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Del sonido al sentido: Scaffolding Comprehension in Primary Bilingual/Dual Classrooms
WebinarRegister Now Date: Wednesday, May 13, 2026 Presenter: Rachell Plote ECPD Credit Hours: 2 hours Event ID: 265503108 Del sonido al sentido: Scaffolding Comprehension in Primary Bilingual/Dual Classrooms During this webinar bilingual educators will .. Move beyond decoding by using Spanish mentor texts to transition students from syllable recognition to deep meaning. Apply visual scaffolds to help students map out story elements. Consider bilingual Think-Aloud to model how proficient readers use syntax and context clues to build comprehension. Target Audience: K-2 Spanish Bilingual/ Dual Language Educators
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Teaching Approaches to Develop Biliterate Reading: Strategies to Develop Cross-Language Connections & The Interactive Read Aloud
WebinarRegister Now Date: Thursday, May 14, 2026 Presenter: Vanessa Figueroa ECPD Credit Hours: 2 hours Event ID: 265503074 Teaching Approaches to Develop Biliterate Reading: Strategies to Develop Cross-Language Connections & The Interactive Read Aloud Teachers will explore a variety of research-based strategies to support literacy-based English Language Development in a dual language English-Spanish classroom setting, a transitional bilingual classroom or other language resource model. Some of the literacy based strategies include making cross-language connections (Metalanguage) and Interactive Read Aloud. This seminar is one of a series of workshops aimed at developing biliteracy. The goals of this series are to [...]
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Compliance without the Chaos: Efficient Systems that Work
WebinarRegister Now Date: Saturday, May 16, 2026 Presenter: Shadia Salem ECPD Credit Hours: 2 hours Event ID: 265503088 Compliance without the Chaos: Efficient Systems that Work This workshop is designed for district and school leaders overseeing multilingual programs who want to streamline compliance without sacrificing quality or equity. Participants will explore practical systems for managing multilingual learner documentation, monitoring requirements, and processes in efficient, sustainable ways. Through examples and strategic tools, administrators will learn how to reduce paperwork overload, improve organization and accountability—so they can spend less time managing compliance and more time leading high-quality instruction for multilingual learners. [...]
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ML Teacher Toolbox: Language Centered Gallery Walks
WebinarRegister Now Date: Monday, May 18, 2026 Presenter: Michele M. Yanong ECPD Credit Hours: 1 hour Event ID: 265503103 ML Teacher Toolbox: Language Centered Gallery Walks The "Gallery Walk" is a classic for a reason, but are we utilizing it to its full potential for Multilingual Learners? Moving beyond simple "look and see" activities, this session transforms the gallery walk into a high-leverage scaffold for all four language domains. In this webinar, we will dive into specific variations that require students to negotiate meaning, cite evidence, and practice targeted language functions. You’ll walk away with a suite of [...]
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Artificial Intelligence & English Language Development
WebinarRegister Now Date: Tuesday, May 19, 2026 Presenter: Maggie Essig ECPD Credit: 2 hours Event ID: 265503069 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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The Bilingual Writer’s Toolkit: Syllables, Verbs, and Custom Readers
The Center: Resources for Teaching & Learning 2626 S. Clearbrook Drive, Arlington Heights, ILRegister Now Date: Wednesday, May 27, 2026 Presenter: Rachell Plote ECPD Credit Hours: 3 Event ID: 265503104 Location: The Center: IRC 2626 S. Clearbrook Dr. Arlington Heights, IL 60005 The Bilingual Writer’s Toolkit: Syllables, Verbs, and Custom Readers This workshop provides a practical roadmap for teaching reading and writing in Spanish through a biliteracy lens. Participants will leave with ideas for teaching primary Spanish literacy using the “3 S’s”: Sílabas: Move beyond ma-me-mi-mo-mu and apply phonetic knowledge to multi-syllabic [...]
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Authentic Assessment Options of Multilingual Learners
WebinarRegister Now Date: Saturday, May 30, 2026 Presenter: Vanessa Figueroa ECPD Credit Hours: 2 hours Event ID: 265503075 Authentic Assessment Options of Multilingual Learners The goal of the session is to discuss a variety of options to authentically assess multilingual learners such as through paper-based and/or digital portfolios. We will discuss ways to examine language development across the language domains: listening, speaking, reading, writing, representing as well as a tool to assess their level of acculturation. Target Audience: Teachers-All Levels
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Voices of Leadership: District Administrators’ Experiences Leading English Learning Programs
WebinarRegister Now Date: Saturday, June 6, 2026 Presenter: Shadia Salem ECPD Credit: 2 Hours Event ID: 265503089 Voices of Leadership: District Administrators' Experiences Leading English Learning Programs This workshop shares findings from a study exploring the lived experiences of administrators leading English Learner (EL) programs. Participants will examine how administrators work to improve student achievement, develop and sustain program infrastructure, and identify the leadership skills essential for success. Key successes, challenges, and strategies will be highlighted to provide practical insights that help leaders strengthen programs and enhance programs for English learners. Target Audience: K-12 Administrators, Teacher Leaders, and Teachers.
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Focus on Writing – An In-Person Series on Supporting Multilingual Writers
The Center: Resources for Teaching & Learning 2626 S. Clearbrook Drive, Arlington Heights, ILRegister Now Date: June 17, 18, 19, 2026 (9:30 - 2:30 daily) Presenter: Michele Yanong ECPD Credit Hours: 15 Event ID: 265503091 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 create joyful writing experiences! Focus on Writing DAY 1 [...]
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The Oracy-Literacy Connection: Strategic Talk for Bilingual Learners
The Center: Resources for Teaching & Learning 2626 S. Clearbrook Drive, Arlington Heights, ILRegister Now Date: Tuesday, June 30, 2026 Presenter: Rachell Plote ECPD Credit Hours: 3 Event ID: 265503109 Location: The Center: IRC 2626 S. Clearbrook Dr. Arlington Heights, IL 60005 The Oracy-Literacy Connection: Strategic Talk for Bilingual Learners This three-hour workshop focuses on oracy as the essential foundation for biliteracy. Together, we will: Explore oracy strategies that move beyond basic "icebreakers" to help Spanish-English bilingual students develop the academic language they need to succeed in both languages. Discover why [...]
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