Universal Design for Learning, for ELs and Everyone! 

Webinar & Asynchronous Learning Activities

Register Now   Online Session: Date: Wednesday, November 4, 2020  Time: 4:00 PM - 5:30 PM Presenter: Olivia Mulcahy ECPD Credit Hours: 5 Event ID: 215503018 Participants are invited to engage in a live online session and a module for asynchronous learning in which we will: Examine the fundamental concepts of Universal Design for Learning (UDL) and how UDL principles can inform our approach to teaching English learners. Explore structures, strategies, and tools to make your learning environment maximally accessible and effective for English learners. Ideate and plan for application of UDL inspired ideas in your own teaching context.  This [...]

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Increasing Oracy at School and at Home

Webinar & Asynchronous Learning Activities

Register Now   Online Session: Date: Thursday, November 5, 2020 Time: 4:00 PM - 5:30 PM Presenter: Rachell Anderson ECPD Credit Hours: 5 Event ID: 215503017 Examine the importance of structured oracy for multilingual learners Learn how to integrate oracy into content objectives when lesson planning Explore strategies that can be utilized to increase oracy in the classroom and at home during remote learning 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 [...]

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 MTSS: Crafting & Evaluating Appropriate Literacy Interventions for English Learners

Webinar & Asynchronous Learning Activities

Register Now   Online Session: Date: Thursday, November 12, 2020 Time: 3:30 PM - 5:00 PM Presenter: Tracy Taylor ECPD Credit Hours: 5 Event ID: 215503029   In this workshop, participants will: Examine common assumptions underlying MTSS and learn why they are often insufficient for addressing the needs of ELs Explore how to tailor instruction of the “big-five” essential reading components to ELs’ level of English proficiency and cultural knowledge Discover how to evaluate the appropriateness of literacy interventions utilized with ELs        This virtual workshop will include both a live webinar and a self-paced learning module. The [...]

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 MTSS: Crafting & Evaluating Appropriate Literacy Interventions for English Learners

Webinar & Asynchronous Learning Activities

Register Now   Online Session: Date: Tuesday, November 17, 2020 Time: 3:30 PM - 5:00 PM Presenter: Tracy Taylor ECPD Credit Hours: 5 Event ID: 215503032   In this workshop, participants will: Examine common assumptions underlying MTSS and learn why they are often insufficient for addressing the needs of ELs Explore how to tailor instruction of the “big-five” essential reading components to ELs’ level of English proficiency and cultural knowledge Discover how to evaluate the appropriateness of literacy interventions utilized with ELs        This virtual workshop will include both a live webinar and a self-paced learning module. The [...]

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Meaningful Reading Instruction for English Learners in Primary Grades

Webinar & Asynchronous Learning Activities

Register Now   Online Session: Date: Wednesday, November 18, 2020 Time: 10:00 AM - 11:300 AM Presenter: Elisabeth Trost ECPD Credit Hours: 5 Event ID: 215503019   We all know that emergent literacy best takes place in students’ first language.  In this workshop we will focus on how we can best support English learners in their quest to become readers in their second language. Explore how to support students’ emergent first language literacy even when you don’t speak it and materials aren’t available; Examine best practices for supporting L2 literacy development; Get to know a fun and effective approach to [...]

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Helping Multilingual Learners Show What They Know Mathematically: Grades 4-8 

Webinar & Asynchronous Learning Activities

Register Now   Online Session: Date: Thursday, November 19, 2020 Time: 3:30 PM - 5:00 PM Presenter: Cristina Sanchez-Lopez ECPD Credit Hours: 5 Event ID: 215503020 Learn ways to engage students’ conversational language, and connect this to the mathematics register Practice strategies to support students’ academic language that they can use to discuss mathematical concepts and reasoning Explore a variety of concrete materials and multiple representations using grade appropriate concepts to help students develop solid understanding and build mental models Discover whole group activities and grade level breakout sessions This virtual workshop will include both a live webinar and a self-paced [...]

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Administrator Academy 1814: Three Levels of Support for English Language Learning: Classroom, School, District

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Register Now   Date: Friday, November 20, 2020 Time: 9:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. Presenter: Sue Wagner Improve programming for English Learners (ELs) by providing equitable environments at the district, school and classroom levels that value bilingualism Work towards a balanced assessment system  Learn how to establish a committee to evaluate the program for long term success  Target Audience: Educators working with English Learners  Note: This is an online workshop in conjunction with the Illinois Principals Association

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Using Cooperative Grouping with Multilingual Learners: Explore the Who, What, Where, When, & Why

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Register Now Sign In: 3:00pm - 3:30pm Webinar: 3:30 pm - 5:00 pm Presenter: Maggie Essig Target Audience: K-12 Educators Event ID: 215507058 Who can benefit from cooperative grouping? What cooperative grouping strategies are effective with multilingual learners? Where can cooperative grouping resources be found? When can cooperative grouping strategies be used? Why should you use cooperative grouping with multilingual learners to enhance language development, content learning, and social-emotional skills? Note: This is an online workshop. 

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MTSS: Keys to Describing before Diagnosing Your English Learners’ Academic Progress

Webinar & Asynchronous Learning Activities

Register Now   Online Session: Date: Wednesday, December 2, 2020 Time: 3:00 PM - 5:00 PM Presenter: Tracy R. Taylor, Ed. D. ECPD Credit Hours: 5 Event ID: 215503064 In this workshop, participants will: Gain an understanding of the unique difficulties ELs can face in English-based literacy instruction Explore key factors to consider that may contribute to the difficulties ELs can face in academic settings where English is used Learn how to describe in observable terms student reading behaviors that suggest academic struggle This virtual workshop will include both a live webinar and a self-paced learning module. The live webinar [...]

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Coaching Biliteracy: Supporting Teachers in Bilingual Programs

Webinar & Asynchronous Learning Activities

Register Now   Online Session: Date: Wednesday, January 6, 2021 Time: 4:00 PM - 5:30 PM Presenter: Rachell Anderson ECPD Credit Hours: 5 Event ID: 215503021   Examine key features of various bilingual programs Consider implications and applications for instructional coaching practices geared towards working with teachers in Dual Language Programs Explore ways to support teachers who instruct in two languages either as individuals or in partnerships 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 [...]

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