UDL for MLs: Universal Design for Learning, for Multilingual Learners & Everybody
WebinarRegister Now Date: Tuesday, September 17, 2024 Presenter: Olivia Mulcahy ECPD Credit Hours: 2 hours Event ID: 255503047 UDL for MLs: Universal Design for Learning, for Multilingual Learners & Everybody Together we will: Examine the framework and fundamental concepts of Universal Design for Learning (UDL) with a focus on the ways a UDL approach can serve multilingual communities Explore structures, strategies, and tools to make your learning environment maximally accessible and effective for all students, and particularly multilingual learners Brainstorm and plan for application of UDL inspired practices in your own teaching context TARGET AUDIENCE: K-12 educators
Multipurpose Can Do Student Portraits
WebinarRegister Now Date: Saturday, September 21, 2024 Presenter: Shadia Salem ECPD Credit Hours: 2 hours Event ID: 255503070 Multipurpose Can Do Student Portraits A Can Do Student Portrait focuses on a student’s strengths with information about the learner’s educational background, languages, family, and interests. Learn about how Student Portraits can be multipurpose and impactful for educators and students in the beginning, middle, and end of the school year. Participants will receive resources to help implement Can Do Student Portraits throughout the year. Essential Questions: How can we leverage student assets and challenge biases with Student Portraits? In what ways [...]
ML Teacher Toolbox: Picture Word Induction Model
WebinarRegister Now Date: Monday, September 23, 2024 Presenter: Michele Yanong ECPD Credit Hours: 1 hour Event ID: 255503021 ML Teacher Toolbox: Picture Word Induction Model The Picture Word Induction Model (PWIM) is a top method to have in your multilingual teacher arsenal! Learn how to use PWIM to engage all levels of language development Leave with a ready-to-use script to try with your students Grab some ideas for variations and content connections
UDL for MLs: Universal Design for Learning, for Multilingual Learners & Everybody
WebinarRegister Now Date: Wednesday, September 25, 2024 Presenter: Olivia Mulcahy ECPD Credit Hours: 2 hours Event ID: 255503048 UDL for MLs: Universal Design for Learning, for Multilingual Learners & Everybody Together we will: Examine the framework and fundamental concepts of Universal Design for Learning (UDL) with a focus on the ways a UDL approach can serve multilingual communities Explore structures, strategies, and tools to make your learning environment maximally accessible and effective for all students, and particularly multilingual learners Brainstorm and plan for application of UDL inspired practices in your own teaching context TARGET AUDIENCE: K-12 educators
Ready, Set, ACCESS! Preparing for Success
WebinarRegister Now Date: Saturday, September 28, 2024 Presenter: Shadia Salem ECPD Credit Hours: 2 hours Event ID: 255503067 Ready, Set, ACCESS! Preparing for Success Designed for educators and leaders who are responsible for supporting and administrating the ACCESS assessment to English Learners, this comprehensive workshop aims to equip participants with the essential knowledge and skills necessary to prepare their students for the state summative assessment. Participants will: Learn effective instructional practices to support student success on the ACCESS assessment Explore system-wide practices that enhance the assessment experience Create an action plan to prepare students for the upcoming ACCESS assessment [...]
Free Write: Conversations, Connections & Compositions to Nourish Our Teaching Practice
WebinarRegister Now Date: Sunday, September 29, 2024 Presenter: Olivia Mulcahy ECPD Credit Hours: 2 hours Event ID: 255503022 Free Write: Conversations, Connections & Compositions to Nourish Our Teaching Practice 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? Are you interested in exploring how the experience of writing can help you deepen your practice? Whether you already enjoy writing or have a rocky relationship with writing, you are invited [...]
Paraprofessionals Session: In-The-Moment Supports for Multilingual Learners
WebinarRegister Now Date: Tuesday, October 1, 2024 Presenter: Carly Spina ECPD Credit Hours: 1 hour Event ID: 255503023 Paraprofessionals Session: In-The-Moment Supports for Multilingual Learners During this event, paraprofessionals will Explore a variety of tools and ideas that can support students with instruction in the classroom and “on the fly.” Receive a digital tool bank of resources to take with you TARGET AUDIENCE: paraprofessionals serving multilingual students K-12
UDL for MLs: A Multilingual Focus on Engagement
WebinarRegister Now Date: Wednesday, October 2, 2024 Presenter: Olivia Mulcahy ECPD Credit Hours: 2 hours Event ID: 255503049 UDL for MLs: A Multilingual Focus on Engagement Together we will: Deepen our understanding of the Universal Design for Learning (UDL) framework Focus in on the principle of multiple means of engagement--exploring how to design learning experiences that will cultivate purposeful and motivated students Brainstorm structures, strategies, and tools to create maximally engaging and effective learning environments for all students, and particularly multilingual learners TARGET AUDIENCE: K-12 educators
Supporting Newcomers in 6-12
Illinois Resource Center , United StatesRegister Now Date: Friday, October 4, 2024 Presenter: Carly Spina ECPD Credit Hours: 4.5 hours Event ID: 255503125 Location: The Center: IRC 2626 S. Clearbrook Dr. Arlington Heights, IL 60005 Supporting Newcomers in 6-12 During this event, secondary educators serving multilingual learners will: Discuss ways to strategically utilize heritage language without over-relying on translation alone Explore a variety of tools and ideas that can help to make content more comprehensible Receive a digital tool bank of resources to take [...]
Key Language Uses: A Functional Approach to Language Development
WebinarRegister Now Date: Saturday, October 5, 2024 Presenter: Shadia Salem ECPD Credit Hours: 2 hours Event ID: 255503068 Key Language Uses: A Functional Approach to Language Development Designed for educators and leaders who are responsible for the integration of English language development within content learning, this workshop will focus on the Key Language Uses, one of the four components of the WIDA English Language Development Standards Framework. Participants will receive resources to support the implementation of the Key Language Uses. Essential Questions: How do Key Language Uses foster a functional approach to language development? Why should educators frame English [...]
