Meaningful Reading Instruction for English Learners in Primary Grades

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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 

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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

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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

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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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Meaningful Reading Instruction for English Learners: Grades 4-8

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Register 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, [...]

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Focus on Writing; Supporting Multilingual Learners by Modeling and Deconstructing the Genre

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Register 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.  [...]

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Using Non-Print Texts 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: 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. 

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Fair and Square Classroom Practices for Assessing Language Learners 

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Register Now   Online Session: Date: Monday, February 1, 2020 Time: 3:45 PM - 5:45 PM Presenter: Michele Yanong ECPD Credit Hours: 5 Event ID: 215503044 Understand major principles of language assessment Learn to apply effective language supports to classroom-based assessments Add to your assessment toolkit a variety of resources for gauging your students' listening, speaking, reading, and writing development This virtual workshop will include both a live webinar and a self-paced learning module. The live webinar will last approximately 120 minutes.  During the webinar you will receive access to an asynchronous learning module to be completed within two weeks.  [...]

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