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Free Write: Conversations, Connections & Compositions to Nourish Our Teaching Practice
WebinarRegister Now Date: Sunday, May 3, 2026 Presenter: Olivia Mulcahy ECPD Credit Hours: 2 hours Event ID: 265503063 Free Write: Conversations, Connections & Compositions to Nourish Our Teaching Practice How can the experience of writing can help you deepen your practice? Free Write is an opportunity for educators to engage in a creative space to connect, generate ideas, and share inspiration within a community of colleagues. Whether you already enjoy writing or have a rocky relationship with writing, you are invited to join us for one, some, or all of the Free Write sessions! Once a month on Sunday [...]
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ML Teacher Toolbox: Semantic Feature Analysis (SFA)
WebinarRegister Now Date: Monday, May 4, 2026 Presenter: Michele M. Yanong ECPD Credit Hours: 1 hour Event ID: 265503102 ML Teacher Toolbox: Semantic Feature Analysis (SFA) Are your students struggling to distinguish between similar academic terms? Do they know the definitions but fail to use the words correctly in context? Join me for a high-impact, 60-minute session on Semantic Feature Analysis (SFA)—a powerful visual strategy that moves students beyond rote memorization and into deep conceptual understanding. Participants will explore: The Anatomy of Nuance: How to break down complex categories into digestible terms and features. Step-by-Step Implementation: A clear instructional [...]
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Supporting Long-Term English Learners in the Classroom
WebinarRegister Now Date: Tuesday, May 5, 2026 Presenter: Maggie Essig ECPD Credit Hours: 2 hours Event ID: 265503068 Supporting Long-Term English Learners in the Classroom Understand the linguistic, academic, and social-emotional needs of long-term English learners in our classrooms Learn methods for supporting and engaging long-term English learners Walk away with strategies you can immediately use TARGET AUDIENCE: 6-12 Educators of Long-Term English Learners
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An Educator’s Perspective: Applying the WIDA ELD Standards Framework in Lesson and Unit-Level Planning
WebinarRegister 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 [...]
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Timeline of Support for Newcomer Students
WebinarRegister Now Date: Monday, May 11, 2026 Presenters: Carly Spina ECPD Credit Hours: 2 hours Event ID: 265503034 Timeline of Support for Newcomer Students This virtual workshop is especially designed for educators and leaders who are interested in establishing a timeline of support for newcomer students. Consider intervals of time throughout the first 2 years of a newcomer entering your system. Explore support for SEL, instruction, and family support Share with other educators in breakout groups what your current system of support is, and gain ideas from others in our network Receive a digital tool bank of resources, tools, [...]
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TBE-Spanish: Compliance, Quality y Calidad!
WebinarRegister Now Date: Tuesday, May 12, 2026 Presenter: Vanessa Figueroa & Olivia Mulcahy ECPD Credit: 2 hours Event ID: 265503105 TBE-Spanish: Compliance, Quality y Calidad! The goals of the session include the following: Examine the essential components that define a Transitional Bilingual Education (TBE) program--English language development, Content in English, History and Culture of US and Home Country, Content in Spanish, Spanish language development Explore pedagogies and practices to strengthen each of these components Consider what kinds of structures, climate and culture will create fertile ground for growing robust TBE programming We will particularly concentrate on what is often [...]
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Del sonido al sentido: Scaffolding Comprehension in Primary Bilingual/Dual Classrooms
WebinarRegister Now Date: Wednesday, May 13, 2026 Presenter: Rachell Plote ECPD Credit Hours: 2 hours Event ID: 265503108 Del sonido al sentido: Scaffolding Comprehension in Primary Bilingual/Dual Classrooms During this webinar bilingual educators will .. Move beyond decoding by using Spanish mentor texts to transition students from syllable recognition to deep meaning. Apply visual scaffolds to help students map out story elements. Consider bilingual Think-Aloud to model how proficient readers use syntax and context clues to build comprehension. Target Audience: K-2 Spanish Bilingual/ Dual Language Educators
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Teaching Approaches to Develop Biliterate Reading: Strategies to Develop Cross-Language Connections & The Interactive Read Aloud
WebinarRegister Now Date: Thursday, May 14, 2026 Presenter: Vanessa Figueroa ECPD Credit Hours: 2 hours Event ID: 265503074 Teaching Approaches to Develop Biliterate Reading: Strategies to Develop Cross-Language Connections & The Interactive Read Aloud Teachers will explore a variety of research-based strategies to support literacy-based English Language Development in a dual language English-Spanish classroom setting, a transitional bilingual classroom or other language resource model. Some of the literacy based strategies include making cross-language connections (Metalanguage) and Interactive Read Aloud. This seminar is one of a series of workshops aimed at developing biliteracy. The goals of this series are to [...]
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Compliance without the Chaos: Efficient Systems that Work
WebinarRegister 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. [...]
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ML Teacher Toolbox: Language Centered Gallery Walks
WebinarRegister Now Date: Monday, May 18, 2026 Presenter: Michele M. Yanong ECPD Credit Hours: 1 hour Event ID: 265503103 ML Teacher Toolbox: Language Centered Gallery Walks The "Gallery Walk" is a classic for a reason, but are we utilizing it to its full potential for Multilingual Learners? Moving beyond simple "look and see" activities, this session transforms the gallery walk into a high-leverage scaffold for all four language domains. In this webinar, we will dive into specific variations that require students to negotiate meaning, cite evidence, and practice targeted language functions. You’ll walk away with a suite of [...]
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