IRC’s EmpowerCon: A One-Day Mini Conference

Addison School District 4  222 N JF Kennedy Drive, Addison, United States

Register Now   Date: Tuesday, July 22, 2025 Presenter: All IRC Specialists ECPD Credit Hours: 5 hours Event ID: 265503003 Location: Addison School District 4                  222 N JF Kennedy Drive,   Addison, IL 60101 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 [...]

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Focus on Writing – An In-Person Series on Supporting Multilingual Writers

Illinois Resource Center , United States

Register Now   Date: July 23, 24, 25, 2025 Presenter: Michele M. Yanong  ECPD Credit Hours: 13.5 hours (to receive credit you must be present for all 3 days) Event ID: 265503002 Location: The Center: IRC                     2626 S. Clearbrook Dr.                     Arlington Heights, IL 60005 Focus on Writing - An In-Person Series on Supporting Multilingual Writers In this 3-Day workshop, participants will explore writing instruction through a workshop model, practice using mentor texts to support language acquisition, and explore routines that [...]

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Becoming Multilingual Champions: Home Language Survey Edition (AM)

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Register Now   Date: Thursday, July 24, 2025 Presenters: Carly Spina, Adelicia Brienzo ECPD Credit Hours: 1.5 hours Event ID: 265503004 Becoming Multilingual Champions: Home Language Survey Edition (AM) During this event, school staff will: Identify the purpose of the home language survey, and its impact on ELs Discuss procedures for administering the HLS  Ensure best practices for family access and understanding   TARGET AUDIENCE: school front office & district office staff, registrars, administrators, family liaisons, EL teachers, EL coordinators, district interpreters

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Becoming Multilingual Champions: Home Language Survey Edition (PM)

Webinar

Register Now   Date: Thursday, July 24, 2025 Presenters: Carly Spina, Adelicia Brienzo ECPD Credit Hours: 1.5 hours Event ID: 265503005 Becoming Multilingual Champions: Home Language Survey Edition (PM) During this event, school staff will: Identify the purpose of the home language survey, and its impact on ELs Discuss procedures for administering the HLS  Ensure best practices for family access and understanding   TARGET AUDIENCE: school front office & district office staff, registrars, administrators, family liaisons, EL teachers, EL coordinators, district interpreters

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Engaging Classroom Activities for the Multilingual Classroom

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Register 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

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IRC’s EmpowerCon: A One-Day Mini Conference

Moraine Valley Community College, Conference Center 9000 W. College Pkwy, Palos Hills, IL, United States

Register 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 [...]

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Methods for Teaching Initial Spanish Literacy

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Register 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 [...]

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Translanguaging: Empowering Multilingual Learners in K-12 Classrooms

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Register 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.

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An Introduction to Dual Language Bilingual Education

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Register 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

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A Picture is Worth 1000 Words: Creating and Finding Visuals to Support Multilingual Learners

Webinar

Register 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

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