Supporting Long-Term English Learners in the Classroom
WebinarRegister Now Date: Wednesday, September 10, 2025 Presenter: Maggie Essig ECPD Credit Hours: 2 hours Event ID: 265503016 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
Unlock the Potential of Wordless Books
WebinarRegister Now Date: Thursday, September 11 2025 Presenter: Maggie Essig ECPD Credit Hours: 1 hour Event ID: 265503051 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
Integrating Trabalenguas, dichos y adivinanzas in Spanish Literacy
WebinarRegister Now Date: Tuesday, September 16, 2025 Presenter: Rachell Plote ECPD Credit Hours: 2 hours Event ID: 265503018 Integrating Trabalenguas, dichos y adivinanzas in Spanish Literacy Do you teach Spanish literacy in a bilingual or dual language program? If yes, then you need to join me for a session geared towards bringing fun and engagement to your instruction through the use of trabalenguas, dichos y adivinanzas. We will explore how to engage students in Spanish literacy and oracy by using fun and popular trabalenguas, dichos, and adivinanzas. We will examine how these non-traditional types of texts can be used [...]
Integrating Newcomers: A Guide for Educators
WebinarRegister Now Date: Saturday, September 20, 2025 Presenter: Dana Piraino ECPD Credit Hours: 2 hours Event ID: 265503049 Integrating Newcomers: A Guide for Educators Topics covered will include: Embracing Cultural Differences Creating Support Strategies Using Empathy and Understanding to Fuel a Growth Mindset SEL ideas and strategies will be included as well. Target Audience: Any K-12 teacher or support staff.
Multilingual Data Summit for Teams
Illinois Resource Center , United StatesRegister Now Date: Wednesday, September 24, 2025 (Full Day - one hour lunch on your own) Presenter: Carly Spina ECPD Credit Hours: 5 Event ID: 265503035 Location: The Center: IRC 2626 S. Clearbrook Dr. Arlington Heights, IL 60005 Multilingual Data Summit for Teams Special Note: This event is designed to support teams of 3 or more as they unpack data of their multilingual learners. Teams will be asked to bring along their digital data for ACCESS and EL PtP. [...]
Becoming Multilingual Champions: PTA Edition (AM session)
WebinarRegister Now Date: Thursday, September 25, 2025 Presenters: Carly Spina, Adelicia Brienzo ECPD Credit Hours: 1.5 hours Event ID: 265503036 Becoming Multilingual Champions: PTA Edition (AM session) During this event, school staff and parent-teacher association members will: Discuss strengths and share individual district/association successes Identify barriers toward engagement faced by multilingual families and staff Explore strategies and resources for building inclusive and responsive PTAs TARGET AUDIENCE: Parent and Faculty Association (PFA) members, Parent and Teacher Association (PTA) members
Becoming Multilingual Champions: PTA Edition (PM session)
WebinarRegister Now Date: Thursday, September 25, 2025 Presenters: Carly Spina, Adelicia Brienzo ECPD Credit Hours: 1.5 hours Event ID: 265503037 Becoming Multilingual Champions: PTA Edition (PM session) During this event, school staff and parent-teacher association members will: Discuss strengths and share individual district/association successes Identify barriers toward engagement faced by multilingual families and staff Explore strategies and resources for building inclusive and responsive PTAs TARGET AUDIENCE: Parent and Faculty Association (PFA) members, Parent and Teacher Association (PTA) members
Translation & Interpretation for Newcomers: Not the Instructional Scaffold We Might Think It Is (AM Session)
WebinarRegister Now Date: Friday, September 26, 2025 Presenters: Carly Spina ECPD Credit Hours: 1 hour Event ID: 265503031 Translation & Interpretation for Newcomers: Not the Instructional Scaffold We Might Think It Is (AM Session) During this event, educators serving multilingual learners will: Unpack current trends in classrooms as it relates to instructional translation Uncover some limitations for utilizing translation & interpretation at the instructional level Receive a guidance document of considerations for leveraging both translation & interpretation for newcomer students to help facilitate instructional decision-making for teachers Receive a digital tool bank of resources to take with you [...]
Translation & Interpretation for Newcomers: Not the Instructional Scaffold We Might Think It Is (PM Session)
WebinarRegister Now Date: Friday, September 26, 2025 Presenters: Carly Spina ECPD Credit Hours: 1 hour Event ID: 265503030 Translation & Interpretation for Newcomers: Not the Instructional Scaffold We Might Think It Is (PM Session) During this event, educators serving multilingual learners will: Unpack current trends in classrooms as it relates to instructional translation Uncover some limitations for utilizing translation & interpretation at the instructional level Receive a guidance document of considerations for leveraging both translation & interpretation for newcomer students to help facilitate instructional decision-making for teachers Receive a digital tool bank of resources to take with you [...]
Translanguaging: Empowering Multilingual Learners in K-12 Classrooms
WebinarRegister Now Date: Saturday, September 27, 2025 Presenter: Dana Piraino ECPD Credit Hours: 2 hours Event ID: 265503048 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.
