Register Now   Date: Monday, January 12, 2026 Presenter: Michele M. Yanong ECPD Credit Hours: 1 hour Event ID: 265503022 ML Teacher Toolbox: LEA (Language Experience Approach) Bridge the gap between your students' spoken language and academic literacy with the powerful Language Experience Approach (LEA). Learn how co-constructing text based on shared experiences provides the essential context and understanding needed for Multilingual Learners (MLs) to confidently transition into reading and writing. In this webinar, you will walk away with: Directions for facilitating a shared experience and transcribing student narratives into a relevant, co-constructed text that instantly becomes their foundational reading [...]

Register Now   Date: Monday, February 23, 2026 Presenter: Michele M. Yanong ECPD Credit Hours: 1 hour Event ID: 265503100 ML Teacher Toolbox: Analogical Scaffolding How do you teach the "invisible" concepts of the curriculum—like photosynthesis, inflation, or irony—when a student is still mastering the language of instruction? You build a bridge. This session focuses on Analogical Scaffolding: the art of anchoring complex, abstract academic concepts to the concrete, lived experiences of your students. When we use analogies, we bypass linguistic "walls" by tapping into universal human experiences.  Participants will: Understand the cognitive "hook" and why analogies are essential for [...]

Register Now   Date: Monday, April 13, 2026 Presenter: Michele M. Yanong ECPD Credit Hours: 1 hour Event ID: 265503101 ML Teacher Toolbox: Shake It Up with Dice Ready to turn your language instruction into the most anticipated part of the day? Join me as we "shake up" traditional routines and transform simple dice into a powerhouse tool for student engagement. This session proves that when students play, they learn—without even realizing how hard they’re working! Gamified Oral Prep: See how dice rolls remove the "fear of being wrong" by turning speaking prompts into a game of chance. WIDA Made [...]

Register Now   Date: Monday, May 4, 2026 Presenter: Michele M. Yanong ECPD Credit Hours: 1 hour Event ID: 265503102 ML Teacher Toolbox: Semantic Feature Analysis (SFA) Are your students struggling to distinguish between similar academic terms? Do they know the definitions but fail to use the words correctly in context? Join me for a high-impact, 60-minute session on Semantic Feature Analysis (SFA)—a powerful visual strategy that moves students beyond rote memorization and into deep conceptual understanding. Participants will explore: The Anatomy of Nuance: How to break down complex categories into digestible terms and features. Step-by-Step Implementation: A clear instructional [...]

Register Now   Date: Monday, May 18, 2026 Presenter: Michele M. Yanong ECPD Credit Hours: 1 hour Event ID: 265503103 ML Teacher Toolbox: Language Centered Gallery Walks   The "Gallery Walk" is a classic for a reason, but are we utilizing it to its full potential for Multilingual Learners? Moving beyond simple "look and see" activities, this session transforms the gallery walk into a high-leverage scaffold for all four language domains. In this webinar, we will dive into specific variations that require students to negotiate meaning, cite evidence, and practice targeted language functions. You’ll walk away with a suite of [...]