Register Now   Date: Wednesday, June 1, 2021 Presenter: Maggie Essig ECPD Credit Hours: 1.5 Event ID: 225507018  Using Technology with Multilingual Learners to Develop Writing Skills: Explore the Who, What, Where, When, & Why Who can use technology to develop writing skills? (Answer: All multilingual learners!) What does the research say about using technology with multilingual learners to develop writing skills? Where can technology tools be easily incorporated into instruction to develop writing skills?  When should technology be used with multilingual learners to develop writing skills? Why should you use technology to support and develop the writing skills of [...]

Register Now   Date: Wednesday, August 10, 2022 Presenter: Maggie Essig ECPD Credit Hours: 2 hours Event ID: 235503009 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: Grades 6-12 Educators of Long-Term English Learners

Register Now   Date: Thursday, September 1, 2022 Presenter: Maggie Essig ECPD Credit Hours: 2 hours Event ID: 235503010 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: Saturday, October 1, 2022 Presenter: Maggie Essig ECPD Credit Hours: 2 hours Event ID: 235503011 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, November 1, 2022 Presenter: Maggie Essig ECPD Credit Hours: 2 hours Event ID: 235503015 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, December 1, 2022 Presenter: Maggie Essig ECPD Credit Hours: 2 hours Event ID: 235503052 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: Wednesday, February 1, 2023 Presenter: Maggie Essig ECPD Credit Hours: 2 hours Event ID: 235503063 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, March 28, 2023 Presenter: Maggie Essig ECPD Credit Hours: 2 hours Event ID: 235503064 Blending Technology and Reading Instruction for Multilingual Learners Examine the research about using technology with multilingual learners to develop reading skills. Explore where and when technology tools can be easily incorporated into instruction to develop reading skills. Walk away with strategies that can be immediately used with students! TARGET AUDIENCE: K-12 Educators

Register Now   Date: Saturday, April 1, 2023 Presenter: Maggie Essig ECPD Credit Hours: 2 hours Event ID: 235503065 Blending Technology and Writing Instruction for Multilingual Learners Examine the research about using technology with multilingual learners to develop writing skills. Explore when and where technology tools can be easily incorporated into instruction to develop writing skills. Walk away with strategies that can be immediately used with students! TARGET AUDIENCE: K-12 Educators

Register Now   Date: Monday, May 1, 2023 Presenter: Maggie Essig ECPD Credit Hours: 2 hours Event ID: 235503066 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