Asynchronous Learning Activities
Meaningful Reading Instruction for English Learners in Primary Grades
Webinar & Asynchronous Learning ActivitiesRegister Now Online Session: Date: Wednesday, November 18, 2020 Time: 10:00 AM - 11:300 AM Presenter: Elisabeth Trost ECPD Credit Hours: 5 Event ID: 215503019 We all know that emergent literacy best takes place in students’ first language. In this workshop we will focus on how we can best support English learners in their quest to become readers in their second language. Explore how to support students’ emergent first language literacy even when you don’t speak it and materials aren’t available; Examine best practices for supporting L2 literacy development; Get to know a fun and effective approach to [...]
Helping Multilingual Learners Show What They Know Mathematically: Grades 4-8
Webinar & Asynchronous Learning ActivitiesRegister Now Online Session: Date: Thursday, November 19, 2020 Time: 3:30 PM - 5:00 PM Presenter: Cristina Sanchez-Lopez ECPD Credit Hours: 5 Event ID: 215503020 Learn ways to engage students’ conversational language, and connect this to the mathematics register Practice strategies to support students’ academic language that they can use to discuss mathematical concepts and reasoning Explore a variety of concrete materials and multiple representations using grade appropriate concepts to help students develop solid understanding and build mental models Discover whole group activities and grade level breakout sessions This virtual workshop will include both a live webinar and a self-paced [...]
MTSS: Keys to Describing before Diagnosing Your English Learners’ Academic Progress
Webinar & Asynchronous Learning ActivitiesRegister Now Online Session: Date: Wednesday, December 2, 2020 Time: 3:00 PM - 5:00 PM Presenter: Tracy R. Taylor, Ed. D. ECPD Credit Hours: 5 Event ID: 215503064 In this workshop, participants will: Gain an understanding of the unique difficulties ELs can face in English-based literacy instruction Explore key factors to consider that may contribute to the difficulties ELs can face in academic settings where English is used Learn how to describe in observable terms student reading behaviors that suggest academic struggle This virtual workshop will include both a live webinar and a self-paced learning module. The live webinar [...]
Coaching Biliteracy: Supporting Teachers in Bilingual Programs
Webinar & Asynchronous Learning ActivitiesRegister Now Online Session: Date: Wednesday, January 6, 2021 Time: 4:00 PM - 5:30 PM Presenter: Rachell Anderson ECPD Credit Hours: 5 Event ID: 215503021 Examine key features of various bilingual programs Consider implications and applications for instructional coaching practices geared towards working with teachers in Dual Language Programs Explore ways to support teachers who instruct in two languages either as individuals or in partnerships This virtual workshop will include both a live webinar and a self-paced learning module. The live webinar will last approximately 90 minutes. During the webinar you will receive access to an asynchronous learning [...]
Meaningful Reading Instruction for English Learners: Grades 4-8
Webinar & Asynchronous Learning ActivitiesRegister Now Online Session: Date: Wednesday, January 13, 2021 Time: 10:00 AM - 11:300 AM Presenter: Elisabeth Trost ECPD Credit Hours: 5 Event ID: 215503023 We all know that emergent literacy best takes place in students’ first language. In this workshop we will focus on how we can best support intermediate and middle school English Learners (ELs) in their quest to become readers in their second language. Explore how to support students’ first language literacy even when you don’t speak it and materials aren’t available; Considering many fourth-eighth grade English learners are either long-term ELs or relative newcomers, [...]
Focus on Writing; Supporting Multilingual Learners by Modeling and Deconstructing the Genre
Webinar & Asynchronous Learning ActivitiesRegister Now Online Session: Date: Friday, January 15, 2020 Time: 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM Presenter: Michele Yanong ECPD Credit Hours: 5 Event ID: 215503027 Examine how modeling and deconstructing a genre using mentor texts fits into a scaffolded writing cycle for language learners and all Learn how to screencast or deliver a live writing mini-lesson that will support growing authors Explore activities, response options, and language focused anchor chart ideas that you can try right away This virtual workshop will include both a live webinar and a self-paced learning module. The live webinar will last approximately 120 minutes. [...]
Fair and Square Classroom Practices for Assessing Language Learners
Webinar & Asynchronous Learning ActivitiesRegister Now Online Session: Date: Monday, February 1, 2020 Time: 3:45 PM - 5:45 PM Presenter: Michele Yanong ECPD Credit Hours: 5 Event ID: 215503044 Understand major principles of language assessment Learn to apply effective language supports to classroom-based assessments Add to your assessment toolkit a variety of resources for gauging your students' listening, speaking, reading, and writing development This virtual workshop will include both a live webinar and a self-paced learning module. The live webinar will last approximately 120 minutes. During the webinar you will receive access to an asynchronous learning module to be completed within two weeks. [...]
Connecting Languages in BIlingual Classrooms
Webinar & Asynchronous Learning ActivitiesRegister Now Online Session: Date: Wednesday, February 3, 2021 Time: 4:00 PM - 5:30 PM Presenter: Rachell Anderson ECPD Credit Hours: 5 Event ID: 215503028 Examine the role translanguaging plays in bilingual classrooms and how to create a translanguaging space Engage in strategies that encourage the use of translanguaging to support bilingual development in school and at home Learn how to strategically plan opportunities for translanguaging in a culturally and linguistically diverse environment This virtual workshop will include both a live webinar and a self-paced learning module. The live webinar will last approximately 90 minutes. During the webinar [...]
Supporting Students with Limited or Interrupted Formal Education (SLIFE) in the Classroom
Webinar & Asynchronous Learning ActivitiesRegister Now Online Session: Date: Friday, February 12, 2021 Time: 10:30 AM - 12:30 PM Presenter: Elisabeth Trost ECPD Credit Hours: 5 Event ID: 215503030 Explore how to address socio-emotional needs of SLIFE students who often arrive having experienced trauma Examine ways to assess and address SLIFE students’ learning needs so that they can begin making academic progress Make plans to differentiate instruction and implement supports that will result in the long-term flourishing of SLIFE students This virtual workshop will include both a live webinar and a self-paced learning module. The live webinar will last approximately 120 minutes. [...]
Bilingualism in the Early Years: Creating Supportive Learning Environments for Young Multilingual Learners
Webinar & Asynchronous Learning ActivitiesRegister Now Online Session: Date: Thursday, February 18, 2021 Time: 3:30 PM - 5:00 PM Presenter: Cristina Sanchez-Lopez ECPD Credit Hours: 5 Event ID: 215503031 Experience simulations of second language acquisition Discuss ways to make Read Alouds meaningful for young dual language learners Learn about the critical role children’s home languages play in their development and review multilingual resources that can support multilingual development Review and practice approaches that benefit young bilingual learners with and without special educational needs Discuss ways to communicate with linguistically and culturally diverse families This virtual workshop will include both a live webinar [...]
