitalizing on Connections in Spanish and English during la fonética Join me for an exploration of how to integrate metalinguistic development into phonics instruction for Dual Language and Bilingual educators.  We will examine some simple ways to provide bilingual learners with opportunities to make connections between Spanish and English during Spanish literacy instruction. We will consider opportunities to capitalize on connecting languages to enhance student learning and maximize instructional time across languages. We will explore ways to integrate the way we [...]

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Translanguaging en acción: Bilingualism in las matemáticas

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Register Now   Date: Thursday, September 4, 2025 Presenter: Rachell Plote ECPD Credit Hours: 2 hours Event ID: 265503015  Translanguaging en acción: Bilingualism in las matemáticas In this session we will  Examine how translanguaging spaces might look within math instruction Consider going beyond cognates as a way to bring English and Spanish together Explore ideas such as using word problems and journaling as a means to support students' bilingualism and development of mathematical concepts TARGET AUDIENCE: K-12 Educators of Bilingual Learners

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Exploring the Illinois Spanish Language Arts Standards

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Register Now   Date: Tuesday, September 9, 2025 Presenter: Rachell Plote ECPD Credit Hours: 2 hours Event ID: 265503017 Exploring the Illinois Spanish Language Arts Standards This webinar will provide an exploration of the Illinois learning standards for Spanish Language Arts  We will examine how the standards address the development of Spanish language and literacy. We will analyze the SLA standards by breaking them down into the essential understandings. We will engage in vertical articulation by exploring Spanish language and literacy skill development across multiple grade levels   TARGET AUDIENCE: K-12 Teachers of Spanish Language Arts, Administrators, Program Directors

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 Supporting Long-Term English Learners in the Classroom

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Register Now   Date: Wednesday, September 10, 2025 Presenter: Maggie Essig ECPD Credit Hours: 2 hours Event ID: 265503016  Supporting Long-Term English Learners in the Classroom Understand the linguistic, academic, and social-emotional needs of long-term English learners in our classrooms Learn methods for supporting and engaging long-term English learners Walk away with strategies you can immediately use TARGET AUDIENCE: 6-12 Educators of Long-Term English Learners

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 Unlock the Potential of Wordless Books

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Register Now   Date: Thursday, September 11 2025 Presenter: Maggie Essig ECPD Credit Hours: 1 hour Event ID: 265503051  Unlock the Potential of Wordless Books Explore creative interpretive and expressive language and literacy strategies that capitalize on wordless books. Leave with a comprehensive list of wordless books that are ideal for Multilingual Learners.  Create a plan for incorporating wordless books into instruction for Multilingual Learners. TARGET AUDIENCE: Educators of Multilingual Learners

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Integrating Trabalenguas, dichos y adivinanzas in Spanish Literacy

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Register Now   Date: Tuesday, September 16, 2025 Presenter: Rachell Plote ECPD Credit Hours: 2 hours Event ID: 265503018 Integrating Trabalenguas, dichos y adivinanzas in Spanish Literacy Do you teach Spanish literacy in a bilingual or dual language program? If yes, then you need to join me for a session geared towards bringing fun and engagement to your instruction through the use of trabalenguas, dichos y adivinanzas. We will explore how to engage students in Spanish literacy and oracy by using fun and popular trabalenguas, dichos, and adivinanzas. We will examine how these non-traditional types of texts can be used [...]

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Integrating Newcomers: A Guide for Educators

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Register Now   Date: Saturday, September 20, 2025 Presenter: Dana Piraino ECPD Credit Hours: 2 hours Event ID: 265503049 Integrating Newcomers: A Guide for Educators Topics covered will include: Embracing Cultural Differences Creating Support Strategies Using Empathy and Understanding to Fuel a Growth Mindset SEL ideas and strategies will be included as well. Target Audience: Any K-12 teacher or support staff.  

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Multilingual Data Summit for Teams

Illinois Resource Center , United States

Register Now   Date: Wednesday, September 24, 2025 (Full Day - one hour lunch on your own) Presenter: Carly Spina ECPD Credit Hours: 5 Event ID: 265503035 Location: The Center: IRC                     2626 S. Clearbrook Dr.                     Arlington Heights, IL 60005 Multilingual Data Summit for Teams Special Note: This event is designed to support teams of 3 or more as they unpack data of their multilingual learners. Teams will be asked to bring along their digital data for ACCESS and EL PtP.  [...]

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