Upcoming Events

2026-01-10T00:00:00-06:00
  • Supporting Long-Term English Learners in the Classroom

    Webinar

    Register Now   Date: Tuesday, February 24, 2026 Presenter: Maggie Essig ECPD Credit Hours: 2 hours Event ID: 265503064 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

    Free
  • Strategies for Making Math More Accessible for Multilingual Learners Session II (part 2 of 3)

    Webinar

    Register Now   Date: Thursday, February 26, 2026 Presenter: Peter Tierney-Fife and Vanessa Figueroa ECPD Credit Hours: 2 hours Event ID: 265503046 Strategies for Making Math More Accessible for Multilingual Learners Session II (part 2 of 3) This session is the second part of a three part Math series. The activities will be distinct in each session. Teachers will receive evidence-based strategies and share ideas on how to analyze language and content demands within the context of mathematics. We will  share strategies, examine the language demands within the context of mathematical tasks and identify potential adaptations for multilingual learners across [...]

    Free
  • Strategic Planning with ACCESS Data for Student Proficiency and Growth

    Illinois Resource Center , United States

    Register Now   Date: Saturday, February 28 , 2026 Presenter: Shadia Salem ECPD Credit Hours: 2 hours Event ID: 265503082 Strategic Planning with ACCESS Data for Student Proficiency and Growth Provide brief description of workshop: 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 [...]

    Free
  • Exploring the Illinois Spanish Language Arts Standards

    Webinar

    Register Now   Date: Tuesday, March 3, 2026 Presenter: Rachell Plote ECPD Credit Hours: 2 hours Event ID: 265503097 Exploring the Illinois Spanish Language Arts Standards This webinar will provide an exploration of the Illinois learning standards for Spanish Language Arts  We will examine how the standards address the development of Spanish language and literacy. We will analyze the SLA standards by breaking them down into the essential understandings. We will engage in vertical articulation by exploring Spanish language and literacy skill development across multiple grade levels   TARGET AUDIENCE: K-12 Teachers of Spanish Language Arts, Administrators, Program Directors

    Free
  • Glow in the Dark: Illuminating Support for SLIFE Students

    National Louis University - Wheeling Campus 1000 Capitol Dr, Wheeling, IL, United States

    Register Now   Date: March 12 and 13, 2026 (TWO DAY INSTITUTE -participants must register and attend both days) Presenter: Carly Spina, Michele Yanong ECPD Credit Hours: 10 Event ID: 265503072 Location: National Louis University                    1000 Capitol Dr.                    Wheeling, IL 60090 Glow in the Dark: Illuminating Support for SLIFE Students A 2-Day Professional Development Workshop for Educators Workshop Objectives: Participants will be able to: Understand the unique strengths of SLIFE and challenges of aligning supports, tools, and instructional delivery to serve them. [...]

    Free
  • Strategies for Making Math More Accessible for Multilingual Learners Session III (part 3 of 3)

    Webinar

    Register Now   Date: Thursday, March 12, 2026 Presenter: Peter Tierney-Fife and Vanessa Figueroa ECPD Credit Hours: 2 hours Event ID: 265503047 Strategies for Making Math More Accessible for Multilingual Learners Session III (part 3 of 3) This session is the third part of a three part Math series. The activities will be distinct in each session. Teachers will receive evidence-based strategies and share ideas on how to analyze language and content demands within the context of mathematics. We will  share strategies, examine the language demands within the context of mathematical tasks and identify potential adaptations for multilingual learners across [...]

    Free
  •  Free Write: Conversations, Connections & Compositions to Nourish Our Teaching Practice

    Webinar

    Register Now   Date: Sunday, March 22, 2026 Presenter: Olivia Mulcahy ECPD Credit Hours: 2 hours Event ID: 265503061  Free Write: Conversations, Connections & Compositions to Nourish Our Teaching Practice How can the experience of writing can help you deepen your practice? Free Write is an opportunity for educators to engage in a creative space to connect, generate ideas, and share inspiration within a community of colleagues. Whether you already enjoy writing or have a rocky relationship with writing, you are invited to join us for one, some, or all of the Free Write sessions! Once a month on Sunday [...]

    Free
  •  Unlock the Potential of Wordless Books

    Webinar

    Register Now   Date: Thursday, March 26, 2026 Presenter: Maggie Essig ECPD Credit Hours: 1 hour Event ID: 265503065  Unlock the Potential of Wordless Books Explore creative interpretive and expressive language and literacy strategies that capitalize on wordless books. Leave with a comprehensive list of wordless books that are ideal for Multilingual Learners.  Create a plan for incorporating wordless books into instruction for Multilingual Learners. TARGET AUDIENCE: Educators of Multilingual Learners

    Free
  • Welcoming and Teaching Newcomers

    Webinar

    Register Now   Date: Thursday, April 9, 2026 Presenter: Maggie Essig ECPD Credit Hours: 2 hours Event ID: 265503066 Welcoming and Teaching Newcomers Learn how to build relationships with newcomer students and their families. Visualize welcoming school and classroom environments for newcomer students. Explore instructional strategies that will support newcomer students in the classroom. TARGET AUDIENCE: K-12 Educators

    Free
  •  Free Write: Conversations, Connections & Compositions to Nourish Our Teaching Practice

    Webinar

    Register Now   Date: Sunday, April 12, 2026 Presenter: Olivia Mulcahy ECPD Credit Hours: 2 hours Event ID: 265503062  Free Write: Conversations, Connections & Compositions to Nourish Our Teaching Practice How can the experience of writing can help you deepen your practice? Free Write is an opportunity for educators to engage in a creative space to connect, generate ideas, and share inspiration within a community of colleagues. Whether you already enjoy writing or have a rocky relationship with writing, you are invited to join us for one, some, or all of the Free Write sessions! Once a month on Sunday [...]

    Free
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