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Using Non-Print Texts with Multilingual Learners: Explore the Who, What, Where, When, & Why
WebinarRegister Now Date: Tuesday, March 1, 2021 Presenter: Maggie Essig ECPD Credit Hours: 1.5 Event ID: 225507017 Using Non-Print Texts with Multilingual Learners: Explore the Who, What, Where, When, & Why Who can use non-print texts with multilingual learners? (Answer: Everyone!) What are non-print texts? Where can you find non-print texts to enhance instruction for multilingual learners? When do non-print texts communicate, entertain, inform, and persuade in the same way as their print-based counterparts? Why should you use various forms of non-print texts to facilitate language development, content learning, creativity, and critical thinking? TARGET AUDIENCE: K-12 Educators
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Little Learners, Big Needs: Best Practices for Supporting English Learners with IEPs in PreK
WebinarRegister Now Date: Wednesday, March 16, 2022 Presenter: Adelicia Brienzo ECPD Credit Hours: 1.5 hours Event ID: STARNET Register on-line: https://conta.cc/3c83HiG In this session, participants will explore tools for setting up an early childhood environment for ELs with IEPs. Experiences and strategies for supporting ELs with IEPs in PreK will be discussed. Common misconceptions around ELs with IEPs will be reviewed. Learning Level: 2 Continuing Education – This training will provide 1.5 professional development hours (clock hours) for the following: Educator License Renewal – ISBE CE credit for SLP, SW, LCPC, PT [...]
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LITTLE LEARNERS, BIG NEEDS: BEST PRACTICES FOR SUPPORTING ENGLISH LEARNERS WITH IEPS IN PREK
WebinarRegister Now Date: Tuesday, May 4 , 2022 Presenter: Adelicia Brienzo ECPD Credit Hours: 2 Event ID: StarNet This virtual workshop will provide strategies and research to PreK staff including teachers, related service providers, paraprofessionals, and anyone else who serve English Learners receiving special education supports. Come learn from an expert in the field and discuss with colleagues across the region research, misconceptions, and strategies to support our little learners! Learner objectives 1. Explore tools for setting up an early childhood environment for ELs with IEPs. 2. Share experiences and strategies for supporting ELs with IEPs in PreK. [...]
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Using Technology with Multilingual Learners to Develop Writing Skills: Explore the Who, What, Where, When, & Why
WebinarRegister Now Date: Wednesday, June 1, 2021 Presenter: Maggie Essig ECPD Credit Hours: 1.5 Event ID: 225507018 Using Technology with Multilingual Learners to Develop Writing Skills: Explore the Who, What, Where, When, & Why Who can use technology to develop writing skills? (Answer: All multilingual learners!) What does the research say about using technology with multilingual learners to develop writing skills? Where can technology tools be easily incorporated into instruction to develop writing skills? When should technology be used with multilingual learners to develop writing skills? Why should you use technology to support and develop the writing skills of [...]
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Closed – 20+ Diverse Picture Books To Kick Off the New School Year
WebinarRegister Now Date: Tuesday, August 2, 2022 Presenter: Michele Yanong ECPD Credit Hours: 2 hours Event ID: 235503017 20+ Diverse Picture Books To Kick Off the New School Year Discuss the many ways to use diverse picture books to connect with students, build community, establish routines, introduce content, and reflect on language learning Hear excerpts, see a preview, and build your must-have list of read alouds with activities to use for each one, including ready-to-print or share resources Explore prompts for critical conversations TARGET AUDIENCE: K-12 Educators and Librarians
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Closed – Spanish Literacy Strand: Five Methods for Teaching Initial Spanish Literacy Instruction
WebinarRegister Now Date: Wednesday, August 3, 2022 Presenter: Rachell Anderson Plote ECPD Credit Hours: 2 hours Event ID: 235503016 Spanish Literacy Strand: Five Methods for Teaching Initial Spanish Literacy Instruction 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 [...]
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Designing Resources to Support Your Colleagues in Serving Multilingual Learners
Illinois Resource Center , United StatesRegister Now Date: Thursday, August 4, 2022 Presenter: Carly Spina ECPD Credit Hours: 2 hours Event ID: 235503062 Designing Resources to Support Your Colleagues in Serving Multilingual Learners Embrace our spaces as instructional leaders in our spaces Recognize the importance of the relationships between us and our colleagues Assemble a year-long calendar of resources to share with your colleagues TARGET AUDIENCE: K-12 EL Teachers
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Welcoming & Well-being: Co-Cultivating a Healthy Multilingual Classroom Culture
WebinarRegister Now Date: Tuesday, August 9, 2022 Presenter: Olivia Mulcahy ECPD Credit Hours: 2 hours Event ID: 235503003 Welcoming & Well-being: Co-Cultivating a Healthy Multilingual Classroom Culture Explore approaches, activities, and tools for the beginning of the school year to: Collectively develop classroom agreements to promote healthy interactions and collaboration Embrace community practices that affirm and sustain all your students’ identities and ways of knowing Create a vibrant multilingual ecology that reflects and nurtures all the languages of your community Listen to and leverage the translanguaging corriente of your classroom TARGET AUDIENCE: K-12 Educators
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Supporting Long-Term English Learners in the Classroom
WebinarRegister Now Date: Wednesday, August 10, 2022 Presenter: Maggie Essig ECPD Credit Hours: 2 hours Event ID: 235503009 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: Grades 6-12 Educators of Long-Term English Learners
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Supporting Social-Emotional Learning for English Learners: What You Need to Know
WebinarRegister Now Date: Thursday, August 11, 2022 Presenter: Adelicia Brienzo ECPD Credit Hours: 2 hours Event ID: 235503008 Supporting Social-Emotional Learning for English Learners: What You Need to Know Together we will explore how social-emotional supports play a role in student learning Strategies and resources for supporting students who are newcomers will be shared Participants will gain knowledge and skills for shaping positive behaviors in the classroom TARGET AUDIENCE: ESL/Bilingual teachers, general education teachers, paraprofessionals who support multilingual students
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