Register Now   Date: Saturday, May 31, 2025 Presenter: Shadia Salem ECPD Credit Hours: 2 hours Event ID: 255503081 Leading and Learning: Multilingual Programs In today’s increasingly diverse classrooms, multilingual programs provide a valuable pathway for nurturing students’ linguistic, academic, and social-emotional development. This comprehensive workshop delves into the leadership and learning practices of multilingual education programs that prioritize equitable opportunities and maximize impact for multilingual learners. Participants will engage in reflective sessions to synthesize their learnings and develop action plans for implementing effective program practices. Target Audience: K-12 Administrators, Teacher Leaders, and Teach

Register Now   Date: Saturday, June 7, 2025 Presenter: Shadia Salem ECPD Credit Hours: 2 hours Event ID: 255503082 Leveraging Multilingual Learners in Continuous Improvement In this session, we will explore innovative strategies for utilizing multilingual learners as vital resources in the continuous improvement of multilingual programs. Educators can gain invaluable insights into student experiences and needs by engaging with them and their families for deeper insights. This collaborative approach not only empowers students but also informs data-driven practices that enhance curriculum, instruction, and assessment. Join us as we discuss practical methods to integrate student voices into the improvement process, [...]

Register Now   Date: Saturday, February 14 , 2026 Presenter: Shadia Salem ECPD Credit Hours: 2 hours Event ID: 265503081 Ready Set ACCESS, Preparing for Excellence Provide brief description of workshop: Designed for educators and leaders who are responsible for supporting and administrating the ACCESS assessment to English Learners, this comprehensive workshop aims to equip participants with the essential knowledge and skills necessary to prepare their students for the state summative assessment. Participants will: Learn effective instructional practices to support student success on the ACCESS assessment Explore system-wide practices that enhance the assessment experience Create an action plan to prepare [...]

Register Now   Date: Saturday, February 28 , 2026 Presenter: Shadia Salem ECPD Credit Hours: 2 hours Event ID: 265503082 Strategic Planning with ACCESS Data for Student Proficiency and Growth Provide brief description of workshop: Join us for an engaging workshop designed for educators and leaders focused on student proficiency and growth. Gain a comprehensive understanding of the key elements of data-driven decision-making to improve educational outcomes. Learn how to effectively utilize assessment data to monitor the progress of English learner students. Become familiar with the accountability systems that support Multilingual Learners.  Understand key elements of data-driven decision making. Understand [...]

Register Now   Date: Saturday, March 21, 2026 Presenter: Shadia Salem ECPD Credit Hours: 2 hours Event ID: 265503083 An Educator’s Perspective: Applying the WIDA ELD Standards Framework in Lesson and Unit-Level Planning This workshop supports educators in applying the WIDA English Language Development (ELD) Framework to lesson- and unit-level planning. Participants will explore how to use the framework to clarify language expectations, align content and language objectives, and design instruction that intentionally supports multilingual learners. Through examples and guided practice, educators will strengthen their ability to plan lessons and units that promote meaningful language development alongside grade-level content. Target [...]

Register Now   Date: Saturday, April 11, 2026 Presenter: Shadia Salem ECPD Credit Hours: 2 hours Event ID: 265503084 Enhancing Writing Skills through a Language Lens In this workshop, participants will dig deeper into WIDA’s Writing Rubric and the ACCESS for ELLs Writing Scoring Scale to help support the understanding of writing expectations with a language proficiency level lens. Participants will be able to analyze student writing with a language lens and learn about ways they can apply success criteria, expected language use, and student-goal setting to enhance student writing instruction. Essential Questions: How can WIDA’s Writing Rubric and the [...]

Register Now   Date: Saturday, April 18 , 2026 Presenter: Shadia Salem ECPD Credit Hours: 2 hours Event ID: 265503086 Strategic Planning with ACCESS Data for Student Proficiency and Growth Provide brief description of workshop: Join us for an engaging workshop designed for educators and leaders focused on student proficiency and growth. Gain a comprehensive understanding of the key elements of data-driven decision-making to improve educational outcomes. Learn how to effectively utilize assessment data to monitor the progress of English learner students. Become familiar with the accountability systems that support Multilingual Learners.  Understand key elements of data-driven decision making. Understand [...]

Register Now   Date: Saturday, April 25, 2026 Presenter: Shadia Salem ECPD Credit Hours: 2 hours Event ID: 265503087 Leading and Learning: Multilingual Programs In today’s increasingly diverse classrooms, multilingual programs play a critical role in advancing students’ linguistic, academic, and social-emotional development. This comprehensive workshop focuses on leading high-quality multilingual education programs, examining the leadership, systems, and practices that drive equitable access and meaningful outcomes for multilingual learners. Participants will engage in guided reflection to analyze current program strengths, identify leverage points for improvement, and develop actionable plans to strengthen leadership and program implementation in their own contexts. Target [...]

Register Now   Date: Saturday, May 9, 2026 Presenter: Shadia Salem ECPD Credit Hours: 2 hours Event ID: 265503085 An Educator’s Perspective: Applying the WIDA ELD Standards Framework in Lesson and Unit-Level Planning This workshop supports educators in applying the WIDA English Language Development (ELD) Framework to lesson- and unit-level planning. Participants will explore how to use the framework to clarify language expectations, align content and language objectives, and design instruction that intentionally supports multilingual learners. Through examples and guided practice, educators will strengthen their ability to plan lessons and units that promote meaningful language development alongside grade-level content. Target [...]

Register Now   Date: Saturday, May 16, 2026 Presenter: Shadia Salem ECPD Credit Hours: 2 hours Event ID: 265503088 Compliance without the Chaos: Efficient Systems that Work This workshop is designed for district and school leaders overseeing multilingual programs who want to streamline compliance without sacrificing quality or equity. Participants will explore practical systems for managing multilingual learner documentation, monitoring requirements, and processes in efficient, sustainable ways. Through examples and strategic tools, administrators will learn how to reduce paperwork overload, improve organization and accountability—so they can spend less time managing compliance and more time leading high-quality instruction for multilingual learners. [...]