Engaging Classroom Activities for the Multilingual Classroom

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Register 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

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Methods for Teaching Initial Spanish Literacy

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Register 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 [...]

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Translanguaging: Empowering Multilingual Learners in K-12 Classrooms

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Register 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.

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An Introduction to Dual Language Bilingual Education

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Register 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

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An Introduction to Dual Language Bilingual Education

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Register 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

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Methods for Teaching Initial Spanish Literacy

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Register 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 [...]

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Integrating Newcomers: A Guide For Educators

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Register 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

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 Capitalizing on Connections in Spanish and English during la fonética

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Register 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 [...]

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Translanguaging en acción: Bilingualism in las matemáticas

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Register Now   Date: Thursday, September 4, 2025 Presenter: Rachell Plote ECPD Credit Hours: 2 hours Event ID: 265503015  Translanguaging en acción: Bilingualism in las matemáticas In this session we will  Examine how translanguaging spaces might look within math instruction Consider going beyond cognates as a way to bring English and Spanish together Explore ideas such as using word problems and journaling as a means to support students' bilingualism and development of mathematical concepts TARGET AUDIENCE: K-12 Educators of Bilingual Learners

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Exploring the Illinois Spanish Language Arts Standards

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Register Now   Date: Tuesday, September 9, 2025 Presenter: Rachell Plote ECPD Credit Hours: 2 hours Event ID: 265503017 Exploring the Illinois Spanish Language Arts Standards This webinar will provide an exploration of the Illinois learning standards for Spanish Language Arts  We will examine how the standards address the development of Spanish language and literacy. We will analyze the SLA standards by breaking them down into the essential understandings. We will engage in vertical articulation by exploring Spanish language and literacy skill development across multiple grade levels   TARGET AUDIENCE: K-12 Teachers of Spanish Language Arts, Administrators, Program Directors

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