Webinar
Becoming Multilingual Champions: Home Language Survey Edition (AM)
WebinarRegister Now Date: Thursday, July 24, 2025 Presenters: Carly Spina, Adelicia Brienzo ECPD Credit Hours: 1.5 hours Event ID: 265503004 Becoming Multilingual Champions: Home Language Survey Edition (AM) During this event, school staff will: Identify the purpose of the home language survey, and its impact on ELs Discuss procedures for administering the HLS Ensure best practices for family access and understanding TARGET AUDIENCE: school front office & district office staff, registrars, administrators, family liaisons, EL teachers, EL coordinators, district interpreters
Becoming Multilingual Champions: Home Language Survey Edition (PM)
WebinarRegister Now Date: Thursday, July 24, 2025 Presenters: Carly Spina, Adelicia Brienzo ECPD Credit Hours: 1.5 hours Event ID: 265503005 Becoming Multilingual Champions: Home Language Survey Edition (PM) During this event, school staff will: Identify the purpose of the home language survey, and its impact on ELs Discuss procedures for administering the HLS Ensure best practices for family access and understanding TARGET AUDIENCE: school front office & district office staff, registrars, administrators, family liaisons, EL teachers, EL coordinators, district interpreters
Engaging Classroom Activities for the Multilingual Classroom
WebinarRegister Now Date: Saturday, July 26, 2025 Presenter: Dana Piraino ECPD Credit Hours: 2 hours Event ID: 265503038 Engaging Classroom Activities for the Multilingual Classroom There are currently over 5 million multilingual learners in United States schools. This presentation will examine and discuss engagement as the key driver of language development and academic success. Activities to enhance language acquisition skills, build confidence, and promote student agency will be shared for teachers to implement in their classrooms. Target audience: K-12 teachers
Methods for Teaching Initial Spanish Literacy
WebinarRegister Now Date: Thursday, July 31, 2025 Presenter: Rachell Plote ECPD Credit Hours: 2 hours Event ID: 265503007 Methods for Teaching Initial Spanish Literacy Do you teach Spanish literacy in a bilingual or dual language program? Or do you just want to expand your understanding of initial Spanish literacy development? Join me for a look at five instructional methods for teaching reading in Spanish. Deepen your understanding of Spanish literacy skill development in primary aged bilingual learners by examining five methods for initial Spanish literacy Explore similarities and differences between initial literacy instruction in Spanish with initial literacy instruction [...]
Translanguaging: Empowering Multilingual Learners in K-12 Classrooms
WebinarRegister Now Date: Saturday, August 2, 2025 Presenter: Dana Piraino ECPD Credit Hours: 2 hours Event ID: 265503039 Translanguaging: Empowering Multilingual Learners in K-12 Classrooms This presentation explores translanguaging approaches for K-12 educators working with diverse student populations. We will examine practical strategies to leverage students' full linguistic potential. repertoires across all subject areas. Target audience: K-12 teachers, paras, and support teachers.
An Introduction to Dual Language Bilingual Education
WebinarRegister Now Date: Tuesday, August 5, 2025 Presenter: Rachell Plote ECPD Credit Hours: 2 hours Event ID: 265503008 An Introduction to Dual Language Bilingual Education Dive into the essential components of implementing a Dual Language program. Examine various program models, research, and content and language allocation plans Explore mindset shifts needed to fully embrace a program that supports bilingual development TARGET AUDIENCE: Educators and Administrators New to Dual Language Bilingual Education
An Introduction to Dual Language Bilingual Education
WebinarRegister Now Date: Wednesday, August 13, 2025 Presenter: Rachell Plote ECPD Credit Hours: 2 hours Event ID: 265503011 An Introduction to Dual Language Bilingual Education Dive into the essential components of implementing a Dual Language program. Examine various program models, research, and content and language allocation plans Explore mindset shifts needed to fully embrace a program that supports bilingual development TARGET AUDIENCE: Educators and Administrators New to Dual Language Bilingual Education
Methods for Teaching Initial Spanish Literacy
WebinarRegister Now Date: Thursday, August 14, 2025 Presenter: Rachell Plote ECPD Credit Hours: 2 hours Event ID: 265503012 Methods for Teaching Initial Spanish Literacy Do you teach Spanish literacy in a bilingual or dual language program? Or do you just want to expand your understanding of initial Spanish literacy development? Join me for a look at five instructional methods for teaching reading in Spanish. Deepen your understanding of Spanish literacy skill development in primary aged bilingual learners by examining five methods for initial Spanish literacy Explore similarities and differences between initial literacy instruction in Spanish with initial literacy instruction [...]
Integrating Newcomers: A Guide For Educators
WebinarRegister Now Date: Saturday, August 16, 2025 Presenter: Dana Piraino ECPD Credit Hours: 2 hours Event ID: 265503040 Integrating Newcomers: A Guide For Educators Welcoming newcomers to the classroom is a rewarding but complex adventure. This presentation provides practical tools and strategies to foster a supportive and inclusive learning environment for all students. Target audience: K-12 educators, and support staff
Capitalizing on Connections in Spanish and English during la fonética
WebinarRegister Now Date: Wednesday September 3, 2025 Presenter: Rachell Plote ECPD Credit Hours: 2 hours Event ID: 265503014 Capitalizing on Connections in Spanish and English during la fonética Join me for an exploration of how to integrate metalinguistic development into phonics instruction for Dual Language and Bilingual educators. We will examine some simple ways to provide bilingual learners with opportunities to make connections between Spanish and English during Spanish literacy instruction. We will consider opportunities to capitalize on connecting languages to enhance student learning and maximize instructional time across languages. We will explore ways to integrate the way we [...]
