Michele Yanong
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Lively and Colorful Approaches to Sparking Language Development
Friendship Park Conservatory 395 W. Algonquin Rd., Des Plaines, IL, United StatesDid you know there is a magic potion that can spark language development and motivate anxious language learners? Come learn what to pour into your current instructional formula (no talent required)! Learn 6 “must-have” approaches to daily language instruction Examine music, art, and technology rich ideas that can be used in any content area to promote success and reduce the stress of grade level linguistic demand Come with a content topic, grade level text, or lesson that you are ready to liven and brighten for a choose-your-own adventure style afternoon in which you will transform your lesson Sign-In: 8:30 a.m. - [...]
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Fair and Square Classroom Practices for Assessing Language Learners
Lewis University - Oak Brook Campus 1111 W 22nd St., Ste.700, Oak Brook, IL, United StatesRegister Now 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! TARGET AUDIENCE: K-12 Educators of English Learners NOTE: Participants are required to bring a laptop to this session to participate in activities and access resources. Date: Friday, March 13, 2020 Sign-In: 8:30 a.m. - 9:00 a.m. Workshop: 9:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m. Presenter: Michele Yanong Event ID: 205503046
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Joyful and Effective Writing Instruction for Language Learners
Webinar & Asynchronous Learning ActivitiesRegister Now Review research related to writing principles for language learning Consider planning steps for a scaffolded writing cycle Fill your toolbox with activities for supporting new authors, such as LEA (Language Experience Approach), Interactive Writing, Non-Print Text Prompts, Differentiated Writing Frames, and more! Examine writing samples at a variety of language development levels so you are ready to assess the language level of writing samples from your students Leave ready to inspire joyful writers! OPTIONAL: Bring 1-2 student writing samples to assess through a language lens. TARGET AUDIENCE: K-5 Educators NOTE: Participants are required to bring a laptop [...]
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Positive Blended Learning Experiences for Language Learners and Everyone Else!
Webinar & Asynchronous Learning ActivitiesRegister Now Explore blended learning models and platforms for structuring blended learning experiences when students are in the classroom setting Learn about using hyperdocs, collaborative web-based applications, and tech tools for creativity Consider ways to transform your instruction to engage, excite, and ignite the passions of your students! TARGET AUDIENCE: K-12 Educators NOTE: Participants are required to bring a laptop to this session to participate in activities and access resources. Date: Wednesday, April 29, 2020 Sign-In: 8:30 a.m. - 9:00 a.m. Workshop Begins: 9:00 a.m. *For full day (5 hour) sessions we will use a mix of webinar [...]
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Academic Language in the Content Areas: Strategies You Can Implement This Week!
Webinar & Asynchronous Learning ActivitiesExplore academic language strategies that can be tailored to your context, including content areas or general education classroom Learn how to analyze the academic language demands of activities and texts Walk away with ideas on how to support academic language in listening, speaking, reading, and writing Sign-In: 8:30 a.m. - 9:00 a.m. Workshop Begins: 9:00 a.m. *For full day (5 hour) sessions we will use a mix of webinar (about 1.5 hours) and asynchronous activities worth the remaining 3.5 hours so you can complete those in your own time and still get the full day of credit. Detailed instructions will be [...]
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Ready for a Responsive Classroom Library Grades K-5; In Class & Remote Considerations
Webinar & Asynchronous Learning ActivitiesRegister Now Online Session: Date: Tuesday, August 25, 2020 Time: 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM Presenter: Michele Yanong ECPD Credit Hours: 5 Event ID: 215503000 Ever get overwhelmed with your classroom library? Wondering how students will select and maintain their independent reading this year? Need digital or print resources? Review strategies for in-class routines that will free you of library burnout and make reading exciting for all students Learn how to curate and organize a variety of diverse texts that will support language development and foster a love of reading Walk away with over 20 links to resources and [...]
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Ready for a Responsive Classroom Library Grades K-5; In Class & Remote Considerations
Webinar & Asynchronous Learning ActivitiesRegister Now Online Session: Date: Sunday, August 30, 2020 Time: 1:00 PM - 3:00 PM Presenter: Michele Yanong ECPD Credit Hours: 5 Event ID: 215503004 Ever get overwhelmed with your classroom library? Wondering how students will select and maintain their independent reading this year? Need digital or print resources? Review strategies for in-class routines that will free you of library burnout and make reading exciting for all students Learn how to curate and organize a variety of diverse texts that will support language development and foster a love of reading Walk away with over 20 links to resources and [...]
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Focus on Writing; Supporting Multilingual Learners by Modeling and Deconstructing the Genre
Webinar & Asynchronous Learning ActivitiesRegister Now Online Session: Date: Wednesday, September 23, 2020 Time: 3:45 PM - 5:45 PM Presenter: Michele Yanong ECPD Credit Hours: 5 Event ID: 215503011 Focus on Writing; Supporting Multilingual Learners by Modeling and Deconstructing the Genre 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 [...]
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Inspiring Interactive Read Alouds Grades K-5; In Class & Remote Considerations for Teachers of Multilingual Learners and Everyone Else
Webinar & Asynchronous Learning ActivitiesRegister Now Online Session: Date: Sunday, September 27, 2020 Time: 1:00 PM - 3:00 PM Presenter: Michele Yanong ECPD Credit Hours: 5 Event ID: 215503016 Want to kick your read alouds to the next level and get students excited and involved in live or remote thinking and discussion? Explore systems of strategic action that will help you plan and support reader growth Learn how anchor charts and reader notebooks can create reading maps for independent readers Leave with digital and printable resources for both turn-and-talk and writing about reading This virtual workshop will include both a live webinar and [...]
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Academic Language in the Content Areas; Strategies You Can Implement This Week
Webinar & Asynchronous Learning ActivitiesRegister Now Online Session: Date: Tuesday, October 13, 2020 Time: 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM Presenter: Michele Yanong ECPD Credit Hours: 5 Event ID: 215503024 This fast-paced workshop introduces six tactics for transforming instruction LIVE or REMOTE Explore academic language strategies that can be tailored to your context, including content areas or general education classroom Leave with over 30 links to resources and ideas 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 [...]
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