Making Reading Instruction Meaningful for ELs in Grades 9-12
Webinar & Asynchronous Learning ActivitiesRegister Now Date: Friday, March 19, 2021 Presenter: Elisabeth Trost ECPD Credit Hours: 5 Event ID: 215503040 Making Reading Instruction Meaningful for ELs in Grades 9-12 We all know that emergent literacy best takes place in students’ first language. In this workshop we will focus on how we can best support High School ELs in their quest to become readers in their second language. Explore how to support students’ first language literacy even when you don’t speak it and materials aren’t available; Considering many High School English Learners are either long-term ELs or relative newcomers, examine best practices for [...]
MTSS Equity Traps: Considerations for Administrators Serving Culturally & Linguistically Diverse Populations
Webinar & Asynchronous Learning ActivitiesRegister Now Date: Thursday, March 25, 2021 Presenter: Tracy R. Taylor, Ed. D. ECPD Credit Hours: 5 Event ID: 215503041 MTSS Equity Traps: Considerations for Administrators Serving Culturally & Linguistically Diverse Populations In this workshop led by a former Dual Language principal, participants will gain knowledge about school-wide equity traps that hinder MTSS effectiveness and learn strategies for combating them. Specifically, participants will deepen their understanding of how to counter the negative impacts of a school culture consisting of... A deficit (pobrecito) view of black & brown children An “I don’t see color” approach to teaching “Misery loves company” [...]
Administrator Academy 1814: Three Levels of Support for English Language Learning: Classroom, School, District
WebinarRegister Now Date: Friday, March 26, 2021 Time: 9:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. Presenter: Maggie Essig Improve programming for English Learners (ELs) by providing equitable environments at the district, school and classroom levels that value bilingualism Work towards a balanced assessment system Learn how to establish a committee to evaluate the program for long term success Target Audience: Educators working with English Learners Note: This is an online workshop in conjunction with the Illinois Principals Association
Using Technology with Multilingual Learners to Develop Writing Skills: Explore the Who, What, Where, When, & Why
WebinarRegister Now Sign In: 3:00pm - 3:30pm Webinar: 3:30 pm - 5:00 pm Presenter: Maggie Essig Event ID: 215507061 Who can use technology to develop writing skills? (Answer: All multilingual learners!) What does the research say about using technology with multilingual learners to develop writing skills? Where can technology tools be easily incorporated into instruction to develop writing skills? When should technology be used with multilingual learners to develop writing skills? Why should you use technology to support and develop the writing skills of multilingual learners? Target Audience: K-12 Educators Note: This is an online workshop.
Collaborating to Support Bilingual Learners With Special Educational Needs
Webinar & Asynchronous Learning ActivitiesRegister Now Date: Wednesday, April 7, 2021 Presenter: Cristina Sanchez-Lopez and Theresa Young ECPD Credit Hours: 5 Event ID: 215503042 Collaborating to Support Bilingual Learners With Special Educational Needs In this interactive session, bilingual/dual language/ESL educators and special educators collaborate to: Describe and understand unique strengths and characteristics of bilingual learners with special educational needs Review classroom based research on instruction and intervention to support these learners Explore research and resources to support multilingual learners with special educational needs TARGET AUDIENCE: Educators and Practitioners Who Support Bilingual Learners With Special Educational Needs NOTE: This virtual workshop will include both [...]
Making Math Meaningful and Magical: Helping Language Learners Master the Language and Content Demands of Math K-5
Webinar & Asynchronous Learning ActivitiesRegister Now Date: Friday, April 9, 2021 Presenter: Michele Yanong ECPD Credit Hours: 5 Event ID: 215503053 Making Math Meaningful and Magical: Helping Language Learners Master the Language and Content Demands of Math K-5 Ever get the math blahs? Spend a day investigating research-based ideas you can use tomorrow to make math doable and lovable for language learners. Examine four key practices for building the academic language of math See sample ideas for over 15 strategies you can use over and over again to conquer the content and language demands of math no matter what math program you use [...]
Instructional Strategies for Young Multilingual Learners: Applying research and resources
Webinar & Asynchronous Learning ActivitiesRegister Now Please register on STARNET website: starnetregionii.org. Date: Tuesday, April 13, 2021 Presenter: Cristina Sanchez-Lopez ECPD Credit Hours: 5 Event ID: STARNET Instructional Strategies for Young Multilingual Learners: Applying research and resources In this follow up to the Starnet webinar: Bilingualism in the Early Years, participants will have the opportunity to practice and reflect on the approaches presented in the first session as well as learn new strategies. There will be time for participants to develop their own materials to use with students. Participants will: Review and apply principles of second language acquisition Identify the benefits of strategies [...]
Spotlight on Syllables: Strategies for Initial Spanish Literacy Instruction
Webinar & Asynchronous Learning ActivitiesRegister Now Date: Wednesday, April 14, 2021 Presenter: Rachell Anderson ECPD Credit Hours: 5 Event ID: 215503045 Spotlight on Syllables: Strategies for Initial Spanish Literacy Instruction Examine various methods for teaching syllabication in Spanish for primary aged students Practice strategies that support syllable and word development in Spanish in whole group settings Explore ways to engage students in syllable based activities during center time TARGET AUDIENCE: K-2 Bilingual/Dual Language Teachers NOTE: This virtual workshop will include both a live webinar and a self-paced learning module. The live webinar will last approximately 90 minutes. During the webinar you will receive [...]
High Expectations, High Support: Using Can Dos, other WIDA Resources, and Grade-level Standards to Guide Instruction for English Learners
Webinar & Asynchronous Learning ActivitiesRegister Now Date: Thursday, April 22, 2021 Presenter: Elisabeth Trost ECPD Credit Hours: 5 Event ID: 215503047 High Expectations, High Support: Using Can Dos, other WIDA Resources, and Grade-level Standards to Guide Instruction for English Learners Examine how to best use WIDA Can Do Descriptors to keep expectations high along with providing high levels of supports when teaching English Learners in English Consider how other WIDA resources can also guide instruction of English Learners Explore how Common Core Standards can guide our teaching, regardless of language level or language of instruction Practice planning for instruction that will result in [...]
A Dynamic Approach to Biliteracy: Translanguaging in the Dual Language Classroom
Webinar & Asynchronous Learning ActivitiesRegister Now Date: Friday, April 23, 2021 Presenter: Olivia Mulcahy ECPD Credit Hours: 5 Event ID: 215503048 A Dynamic Approach to Biliteracy: Translanguaging in the Dual Language Classroom Dynamic bilingualism and translanguaging refer to the fluid language practices that are common and natural in bilingual communities. Dual language programs can embrace dynamic bilingualism and include translanguaging practices as part of their strategic use of languages to support multilingual learners’ academics, affirm their bilingual identities, and deepen their biliteracy. Participants are invited to: Explore the concepts: What is dynamic bilingualism? What is translanguaging? What do “translanguaging spaces” look like in [...]
