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Artificial Intelligence & English Language Development
WebinarRegister Now Date: Wednesday, October 7, 2026 Presenter: Maggie Essig ECPD Credit Hours: 2 hours Event ID: 275503008 Artificial Intelligence & English Language Development Explore various artificial intelligence tools that educators can use in planning and instruction for Multilingual Learners. Envision creative strategies to support English language development using AI. Discuss how to model responsible use of AI for students. Target Audience: Educators of Multilingual Learners
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Becoming Multilingual Champions: Paraprofessional Edition
WebinarRegister Now Date: Thursday, October 8, 2026 Presenters: Carly Spina, Adelicia Brienzo ECPD Credit Hours: 1.5 hours Event ID: 275503066 Becoming Multilingual Champions: Paraprofessional Edition During this event, paraprofessionals will Explore practical tools and strategies to support multilingual learners' language development. Strengthen culturally responsive practices through reflection and real-world scenarios. Leave with ready-to-use resources to support your work. Target Audience: PreK-12 paraprofessionals serving multilingual learners
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Strategies for Making Math More Accessible for Multilingual Learners Session II (part 2 of 3)
WebinarRegister Now Date: Thursday, October 8, 2026 Presenter: Peter Tierney-Fife and Vanessa Figueroa ECPD Credit Hours: 2 hours Event ID: 275503033 Strategies for Making Math More Accessible for Multilingual Learners Session II (part 2 of 3) This session is the second part of a three part Math series. The activities will be distinct in each session. Teachers will receive evidence-based strategies and share ideas on how to analyze language and content demands within the context of mathematics. We will share strategies, examine the language demands within the context of mathematical tasks and identify potential adaptations for multilingual learners across [...]
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Bilingual Parent Advisory Committees: Community of Practice
WebinarRegister Now Date: Tuesday, October 13, 2026 Presenter: Adelicia Brienzo ECPD Credit Hours: 2 hours Event ID: 275503067 Bilingual Parent Advisory Committees: Community of Practice Bilingual Parent Advisory Committees: Community of Practice is an ongoing professional learning series designed to support district leaders, family/community liaisons and Bilingual Parent Advisory Committee (BPAC) leaders in building, strengthening and sustaining impactful BPACs. Participants will explore key topics including ISBE compliance requirements, family and community engagement strategies, recruitment and retention of BPAC members, and effective collaboration between BPAC members and school teams. The series will provide opportunities to share promising practices, problem-solve common [...]
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Integrating Trabalenguas, dichos y adivinanzas in Spanish Literacy
WebinarRegister Now Date: Tuesday, October 13, 2026 Presenter: Rachell Plote ECPD Credit Hours: 2 hours Event ID: 275503075 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 [...]
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Supporting Newcomers with SEL Needs & Supports
WebinarRegister Now Date: Thursday, October 15, 2026 Presenters: Carly Spina ECPD Credit Hours: 1.5 hours Event ID: 275503062 Supporting Newcomers with SEL Needs & Supports Explore the impact of a sense of belonging, along with ways to cultivate a sense of belonging in classrooms and in the school community Explore strategies for welcoming and supporting families Unpack layers of cultural and linguistic identities, the affective filter, and trauma through 3 lenses Receive a digital tool bank of resources to take with you Target Audience: educators serving multilingual learners
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ML Teacher Toolbox: The 3 Reads Protocol
WebinarRegister Now Date: Monday, October 19, 2026 Presenter: Michele M. Yanong ECPD Credit Hours: 1 hour Event ID: 275503088 ML Teacher Toolbox: The 3 Reads Protocol Tired of watching your multilingual learners scan a word problem, grab the first two numbers they spot, and just smash them together with a random operation? When dense text gets in the way of math, guessing feels like the only option. The 3 Reads Protocol breaks that cycle by stripping away the number-crunching panic and turning intimidating text into an accessible, sense-making puzzle. Join us for a fast-paced, practical session to learn how [...]
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The Ins and Outs of Background Knowledge
The Center: Resources for Teaching & Learning 2626 S. Clearbrook Drive, Arlington Heights, ILRegister Now Date: Tuesday, October 20, 2026 Presenter: Carly Spina ECPD Credit Hours: 5 Event ID: 275503063 Location: The Center: IRC 2626 S. Clearbrook Dr. Arlington Heights, IL 60005 The Ins and Outs of Background Knowledge During this event, educators will: Unpack how the idea of “background knowledge” has been weaponized against minoritized communities in schools Explore strategies, tools, and structures to BUILD background knowledge Explore strategies, tools, and structures to ACTIVATE background knowledge Target Audience: Multilingual, Bilingual, Dual [...]
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A Picture is Worth 1000 Words: Creating and Finding Visuals to Support Multilingual Learners
WebinarRegister Now Date: Tuesday, October 20, 2026 Presenter: Maggie Essig ECPD Credit Hours: 1 hours Event ID: 275503009 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
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Free Write: Conversations, Connections & Compositions to Nourish Our Teaching Practice
WebinarRegister Now Date: Sunday, October 25, 2026 Presenter: Olivia Mulcahy ECPD Credit Hours: 2 hours Event ID: 275503016 Free Write: Conversations, Connections & Compositions to Nourish Our Teaching Practice Free Write is a creative space for educators to connect, generate ideas, and share inspiration through writing. 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 afternoons we will get together to: Explore themes relevant to our lives and work as educators through a community writing [...]
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