Register Now   Date: Saturday, November 12, 2022 Presenter: Vanessa Figueroa ECPD Credit Hours: 2 hours Event ID: 235503089 Strengthening Writing in a Bilingual and Dual Language Classroom Teachers will receive evidence-based strategies and share ideas on how to strengthen writing for their bilingual and dual language learners (Spanish-English). We will examine writing rubrics, student work and teaching techniques that can be utilized in practice.  This workshop content will be beneficial for ESL/Bilingual Teachers, Dual Language Teachers or General Education Teachers who would like to learn more about how to support their bilingual and/or dual language learners.   TARGET AUDIENCE: Teachers [...]

Register Now   Date: Saturday, November 19, 2022 Presenter: Vanessa Figueroa ECPD Credit Hours: 2 hours Event ID: 235503090 Balancing Language and Content Objectives in the Upper Grades Teachers will receive evidence-based strategies and share ideas on how to balance language and content objectives when planning for their multilingual learners. We will examine how to build literacy across content areas and set priorities that align to the needs of individual students. We will examine assessments in core content areas and make modifications aligned to students’ stages of language development as evidenced in their writing and oral language development. We will [...]

Register Now   Date: Saturday, December 17, 2022 Presenter: Vanessa Figueroa ECPD Credit Hours: 2 hours Event ID: 235503091 Strengthening Writing in a Bilingual and Dual Language Classroom Teachers will receive evidence-based strategies and share ideas on how to strengthen writing for their bilingual and dual language learners (Spanish-English). We will examine writing rubrics, student work and teaching techniques that can be utilized in practice.  This workshop content will be beneficial for ESL/Bilingual Teachers, Dual Language Teachers or General Education Teachers who would like to learn more about how to support their bilingual and/or dual language learners.   TARGET AUDIENCE: Teachers [...]

Register Now   Date: Saturday, February 11, 2023 Presenter: Vanessa Figueroa ECPD Credit Hours: 2 hours Event ID: 235503092 Balancing Language and Content Objectives in the Upper Grades Teachers will receive evidence-based strategies and share ideas on how to balance language and content objectives when planning for their multilingual learners. We will examine how to build literacy across content areas and set priorities that align to the needs of individual students. We will examine assessments in core content areas and make modifications aligned to students’ stages of language development as evidenced in their writing and oral language development. We will [...]

Register Now   Date: Saturday, April 29, 2023 Presenter: Vanessa Figueroa ECPD Credit Hours: 2 hours Event ID: 235503111 The Dimensions of Academic Language and Strategies for Integrating Into Instruction and Assessment Teachers will receive evidence-based strategies and share ideas on strengthening academic language within the classroom. We will explore the dimensions of academic language and their impact on teaching and learning. For example, we will discuss how to build metalinguistic awareness, sociocultural awareness and metacognitive awareness in the classroom with the ultimate goal of implementing a culturally responsive curriculum schoolwide. This workshop content will be beneficial for ESL/Bilingual Teachers, [...]