MTSS: Crafting & Evaluating Appropriate Literacy Interventions for English Learners
Webinar & Asynchronous Learning ActivitiesRegister 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 [...]
Meaningful Reading Instruction for English Learners in Primary Grades
Webinar & Asynchronous Learning ActivitiesRegister 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 [...]
Helping Multilingual Learners Show What They Know Mathematically: Grades 4-8
Webinar & Asynchronous Learning ActivitiesRegister 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 [...]
Administrator Academy 1814: Three Levels of Support for English Language Learning: Classroom, School, District
WebinarRegister 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
Using Cooperative Grouping with Multilingual Learners: Explore the Who, What, Where, When, & Why
WebinarRegister 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.
MTSS: Keys to Describing before Diagnosing Your English Learners’ Academic Progress
Webinar & Asynchronous Learning ActivitiesRegister 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 [...]
Coaching Biliteracy: Supporting Teachers in Bilingual Programs
Webinar & Asynchronous Learning ActivitiesRegister 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 [...]
Meaningful Reading Instruction for English Learners: Grades 4-8
Webinar & Asynchronous Learning ActivitiesRegister Now Online Session: Date: Wednesday, January 13, 2021 Time: 10:00 AM - 11:300 AM Presenter: Elisabeth Trost ECPD Credit Hours: 5 Event ID: 215503023 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 intermediate and middle school English Learners (ELs) in their quest to become readers in their second language. Explore how to support students’ first language literacy even when you don’t speak it and materials aren’t available; Considering many fourth-eighth grade English learners are either long-term ELs or relative newcomers, [...]
Focus on Writing; Supporting Multilingual Learners by Modeling and Deconstructing the Genre
Webinar & Asynchronous Learning ActivitiesRegister Now Online Session: Date: Friday, January 15, 2020 Time: 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM Presenter: Michele Yanong ECPD Credit Hours: 5 Event ID: 215503027 Examine how modeling and deconstructing a genre using mentor texts fits into a scaffolded writing cycle for language learners and all Learn how to screencast or deliver a live writing mini-lesson that will support growing authors Explore activities, response options, and language focused anchor chart ideas that you can try right away This virtual workshop will include both a live webinar and a self-paced learning module. The live webinar will last approximately 120 minutes. [...]
Using Non-Print Texts with Multilingual Learners: Explore the Who, What, Where, When, & Why
WebinarRegister Now Sign In: 3:00pm - 3:30pm Webinar: 3:30 pm - 5:00 pm Presenter: Maggie Essig Target Audience: K-12 Educators Event ID: 215507057 Who can use non-print texts with multilingual learners? (Answer: Everyone!) What are non-print texts? Where you can 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? Note: This is an online workshop.
