Engaging Classroom Activities for the Multilingual Classroom
WebinarRegister Now Date: Saturday, July 26, 2025 Presenter: Dana Piraino ECPD Credit Hours: 2 hours Event ID: 265503038 Engaging Classroom Activities for the Multilingual Classroom There are currently over 5 million multilingual learners in United States schools. This presentation will examine and discuss engagement as the key driver of language development and academic success. Activities to enhance language acquisition skills, build confidence, and promote student agency will be shared for teachers to implement in their classrooms. Target audience: K-12 teachers
IRC’s EmpowerCon: A One-Day Mini Conference
Moraine Valley Community College, Conference Center 9000 W. College Pkwy, Palos Hills, IL, United StatesRegister Now Date: Tuesday, July 29, 2025 Presenter: All IRC Specialists ECPD Credit Hours: 5 hours Event ID: 265503006 Location: Moraine Valley Community College 9000 W. College Pkwy, Palos Hills, IL 60465 IRC’s EmpowerCon: A One-Day Mini Conference The Illinois Resource Center is proud to host a one-day mini conference that will support educators and leaders to feel empowered and equipped to lead in their schools and districts. This free, in-person conference will provide teachers with a whole-group learning experience (via either a keynote or panel) as well as multiple breakout sessions [...]
Methods for Teaching Initial Spanish Literacy
WebinarRegister Now Date: Thursday, July 31, 2025 Presenter: Rachell Plote ECPD Credit Hours: 2 hours Event ID: 265503007 Methods for Teaching Initial Spanish Literacy Do you teach Spanish literacy in a bilingual or dual language program? Or do you just want to expand your understanding of initial Spanish literacy development? Join me for a look at five instructional methods for teaching reading in Spanish. Deepen your understanding of Spanish literacy skill development in primary aged bilingual learners by examining five methods for initial Spanish literacy Explore similarities and differences between initial literacy instruction in Spanish with initial literacy instruction [...]
Translanguaging: Empowering Multilingual Learners in K-12 Classrooms
WebinarRegister Now Date: Saturday, August 2, 2025 Presenter: Dana Piraino ECPD Credit Hours: 2 hours Event ID: 265503039 Translanguaging: Empowering Multilingual Learners in K-12 Classrooms This presentation explores translanguaging approaches for K-12 educators working with diverse student populations. We will examine practical strategies to leverage students' full linguistic potential. repertoires across all subject areas. Target audience: K-12 teachers, paras, and support teachers.
An Introduction to Dual Language Bilingual Education
WebinarRegister Now Date: Tuesday, August 5, 2025 Presenter: Rachell Plote ECPD Credit Hours: 2 hours Event ID: 265503008 An Introduction to Dual Language Bilingual Education Dive into the essential components of implementing a Dual Language program. Examine various program models, research, and content and language allocation plans Explore mindset shifts needed to fully embrace a program that supports bilingual development TARGET AUDIENCE: Educators and Administrators New to Dual Language Bilingual Education
A Picture is Worth 1000 Words: Creating and Finding Visuals to Support Multilingual Learners
WebinarRegister Now Date: Thursday, August 7, 2025 Presenter: Maggie Essig ECPD Credit Hours: 1 hour Event ID: 265503009 A Picture is Worth 1000 Words: Creating and Finding Visuals to Support Multilingual Learners Visuals are a key linguistic support for multilingual learners, but educators don’t have unlimited time to search the internet for the perfect visual! Explore where and how educators can create or find quality visuals to use in a range of contexts and content areas. Leave with a list of tools, all free to educators, that you can use or share tomorrow. TARGET AUDIENCE: Educators of Multilingual Learners
Welcoming and Teaching Newcomers
WebinarRegister Now Date: Thursday, August 12, 2025 Presenter: Maggie Essig ECPD Credit Hours: 1 hour Event ID: 265503010 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
An Introduction to Dual Language Bilingual Education
WebinarRegister Now Date: Wednesday, August 13, 2025 Presenter: Rachell Plote ECPD Credit Hours: 2 hours Event ID: 265503011 An Introduction to Dual Language Bilingual Education Dive into the essential components of implementing a Dual Language program. Examine various program models, research, and content and language allocation plans Explore mindset shifts needed to fully embrace a program that supports bilingual development TARGET AUDIENCE: Educators and Administrators New to Dual Language Bilingual Education
Methods for Teaching Initial Spanish Literacy
WebinarRegister Now Date: Thursday, August 14, 2025 Presenter: Rachell Plote ECPD Credit Hours: 2 hours Event ID: 265503012 Methods for Teaching Initial Spanish Literacy Do you teach Spanish literacy in a bilingual or dual language program? Or do you just want to expand your understanding of initial Spanish literacy development? Join me for a look at five instructional methods for teaching reading in Spanish. Deepen your understanding of Spanish literacy skill development in primary aged bilingual learners by examining five methods for initial Spanish literacy Explore similarities and differences between initial literacy instruction in Spanish with initial literacy instruction [...]
Integrating Newcomers: A Guide For Educators
WebinarRegister Now Date: Saturday, August 16, 2025 Presenter: Dana Piraino ECPD Credit Hours: 2 hours Event ID: 265503040 Integrating Newcomers: A Guide For Educators Welcoming newcomers to the classroom is a rewarding but complex adventure. This presentation provides practical tools and strategies to foster a supportive and inclusive learning environment for all students. Target audience: K-12 educators, and support staff
