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Teaching Approaches to Develop Biliterate Writing: El Dictado/Dictation
WebinarRegister Now Date: Thursday, April 23, 2026 Presenter: Vanessa Figueroa ECPD Credit Hours: 2 hours Event ID: 265503073 Teaching Approaches to Develop Biliterate Writing: El Dictado/Dictation Teachers will examine The Dictado/Dictation writing method in Spanish-English in grades K-5 dual language classroom settings. Teachers will receive suggestions for implementing TheDictado across grades and analyze student work samples to identify students’ developmental linguistic needs. Teachers will view a model as presented in Biliteracy from the Start: Literacy Squared by Escamilla et. all. and Teaching for Biliteracy: Strengthening Bridges between Languages by Beeman & Urow. This workshop content will be beneficial for [...]
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Leading and Learning: Multilingual Programs
WebinarRegister Now Date: Saturday, April 25, 2026 Presenter: Shadia Salem ECPD Credit Hours: 2 hours Event ID: 265503087 Leading and Learning: Multilingual Programs In today’s increasingly diverse classrooms, multilingual programs play a critical role in advancing students’ linguistic, academic, and social-emotional development. This comprehensive workshop focuses on leading high-quality multilingual education programs, examining the leadership, systems, and practices that drive equitable access and meaningful outcomes for multilingual learners. Participants will engage in guided reflection to analyze current program strengths, identify leverage points for improvement, and develop actionable plans to strengthen leadership and program implementation in their own contexts. Target [...]
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BPACs: From Compliance to Meaningful Partnerships (AM session)
WebinarRegister Now Date: Tuesday, April 28, 2026 Presenters: Adelicia Brienzo ECPD Credit Hours: 2 hours Event ID: 265503106 BPACs: From Compliance to Meaningful Partnerships If your district has a Transitional Bilingual Education program, it is required to have a Bilingual Parent Advisory Committee - but many districts are struggling to meet expectations. This session covers the foundational requirements and explores strategies to increase family voice, engagement, and trust. We’ll leave space for real questions, shared problem-solving, and practical next steps! Target Audience: Administrators, Family/Community Liaisons, BPAC Leaders
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BPACs: From Compliance to Meaningful Partnerships (PM session)
WebinarRegister Now Date: Tuesday, April 28, 2026 Presenters: Adelicia Brienzo ECPD Credit Hours: 2 hours Event ID: 265503107 BPACs: From Compliance to Meaningful Partnerships (PM session) If your district has a Transitional Bilingual Education program, it is required to have a Bilingual Parent Advisory Committee - but many districts are struggling to meet expectations. This session covers the foundational requirements and explores strategies to increase family voice, engagement, and trust. We’ll leave space for real questions, shared problem-solving, and practical next steps! Target Audience: Administrators, Family/Community Liaisons, BPAC Leaders
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Free Write: Conversations, Connections & Compositions to Nourish Our Teaching Practice
WebinarRegister Now Date: Sunday, May 3, 2026 Presenter: Olivia Mulcahy ECPD Credit Hours: 2 hours Event ID: 265503063 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 [...]
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ML Teacher Toolbox: Semantic Feature Analysis (SFA)
WebinarRegister Now Date: Monday, May 4, 2026 Presenter: Michele M. Yanong ECPD Credit Hours: 1 hour Event ID: 265503102 ML Teacher Toolbox: Semantic Feature Analysis (SFA) Are your students struggling to distinguish between similar academic terms? Do they know the definitions but fail to use the words correctly in context? Join me for a high-impact, 60-minute session on Semantic Feature Analysis (SFA)—a powerful visual strategy that moves students beyond rote memorization and into deep conceptual understanding. Participants will explore: The Anatomy of Nuance: How to break down complex categories into digestible terms and features. Step-by-Step Implementation: A clear instructional [...]
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Supporting Long-Term English Learners in the Classroom
WebinarRegister Now Date: Tuesday, May 5, 2026 Presenter: Maggie Essig ECPD Credit Hours: 2 hours Event ID: 265503068 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
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An Educator’s Perspective: Applying the WIDA ELD Standards Framework in Lesson and Unit-Level Planning
WebinarRegister Now Date: Saturday, May 9, 2026 Presenter: Shadia Salem ECPD Credit Hours: 2 hours Event ID: 265503085 An Educator’s Perspective: Applying the WIDA ELD Standards Framework in Lesson and Unit-Level Planning This workshop supports educators in applying the WIDA English Language Development (ELD) Framework to lesson- and unit-level planning. Participants will explore how to use the framework to clarify language expectations, align content and language objectives, and design instruction that intentionally supports multilingual learners. Through examples and guided practice, educators will strengthen their ability to plan lessons and units that promote meaningful language development alongside grade-level content. Target [...]
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Timeline of Support for Newcomer Students
WebinarRegister Now Date: Monday, May 11, 2026 Presenters: Carly Spina ECPD Credit Hours: 2 hours Event ID: 265503034 Timeline of Support for Newcomer Students This virtual workshop is especially designed for educators and leaders who are interested in establishing a timeline of support for newcomer students. Consider intervals of time throughout the first 2 years of a newcomer entering your system. Explore support for SEL, instruction, and family support Share with other educators in breakout groups what your current system of support is, and gain ideas from others in our network Receive a digital tool bank of resources, tools, [...]
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TBE-Spanish: Compliance, Quality y Calidad!
WebinarRegister Now Date: Tuesday, May 12, 2026 Presenter: Vanessa Figueroa & Olivia Mulcahy ECPD Credit: 2 hours Event ID: 265503105 TBE-Spanish: Compliance, Quality y Calidad! The goals of the session include the following: Examine the essential components that define a Transitional Bilingual Education (TBE) program--English language development, Content in English, History and Culture of US and Home Country, Content in Spanish, Spanish language development Explore pedagogies and practices to strengthen each of these components Consider what kinds of structures, climate and culture will create fertile ground for growing robust TBE programming We will particularly concentrate on what is often [...]
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