Refresh Instruction for English Learners (ELs) with Innovative Technology Strategies
Webinar & Asynchronous Learning ActivitiesRegister Now Led by an ISTE Certified Educator by the International Society for Technology in Education, we will: Explore innovative technology tools that support active language development and content learning See examples of technology-infused activities that provide ELs opportunities for communication, collaboration, and critical thinking A fast-paced session with time devoted to designing your own technology-infused lesson or activity TARGET AUDIENCE: K-12 Educators NOTE: Participants are required to bring a laptop to this session to participate in activities and access resources Date: Tuesday, May 12, 2020 Workshop Begins: 9:00 a.m. *For full day (5 hour) sessions we will use [...]
The Road to Biliteracy: Exploring Assessment in the Dual Language Classroom
Webinar & Asynchronous Learning ActivitiesRegister Now Friday, May 15, 2020 Time: 9 AM Presenter: Rachell Anderson ECPD Credit Hours: 5 Join Rachell Anderson for a professional learning workshop where we will examine different methods for assessing students in biliteracy-oriented programs and explore possibilities for tracking students' literacy progress in two languages. This workshop will include both a live webinar and a self-paced learning module. The live webinar on May 15 will last approximately 90 minutes. During the webinar you will receive access to an asynchronous learning module to be completed in the days that follow.
What Universal Design for Learning (UDL) Can Teach Us About Teaching Multilingual Learners
Webinar & Asynchronous Learning ActivitiesRegister Now Online Session: Tuesday, June 2, 2020 Time: 9 AM - 10:30 AM Self-Guided Module Due Before 06/16/2020 Presenter: Olivia Mulcahy ECPD Credit Hours: 5 Join Olivia Mulcahy to Examine the fundamental concepts of Universal Design for Learning (UDL) and how UDL principles can inform our approach to teaching multilingual learners Explore structures, strategies, and tools to make your learning environment maximally accessible and effective for multilingual learners Ideate and plan for application of UDL inspired ideas in your own teaching context The workshop will include a 1.5 hour live online session via Zoom and a module for participants [...]
Curriculum Design Considerations for Unique Populations
WebinarRegister Now Become familiar with the assets as well as challenges distinctive to unique student populations such as newcomers, long term ELs, and students with limited/interrupted formal education, and students who speak low-incidence languages Improve programming for unique populations of English Learners through an exploration of 8 key course design considerations Sign In: 3:00pm - 3:30pm Webinar: 3:30 pm - 4:30 pm Presenter: Dr. Tracy Taylor Target Audience: Administrators & educators working with English Learners and curriculum design Event ID: 205507060 Note: This is an online workshop.
Academic Language in the Content Areas: Strategies You Can Implement This Week!
Webinar & Asynchronous Learning ActivitiesExplore academic language strategies that can be tailored to your context, including content areas or general education classroom Learn how to analyze the academic language demands of activities and texts Walk away with ideas on how to support academic language in listening, speaking, reading, and writing Sign-In: 8:30 a.m. - 9:00 a.m. Workshop Begins: 9:00 a.m. *For full day (5 hour) sessions we will use a mix of webinar (about 1.5 hours) and asynchronous activities worth the remaining 3.5 hours so you can complete those in your own time and still get the full day of credit. Detailed instructions will be [...]
Ready for a Responsive Classroom Library Grades K-5; In Class & Remote Considerations
Webinar & Asynchronous Learning ActivitiesRegister Now Online Session: Date: Tuesday, August 25, 2020 Time: 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM Presenter: Michele Yanong ECPD Credit Hours: 5 Event ID: 215503000 Ever get overwhelmed with your classroom library? Wondering how students will select and maintain their independent reading this year? Need digital or print resources? Review strategies for in-class routines that will free you of library burnout and make reading exciting for all students Learn how to curate and organize a variety of diverse texts that will support language development and foster a love of reading Walk away with over 20 links to resources and [...]
Ready for a Responsive Classroom Library Grades K-5; In Class & Remote Considerations
Webinar & Asynchronous Learning ActivitiesRegister Now Online Session: Date: Sunday, August 30, 2020 Time: 1:00 PM - 3:00 PM Presenter: Michele Yanong ECPD Credit Hours: 5 Event ID: 215503004 Ever get overwhelmed with your classroom library? Wondering how students will select and maintain their independent reading this year? Need digital or print resources? Review strategies for in-class routines that will free you of library burnout and make reading exciting for all students Learn how to curate and organize a variety of diverse texts that will support language development and foster a love of reading Walk away with over 20 links to resources and [...]
MTSS Amid COVID & Crisis: Where do we start? (Tier I Key Conditions & Best Practices for English Learners)
Illinois Resource Center , United StatesRegister Now Online Session: Date: Thursday, September 3, 2020 Time: 3:30 PM - 5:00 PM Presenter: Tracy Taylor ECPD Credit Hours: 5 Event ID: 215503010 In this workshop, led by former Dual Language principal Tracy Taylor, participants will: Examine eight key conditions critical to the success of an MTSS designed with English Learners in mind, and utilize this framework to evaluate their current practices Explore what must be true of interventions for them to work for English Learners in particular and any student population in general Consider ways to develop MTSS Home-Based Intervention Plans for ELs in the event [...]
MTSS Amid COVID & Crisis: Where do we start? (Tier I Key Conditions & Best Practices for English Learners)
Webinar & Asynchronous Learning ActivitiesRegister Now Online Session: Date: Tuesday, September 8, 2020 Time: 3:30 PM - 5:00 PM Presenter: Tracy Taylor ECPD Credit Hours: 5 Event ID: 215503015 In this workshop, led by former Dual Language principal Tracy Taylor, participants will: Examine eight key conditions critical to the success of an MTSS designed with English Learners in mind, and utilize this framework to evaluate their current practices Explore what must be true of interventions for them to work for English Learners in particular and any student population in general Consider ways to develop MTSS Home-Based Intervention Plans for ELs in the event [...]
Methods for Teaching Initial Spanish Literacy
Webinar & Asynchronous Learning ActivitiesRegister Now Online Session: Date: Wednesday, September 9, 2020 Time: 9:00 AM - 10:30 AM Presenter: Rachell Anderson ECPD Credit Hours: 5 Event ID: 215503001 Examine various methods for initial Spanish literacy instruction Deepen your understanding of Spanish literacy skill development in primary aged bilingual learners Explore similarities and differences between initial literacy instruction in Spanish with initial literacy instruction in English This virtual workshop will include both a live webinar and a self-paced learning module. The live webinar will last approximately 90 minutes. During the webinar you will receive access to an asynchronous learning module to be completed within [...]
