Register Now   Date: Tuesday, June 20, 2023 Presenter: Maggie Essig ECPD Credit Hours: 2 hours Event ID: 235503069 Developing Language Without Print: Using Non-Print Texts with Multilingual Learners What are non-print texts and where can you find them to enhance instruction for multilingual learners? View examples of how non-print texts communicate, entertain, inform, and persuade in the same way as their print-based counterparts. Walk away with non-print text strategies that facilitate language development, content learning, creativity, and critical thinking. TARGET AUDIENCE: K-12 Educators

Register Now   Date: Tuesday, June 20, 2023 Presenter: Maggie Essig ECPD Credit Hours: 2 hours Event ID: 235503070  Crafting a Multilingual Learning Environment Where Multilingual Learners Thrive Examine how educators can build a multilingual learning environment regardless of the language they speak. Explore how inviting and incorporating students’ languages and cultures into all classroom settings as valuable resources build understanding and validate student identity. See examples of multilingual classroom design, resource selection, instructional strategies, and family communication that help create a safe and welcoming environment. TARGET AUDIENCE: K-12 Educators

Register Now   Date: Wednesday, August 16, 2023 Presenter: Maggie Essig ECPD Credit Hours: 2 hours Event ID: 245503015 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

Register Now   Date: Wednesday, September 20, 2023 Presenter: Maggie Essig ECPD Credit Hours: 2 hours Event ID: 245503032 Welcoming and Teaching Newcomers Learn how to build relationships with newcomer students and their families. Visualize welcoming school and classroom environments for newcomer students. Explore instructional strategies that will support newcomer students in the classroom. TARGET AUDIENCE: K-12 Educators

Register Now   Date: Thursday, September 21, 2023 Presenter: Maggie Essig Credit Hours: 2 hours St Clair ROE - Serving English Learners in Illinois ***This session will equip administrators with knowledge of the rules, laws, and best practices pertaining to programs that serve English Learners (EL) in Illinois. Become familiar with the legal and educational frameworks needed to effectively support and advocate for English Learners, fostering an inclusive and equitable learning environment.

Register Now   Date: Tuesday, December 12, 2023 Presenter: Maggie Essig ECPD Credit Hours: 2 hours Event ID: 245503062 Unlock the Potential of Wordless Books for Multilingual Learners Explore how wordless books can be used with multilingual learners at any age to develop language skills and teach content.  View examples of wordless books appropriate for various grade levels and English language proficiency levels. Walk away with strategies using wordless books you can immediately use! TARGET AUDIENCE: K-12 Educators

Register Now   Date: Tuesday, January 16, 2024 Presenter: Maggie Essig ECPD Credit Hours: 2 hours Event ID: 245503072 Using Ordinary Technology Tools To Create Extraordinary Opportunities to Develop Oral Language  Examine the research about using technology with multilingual learners to develop oral language skills. Explore when and where technology tools can be easily incorporated into instruction to develop oral language skills. Walk away with strategies that can be immediately used with students! TARGET AUDIENCE: K-12 Educators

Register Now   Date: Tuesday, May 14, 2024 Presenter: Maggie Essig ECPD Credit Hours: 2 hours Event ID: 245503088 Welcoming and Teaching Newcomers Learn how to build relationships with newcomer students and their families. Visualize welcoming school and classroom environments for newcomer students. Explore instructional strategies that will support newcomer students in the classroom. TARGET AUDIENCE: K-12 Educators