IRC’s EmpowerCon: A One-Day Mini Conference
Moraine Valley Community College, Conference Center 9000 W. College Pkwy, Palos Hills, IL, United StatesRegister Now Date: Tuesday, July 23, 2024 Presenter: All IRC Specialists ECPD Credit Hours: 5 hours Event ID: 255503003 Location: Moraine Valley Community College 9000 W. College Pkwy Palos Hills, IL 60465 IRC’s EmpowerCon: A One-Day Mini Conference The Illinois Resource Center is proud to host a one-day mini conference that will support educators and leaders to feel empowered and equipped to lead in their schools and districts. This free, in-person conference will provide teachers with [...]
Teaching Approaches to Develop Biliterate Reading: Shared Reading & Collaborative Reading
WebinarRegister Now Date: Thursday, August 1, 2024 Presenter: Vanessa Figueroa ECPD Credit Hours: 2 hours Event ID: 255503004 Teaching Approaches to Develop Biliterate Reading: Shared Reading & Collaborative Reading The goals of this session are to orient to the recommendations for implementing shared reading in a dual language classroom setting: during Spanish literacy and literacy based English Language Development. Teachers will have an opportunity to deepen their understanding of comprehension strategies and literacy skills within the content of the whole-group instruction. We will review comprehension strategies and prompts for language support. Escamilla et al (2014) Biliteracy from the Start: [...]
Methods for Teaching Initial Spanish Literacy
WebinarRegister Now Date: Friday, August 9, 2024 Presenter: Rachell Plote ECPD Credit Hours: 2 hours Event ID: 255503046 Methods for Teaching Initial Spanish Literacy 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 in Spanish with initial literacy [...]
20+ Diverse Picture Books To Kick Off the New School Year (2024 Edition)
WebinarRegister Now Date: Friday, August 23, 2024 Presenter: Michele Yanong ECPD Credit Hours: 2 hours Event ID: 255503016 20+ Diverse Picture Books To Kick Off the New School Year (2024 Edition) 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 consider, including ready-to-print or share resources Explore prompts for critical conversations This collection is ALL NEW for 2024! It is NOT a repeat from last year’s collection - [...]
Utilizing ACCESS Data for Student Proficiency and Growth
WebinarRegister Now Date: Saturday, August 31, 2024 Presenter: Shadia Salem ECPD Credit Hours: 2 hours Event ID: 255503065 Utilizing ACCESS Data for Student Proficiency and Growth Join us for an engaging workshop designed for educators and leaders focused on student proficiency and growth. Gain a comprehensive understanding of the key elements of data-driven decision-making to improve educational outcomes. Learn how to effectively utilize assessment data to monitor the progress of English learner students. Become familiar with the accountability systems that support Multilingual Learners. Understand key elements of data-driven decision making. Understand assessment and other data needed to monitor the [...]
Capitalizing on Connections in Spanish and English during la fonética
WebinarRegister Now Date: Tuesday, September 3, 2024 Presenter: Rachell Plote ECPD Credit Hours: 2 hours Event ID: 255503064 Capitalizing on Connections in Spanish and English during la fonética Join me for an exploration of how to integrate metalinguistic development into phonics instruction for Dual Language and Bilingual educators. We will examine some simple ways to provide bilingual learners with opportunities to make connections between Spanish and English during Spanish literacy instruction. We will consider opportunities to capitalize on connecting languages to enhance student learning and maximize instructional time across languages. We will explore ways to integrate the way we [...]
Supporting Long-Term English Learners in the Classroom
WebinarRegister Now Date: Wednesday, September 4, 2024 Presenter: Maggie Essig ECPD Credit Hours: 2 hours Event ID: 255503017 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: 6-12 Educators of Long-Term English Learners
Becoming Multilingual Champions: Front Office Edition
WebinarRegister Now Date: Friday, September 6, 2024 Presenters: Carly Spina, Adelicia Brienzo ECPD Credit Hours: 1.5 hours Event ID: 255503013 Becoming Multilingual Champions: Front Office Edition During this event, school front office & district office staff, registrars, clerks, secretaries, receptionists, and greeters will: identify current barriers in our schools and districts in serving and supporting families using linguistically and culturally responsive practices Review a tool bank of resources and tools to support our work Create our own individual action plans! TARGET AUDIENCE: school front office & district office staff, registrars, clerks, secretaries, receptionists, and greeters
Becoming Multilingual Champions: Front Office Edition
WebinarRegister Now Date: Friday, September 6, 2024 Presenters: Carly Spina, Adelicia Brienzo ECPD Credit Hours: 1.5 hours Event ID: 255503014 Becoming Multilingual Champions: Front Office Edition During this event, school front office & district office staff, registrars, clerks, secretaries, receptionists, and greeters will: identify current barriers in our schools and districts in serving and supporting families using linguistically and culturally responsive practices Review a tool bank of resources and tools to support our work Create our own individual action plans! TARGET AUDIENCE: school front office & district office staff, registrars, clerks, secretaries, receptionists, and greeters
Introducing the WIDA ELD Standards Framework
WebinarRegister Now Date: Saturday, September 7, 2024 Presenter: Shadia Salem ECPD Credit Hours: 2 hours Event ID: 255503066 Introducing the WIDA ELD Standards Framework Designed for educators and leaders who are responsible for the integration of English language development within content learning, this workshop will overview the four components of the WIDA English Language Development Standards Framework. Participants will receive resources to support the implementation of the WIDA ELD Standards Framework. Essential Questions: How do the framework components work together to make a comprehensive picture of language development? In what ways can the Four Key Language Uses represent prominent [...]
