Vanessa Figueroa
Events
-
-
IRC’s EmpowerCon: A One-Day Mini Conference
Moraine Valley Community College, Conference Center 9000 W. College Pkwy, Palos Hills, IL, United StatesRegister Now Date: Tuesday, July 14, 2026 (does not have a designated lunch hour) Presenter: All IRC Specialists ECPD Credit Hours: 4.5 hours Event ID: 275503001 Location: Moraine Valley Community College 9000 W. College Pkwy, Palos Hills, IL 60465 IRC’s EmpowerCon: A One-Day Mini Conference The Illinois Resource Center is proud to host a one-day mini conference that will support educators and leaders to feel empowered and equipped to lead in their schools and districts. This free, in-person conference will provide teachers with a whole-group learning experience (featuring [...]
Free -
IRC’s EmpowerCon: A One-Day Mini Conference
College of Lake County 19351 W. Washington St., Grayslake, IL, United StatesRegister Now Date: Monday, July 20, 2026 (does not have a designated lunch hour) Presenter: All IRC Specialists ECPD Credit Hours: 4.5 hours Event ID: 275503002 Location: College of Lake County, 19351 W. Washington St., Grayslake, IL 60030 IRC’s EmpowerCon: A One-Day Mini Conference The Illinois Resource Center is proud to host a one-day mini conference that will support educators and leaders to feel empowered and equipped to lead in their schools and districts. This free, in-person conference will provide teachers with a whole-group learning experience (featuring a special panel led by the IRC specialists) as well as [...]
Free -
-
Scaffolding for MLs
WebinarRegister Now Date: Thursday, August 13, 2026 Presenter: Vanessa Figueroa ECPD Credit Hours: 2 hours Event ID: 275503030 Scaffolding for MLs We will explore a variety of scaffolding techniques in support of Multilingual Learners that are applicable across content areas and grade levels. Teachers will receive a list of strategic grouping considerations to support differentiated instruction for MLs and practical scaffolding methods that are research-based. Grades: K-12
Free -
Authentic Assessment Options of Multilingual Learners
WebinarRegister Now Date: Thursday, August 20, 2026 Presenter: Vanessa Figueroa ECPD Credit Hours: 2 hours Event ID: 275503031 Authentic Assessment Options of Multilingual Learners The goal of the session is to discuss a variety of options to authentically assess multilingual learners such as through paper-based and/or digital portfolios. We will discuss ways to examine language development across the language domains: listening, speaking, reading, writing, representing as well as a tool to assess their level of acculturation. Target Audience: Teachers-All Levels
Free -
-
Strategies for Making Math More Accessible for Multilingual Learners Session I (part 1 of 3)
WebinarRegister Now Date: Thursday, September 10, 2026 Presenter: Peter Tierney-Fife and Vanessa Figueroa ECPD Credit Hours: 2 hours Event ID: 275503032 Strategies for Making Math More Accessible for Multilingual Learners Session I (part 1 of 3) This session is the first part of a three part Math series. The activities will be distinct in each session. Teachers will receive evidence-based strategies and share ideas on how to analyze language and content demands within the context of mathematics. We will share strategies, examine the language demands within the context of mathematical tasks and identify potential adaptations for multilingual learners across [...]
Free -
-
Strategies for Making Math More Accessible for Multilingual Learners Session II (part 2 of 3)
WebinarRegister Now Date: Thursday, October 8, 2026 Presenter: Peter Tierney-Fife and Vanessa Figueroa ECPD Credit Hours: 2 hours Event ID: 275503033 Strategies for Making Math More Accessible for Multilingual Learners Session II (part 2 of 3) This session is the second part of a three part Math series. The activities will be distinct in each session. Teachers will receive evidence-based strategies and share ideas on how to analyze language and content demands within the context of mathematics. We will share strategies, examine the language demands within the context of mathematical tasks and identify potential adaptations for multilingual learners across [...]
Free -
-
Strategies for Making Math More Accessible for Multilingual Learners Session III (part 3 of 3)
WebinarRegister Now Date: Thursday, November 12, 2026 Presenter: Peter Tierney-Fife and Vanessa Figueroa ECPD Credit Hours: 2 hours Event ID: 275503034 Strategies for Making Math More Accessible for Multilingual Learners Session III (part 3 of 3) This session is the second part of a three part Math series. The activities will be distinct in each session. Teachers will receive evidence-based strategies and share ideas on how to analyze language and content demands within the context of mathematics. We will share strategies, examine the language demands within the context of mathematical tasks and identify potential adaptations for multilingual learners across [...]
