Translanguaging in Schools: Taking A Dynamic Approach to Biliteracy in the Dual Language ClassroomÂ
Webinar & Asynchronous Learning ActivitiesRegister Now  Date: Thursday, March 3, 2022  Presenter: Olivia Mulcahy ECPD Credit Hours: Two (live session only - Part A) and Three (optional reflection/application - Part B) Event ID: 225503032 Translanguaging in Schools: Taking A Dynamic Approach to Biliteracy in the Dual Language Classroom Dynamic bilingualism and translanguaging refer to the fluid language practices that are common and natural in bilingual communities. Dual language programs can embrace dynamic bilingualism and include translanguaging practices as part of their strategic use of languages to support multilingual learners’ academics, affirm their bilingual identities, and deepen their biliteracy. Explore the concepts: What is [...]
Multi-tiered Systems of Support (MTSS) for Multilingual Learners (MLs) Starting with Tier 1
Webinar & Asynchronous Learning ActivitiesRegister Now  Date: Saturday, March 12, 2022 Presenter: Cristina Sanchez-Lopez ECPD Credit Hours: Two (live session only - Part A) and Three (optional reflection/application - Part B) Event ID: 225503043 Multi-tiered Systems of Support (MTSS) for Multilingual Learners (MLs) Starting with Tier 1 Reflect on ways to use the seven factors framework to make existing systems more culturally and linguistically responsive Contrast possible explanations for observable behaviors from both a language learner perspective and special educational perspective Consider how to ensure Tier 1 instruction that supports multilingual and multicultural learners across the curriculum Consider how to develop system-wide, school, [...]
Lowering Affective Filters to Support Multilingual Learners
Webinar & Asynchronous Learning ActivitiesRegister Now  Date: Tuesday, March 15, 20212 Presenter: Carly Spina ECPD Credit Hours: Two (live session only - Part A) and Three (optional reflection/application - Part B) Event ID: 225503060 Lowering Affective Filters to Support Multilingual Learners In this session, educators will: Explore the idea of the affective filter and how it impacts students Explore tools and strategies that can work to lower their affective filter Receive guided practice in how to utilize & implement new tools and strategies TARGET AUDIENCE: Educators and instructional coaches who support multilingual learners  Event Description: **Participants must attend the two-hour live session [...]
Little Learners, Big Needs: Best Practices for Supporting English Learners with IEPs in PreK
WebinarRegister Now  Date: Wednesday, March 16, 2022 Presenter: Adelicia Brienzo ECPD Credit Hours: 1.5 hours Event ID: STARNET Register on-line: https://conta.cc/3c83HiG In this session, participants will explore tools for setting up an early childhood environment for ELs with IEPs. Experiences and strategies for supporting ELs with IEPs in PreK will be discussed. Common misconceptions around ELs with IEPs will be reviewed. Learning Level: 2 Continuing Education – This training will provide 1.5 professional development hours (clock hours) for the following:     Educator License Renewal – ISBE     CE credit for SLP, SW, LCPC, PT [...]
The Road to Authentic Family Engagement:Â Understanding and Working Through Barriers
Webinar & Asynchronous Learning ActivitiesRegister Now  Date: Tuesday, March 22, 2021  Presenter: Adelicia Brienzo ECPD Credit Hours: Two (live session only - Part A) and Three (optional reflection/application - Part B) Event ID: 225503051 The Road to Authentic Family Engagement: Understanding and Working Through Barriers In this session, participants will: Explore strategies for working around common barriers to family engagement Share experiences around building authentic relationships with EL families. Review stages of immigrant parent involvement in schools, and how they impact our efforts for engagement. TARGET AUDIENCE: Educators, administrators, social workers and parent liaisons who support multilingual learners and their families  [...]
Aprendizaje en español para Grados 3-5Â
Webinar & Asynchronous Learning ActivitiesRegister Now  Date: Wednesday, March 23, 2022 Presenter: Cristina Sanchez-Lopez ECPD Credit Hours: Two (live session only - Part A) and Three (optional reflection/application - Part B) Event ID: 225503038 Aprendizaje en español para Grados 3-5 Estrategias para el desarrollo del vocabulario acadĂ©mico Integrar la lecto-escritura con la enseñanza del contenido acadĂ©mico Revisar materiales y proyectos digitales en lĂnea TARGET AUDIENCE: Grade 3-5 teachers who support Spanish-speaking bilingual learners.  Event Description: **Participants must attend the two-hour live session (Part A) in order to be eligible to complete the optional reflection/application (Part B) to earn an additional three hours [...]
Meaningful Reading Instruction for Multilingual, Multicultural Students, grades 9-12
Webinar & Asynchronous Learning ActivitiesRegister Now  Date: Thursday, March 31,2022 Presenter: Cristina Sanchez-Lopez ECPD Credit Hours: Two (live session only - Part A) and Three (optional reflection/application - Part B) Event ID: 225503044 Meaningful Reading Instruction for Multilingual, Multicultural Students, grades 9-12 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 High School 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 High School English [...]
Helping Multilingual Learners Show What They Know Mathematically: Grades 4-8
Webinar & Asynchronous Learning ActivitiesRegister Now  Date: Thursday, April 7, 2022 Presenter: Cristina Sanchez-Lopez ECPD Credit Hours: Two (live session only - Part A) and Three (optional reflection/application - Part B) Event ID: 225503039 Helping Multilingual Learners Show What They Know Mathematically: Grades 4-8 Participants in this session will: Learn ways to engage students’ oral language and literacy during mathematics instruction Practice strategies that support students’ mathematical reasoning and problem-solving Explore a variety of concrete materials and multiple representations to engage learners and to help make the mathematics content accessible to a wide range of language learners TARGET AUDIENCE: teachers, interventionists, educators and [...]
Collaborating to support Bilingual learners with Special Educational needs
Webinar & Asynchronous Learning ActivitiesRegister Now  Date: Wednesday, April 20, 2022 Presenter: Cristina Sanchez-Lopez and Theresa Young ECPD Credit Hours: Two (live session only - Part A) and Three (optional reflection/application - Part B) Event ID: 225503057 Collaborating to support Bilingual learners with Special Educational needs In this interactive session, bilingual/dual language/ ESL educators and special educators collaborate to: Describe and understand unique strengths and characteristics of bilingual learners with special educational needs Review classroom based research on instruction and intervention to support these learners Explore resources to support students’ multilingualism TARGET AUDIENCE: Educators and practitioners who support bilingual learners with special educational [...]
Translanguaging in Schools: Strategies for Connecting Languages in Bilingual/Dual Language Classrooms
Webinar & Asynchronous Learning ActivitiesRegister Now  Date: Tuesday, April 26, 2022 Presenter: Rachell Anderson ECPD Credit Hours: Two (live session only - Part A) and Three (optional reflection/application - Part B) Event ID: 225503036 Translanguaging in Schools: Strategies for Connecting Languages in Bilingual/Dual Language Classrooms This session will explore how teachers can use translanguaging to help students connect their learning in two languages. We will examine a few concrete examples to connect Spanish and English, but these ideas can be applied to any two languages. Review the role translanguaging plays in bilingual classrooms and how to create a translanguaging space Engage in strategies [...]
