Analyzing Student Writing with a Language Lens
WebinarRegister Now Date: Saturday, April 15, 2023 Presenter: Shadia Salem ECPD Credit Hours: 2 hours Event ID: 235503100 Analyzing Student Writing with a Language Lens In this workshop, participants will dig deeper into WIDA’s Writing Rubric and the ACCESS for ELLs Writing Scoring Scale to help support the understanding of writing expectations with a language proficiency level lens. Participants will be able to analyze student writing with a language lens and learn about ways they can apply success criteria, expected language use, and student-goal setting to enhance student writing instruction. Essential Questions: How can WIDA’s Writing Rubric and the [...]
Supporting Young Multilingual Learners Mathematically (Prek-K) – Part 2
WebinarRegister Now Date: Tuesday, April 18, 2022 Presenter: Cristina Sanchez-Lopez and Carolyn Droll ECPD Credit Hours: 2 hours Event ID: 235503119 Supporting Young Multilingual Learners Mathematically (Prek-K) - Part 2 In Part 2 of this series, participants will continue to: Apply knowledge from Part 1 to new mathematics scenarios Discuss the multiple ways to use concrete materials to build mathematical reasoning Explore multilingual resources to support young learners’ language development TARGET AUDIENCE: teachers, interventionists, educators and practitioners who support math instruction for bilingual learners in PreK-K
Integrating Multilingual Resources Across the Curriculum PreK-Grade 12
WebinarRegister Now Date: Wednesday, April 19, 2022 Presenter: Cristina Sanchez-Lopez ECPD Credit Hours: 2 hours Event ID: 235503118 Integrating Multilingual Resources Across the Curriculum PreK-Grade 12 Participants in this virtual session will: Review research to support students’ languages in multilingual settings Explore ideas for welcoming students’ languages, previewing content and concepts and supporting multiliteracy Access free online resources in multiple languages to use across content areas TARGET AUDIENCE: teachers, interventionists, educators and practitioners who support language learners in multilingual settings
Engaging Multilingual Learners in Number Talks (Gr. K-8)
WebinarRegister Now Date: Thursday, April 20, 2022 Presenter: Cristina Sanchez-Lopez and Carolyn Droll ECPD Credit Hours: 2 hours Event ID: 235503121 Engaging Multilingual Learners in Number Talks (Gr. K-8) In this session, participants will: Explore strategies necessary for successful number talks Understand why these routines are critical for creating classrooms rich in mathematical discourse Discuss criteria to help choose topics that lead to rich Number Talks Examine Number Talks through the Multilingual Learner lens Interact with sample Number Talks TARGET AUDIENCE: teachers, interventionists, educators and practitioners who support math instruction for multilingual learners Grades K-8
Free Write: Conversations, Connections and Compositions to Nourish Our Teaching Practice
WebinarRegister Now Date: Sunday, April 23, 2023 Presenter: Olivia Mulcahy ECPD Credit Hours: 2 hours Event ID: 235503044 Free Write: Conversations, Connections and Compositions to Nourish Our Teaching Practice Are you a teacher who enjoys writing? Are you a writing teacher who wants to explore your own writing process? Are you an educator craving creative space where you can connect, generate, and share ideas with a community of colleagues? Are you hungry for ideas and inspiration to enhance teaching and learning in your culturally and linguistically diverse classroom? Join us for one, some, or all of the Free Write [...]
20+ Diverse Picture Books: Nonfiction Edition!
WebinarRegister Now Date: Monday, April 24, 2023 Presenter: Michele Yanong ECPD Credit Hours: 2 hours Event ID: 235503109 20+ Diverse Picture Books: Nonfiction Edition! Consider how to expand perspectives through meaningful use of nonfiction read-alouds connected to essential content topics. Discuss the many ways to use diverse picture books to teach nonfiction genre-specific features, organizational structures, and reading strategies. Hear excerpts, see a preview, and build your must-have list of nonfiction texts, including biographies, reference materials, literary nonfiction, and memoirs. Grab activity ideas to use for each one, including some ready-to-print or share resources and prompts for critical classroom [...]
Spanish Literacy Strand: Teaching With Trabalenguas
WebinarRegister Now Date: Tuesday, April 25, 2023 Presenter: Rachell Anderson Plote ECPD Credit Hours: 2 hours Event ID: 235503059 Spanish Literacy Strand: Teaching With Trabalenguas Do you teach Spanish literacy in a bilingual or dual language program? Or do you just want to expand your understanding of Spanish literacy instruction? Join me for a look at how trabalenguas (tongue twisters) can be used to support teaching reading in Spanish. We will explore how to “hook” students into literacy and oracy concepts by using fun and popular trabalenguas (tongue twisters in Spanish). We will examine how trabalenguas can be used [...]
Strengthening our Multilingual Teams
WebinarRegister Now Date: Wednesday, April 26, 2023 Presenter: Carly Spina ECPD Credit Hours: 2 hours Event ID: 235503108 Strengthening our Multilingual Teams In this session, educators and leaders will: Explore tools to guide conversations around Appreciation, Leadership, and Listening Styles Design or revisit a Team Vision Statement Explore tools & resources to share our stories with community stakeholders TARGET AUDIENCE: Educators and instructional coaches who support multilingual learners
20+ Diverse Picture Books: Nonfiction Edition!
WebinarRegister Now Date: Thursday, April 27, 2023 Presenter: Michele Yanong ECPD Credit Hours: 2 hours Event ID: 235503110 20+ Diverse Picture Books: Nonfiction Edition! Consider how to expand perspectives through meaningful use of nonfiction read-alouds connected to essential content topics. Discuss the many ways to use diverse picture books to teach nonfiction genre-specific features, organizational structures, and reading strategies. Hear excerpts, see a preview, and build your must-have list of nonfiction texts, including biographies, reference materials, literary nonfiction, and memoirs. Grab activity ideas to use for each one, including some ready-to-print or share resources and prompts for critical classroom [...]
The Dimensions of Academic Language and Strategies for Integrating Into Instruction and Assessment
WebinarRegister Now Date: Saturday, April 29, 2023 Presenter: Vanessa Figueroa ECPD Credit Hours: 2 hours Event ID: 235503111 The Dimensions of Academic Language and Strategies for Integrating Into Instruction and Assessment Teachers will receive evidence-based strategies and share ideas on strengthening academic language within the classroom. We will explore the dimensions of academic language and their impact on teaching and learning. For example, we will discuss how to build metalinguistic awareness, sociocultural awareness and metacognitive awareness in the classroom with the ultimate goal of implementing a culturally responsive curriculum schoolwide. This workshop content will be beneficial for ESL/Bilingual Teachers, [...]
