Instructional Strategies for Young Multilingual Learners: Applying research and resources
Webinar & Asynchronous Learning ActivitiesRegister Now Please register on STARNET website: starnetregionii.org. Date: Tuesday, April 13, 2021 Presenter: Cristina Sanchez-Lopez ECPD Credit Hours: 5 Event ID: STARNET Instructional Strategies for Young Multilingual Learners: Applying research and resources In this follow up to the Starnet webinar: Bilingualism in the Early Years, participants will have the opportunity to practice and reflect on the approaches presented in the first session as well as learn new strategies. There will be time for participants to develop their own materials to use with students. Participants will: Review and apply principles of second language acquisition Identify the benefits of strategies [...]
Spotlight on Syllables: Strategies for Initial Spanish Literacy Instruction
Webinar & Asynchronous Learning ActivitiesRegister Now Date: Wednesday, April 14, 2021 Presenter: Rachell Anderson ECPD Credit Hours: 5 Event ID: 215503045 Spotlight on Syllables: Strategies for Initial Spanish Literacy Instruction Examine various methods for teaching syllabication in Spanish for primary aged students Practice strategies that support syllable and word development in Spanish in whole group settings Explore ways to engage students in syllable based activities during center time TARGET AUDIENCE: K-2 Bilingual/Dual Language Teachers NOTE: 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 [...]
High Expectations, High Support: Using Can Dos, other WIDA Resources, and Grade-level Standards to Guide Instruction for English Learners
Webinar & Asynchronous Learning ActivitiesRegister Now Date: Thursday, April 22, 2021 Presenter: Elisabeth Trost ECPD Credit Hours: 5 Event ID: 215503047 High Expectations, High Support: Using Can Dos, other WIDA Resources, and Grade-level Standards to Guide Instruction for English Learners Examine how to best use WIDA Can Do Descriptors to keep expectations high along with providing high levels of supports when teaching English Learners in English Consider how other WIDA resources can also guide instruction of English Learners Explore how Common Core Standards can guide our teaching, regardless of language level or language of instruction Practice planning for instruction that will result in [...]
A Dynamic Approach to Biliteracy: Translanguaging in the Dual Language Classroom
Webinar & Asynchronous Learning ActivitiesRegister Now Date: Friday, April 23, 2021 Presenter: Olivia Mulcahy ECPD Credit Hours: 5 Event ID: 215503048 A Dynamic Approach to Biliteracy: Translanguaging 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. Participants are invited to: Explore the concepts: What is dynamic bilingualism? What is translanguaging? What do “translanguaging spaces” look like in [...]
Multilingual Learners Show What They Know Across the Curriculum- Grades 4-8
Webinar & Asynchronous Learning ActivitiesRegister Now Date: Saturday, April 24, 2021 Presenter: Cristina Sanchez-Lopez ECPD Credit Hours: 5 Event ID: 215503036 Multilingual Learners Show What They Know Across the Curriculum- Grades 4-8 Participants in this session will:· Examine the stages of second language acquisition· Practice strategies to promote oral academic language and vocabulary development· View research and resources for supporting students’ home languages in the classroom· Experience lessons that incorporate oral language, reading and writing across the content areas. TARGET AUDIENCE: Grades 4-8 teachers, paraprofessionals, Reading Specialists NOTE: This virtual workshop will include both a live webinar and a self-paced learning module. The [...]
Bilingual Kids Bloom! Cultivating Learning In-between Languages and Cultures
Webinar & Asynchronous Learning ActivitiesRegister Now Date: Friday, April 30, 2021 Presenter: Olivia Mulcahy ECPD Credit Hours: 5 Event ID: 215503050 Bilingual Kids Bloom! Cultivating Learning In-between Languages and Cultures Participants are invited to explore, brainstorm and plan for supports to help bilingual learners flourish: The languages and cultures of all of our students are not always visible and audible in the learning environment--let’s explore ways to create a more lush multilingual and multicultural ecology in our schools so everyone’s learning is enriched The knowledge and skills that are unique to multilingual learners are not reflected in monolingual standards--let’s consider how to create [...]
Meaningful Reading Instruction for English Learners in Primary Grades
Webinar & Asynchronous Learning ActivitiesRegister Now Date: Wednesday, May 5, 2021 Presenter: Elisabeth Trost ECPD Credit Hours: 5 Event ID: 215503055 Meaningful Reading Instruction for English Learners in Primary Grades 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 [...]
Aprendizaje en español Grados 3-5
Webinar & Asynchronous Learning ActivitiesRegister Now Date: Thursday, May 6, 2021 Presenter: Cristina Sanchez-Lopez ECPD Credit Hours: 5 Event ID: 215503052 Aprendizaje en español Grados 3-5 Participantes en este taller examinarán: Estrategias para el desarrollo de vocabulario académico Integrar la lecto-escritura con la enseñanza del contenido académico Revisar materiales y proyectos digitales en línea TARGET AUDIENCE: Grades 3-5 teachers who support Spanish-speaking bilingual learners. NOTE: 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 module to be completed within [...]
Using bilingual books to support el desarrollo bilingüe
Webinar & Asynchronous Learning ActivitiesRegister Now Date: Wednesday, May 12, 2021 Presenter: Rachell Anderson ECPD Credit Hours: 5 Event ID: 215503054 Using bilingual books to support el desarrollo bilingüe Examine various bilingual books that can be used to support translanguaging in bilingual and dual language classrooms Explore ways to incorporate the use of bilingual text in your instructional practice TARGET AUDIENCE: K-12 educators serving bilingual learners NOTE: 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 module to be [...]
MTSS: Assessing English Learners’ Language Development Within Tier II Literacy Instruction
Webinar & Asynchronous Learning ActivitiesRegister Now Date: Thursday, May 13, 2021 Presenter: Tracy R. Taylor, Ed. D. ECPD Credit Hours: 5 Event ID: 215503046 MTSS: Assessing English Learners' Language Development Within Tier II Literacy Instruction In this workshop, participants will: Discover misconceptions about Second Language Acquisition every educator must know to ensure ELs are being fairly assessed Explore ways to determine ELs’ language support needs to access key literacy content Learn culturally and linguistically responsive assessment procedures to implement when considering an EL referral to special education Target Audience: All staff who Implement MTSS with English Learners NOTE: This virtual workshop will include [...]
