Meaningful Reading Instruction for Multilingual, Multicultural Students, grades 9-12
Webinar & Asynchronous Learning ActivitiesRegister Now Date: Thursday, March 31,2022 Presenter: Cristina Sanchez-Lopez ECPD Credit Hours: Two (live session only - Part A) and Three (optional reflection/application - Part B) Event ID: 225503044 Meaningful Reading Instruction for Multilingual, Multicultural Students, 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 [...]
Helping Multilingual Learners Show What They Know Mathematically: Grades 4-8
Webinar & Asynchronous Learning ActivitiesRegister Now Date: Thursday, April 7, 2022 Presenter: Cristina Sanchez-Lopez ECPD Credit Hours: Two (live session only - Part A) and Three (optional reflection/application - Part B) Event ID: 225503039 Helping Multilingual Learners Show What They Know Mathematically: Grades 4-8 Participants in this session will: Learn ways to engage students’ oral language and literacy during mathematics instruction Practice strategies that support students’ mathematical reasoning and problem-solving Explore a variety of concrete materials and multiple representations to engage learners and to help make the mathematics content accessible to a wide range of language learners TARGET AUDIENCE: teachers, interventionists, educators and [...]
Collaborating to support Bilingual learners with Special Educational needs
Webinar & Asynchronous Learning ActivitiesRegister Now Date: Wednesday, April 20, 2022 Presenter: Cristina Sanchez-Lopez and Theresa Young ECPD Credit Hours: Two (live session only - Part A) and Three (optional reflection/application - Part B) Event ID: 225503057 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 resources to support students’ multilingualism TARGET AUDIENCE: Educators and practitioners who support bilingual learners with special educational [...]
Translanguaging in Schools: Strategies for Connecting Languages in Bilingual/Dual Language Classrooms
Webinar & Asynchronous Learning ActivitiesRegister Now Date: Tuesday, April 26, 2022 Presenter: Rachell Anderson ECPD Credit Hours: Two (live session only - Part A) and Three (optional reflection/application - Part B) Event ID: 225503036 Translanguaging in Schools: Strategies for Connecting Languages in Bilingual/Dual Language Classrooms This session will explore how teachers can use translanguaging to help students connect their learning in two languages. We will examine a few concrete examples to connect Spanish and English, but these ideas can be applied to any two languages. Review the role translanguaging plays in bilingual classrooms and how to create a translanguaging space Engage in strategies [...]
Incorporating Heritage Language(s) When You are Monolingual: Yes, You Can!
Webinar & Asynchronous Learning ActivitiesRegister Now Date: Wednesday, April 27, 2022 Presenter: Carly Spina ECPD Credit Hours: Two (live session only - Part A) and Three (optional reflection/application - Part B) Event ID: 225503061 Incorporating Heritage Language(s) When You are Monolingual: Yes, You Can! In this session, educators will: Explore ways to collect information about heritage languages Explore tools and strategies that can support our work Identify specific “entry points” and links to making heritage language connections TARGET AUDIENCE: Educators and instructional coaches who support multilingual learners Event Description: **Participants must attend the two-hour live session (Part A) in order to be [...]
Meaningful Vocabulary Instruction for Multilingual Learners, grades 3-12
Webinar & Asynchronous Learning ActivitiesRegister Now Date: Thursday, April 28, 2022 Presenter: Carly Spina ECPD Credit Hours: Two (live session only - Part A) and Three (optional reflection/application - Part B) Event ID: 225503045 Meaningful Vocabulary Instruction for Multilingual Learners, grades 3-12 Explore how we can make academic vocabulary instruction more meaningful and relevant for ELs Examine instructional strategies that result in generative vocabulary learning, allowing ELs to leverage what they know in their home language, especially for Spanish. Sample an approach that works particularly well for English Language Arts Consider opportunities to take this learning back to your classroom/school/district. TARGET AUDIENCE: 3-12 [...]
LITTLE LEARNERS, BIG NEEDS: BEST PRACTICES FOR SUPPORTING ENGLISH LEARNERS WITH IEPS IN PREK
WebinarRegister Now Date: Tuesday, May 4 , 2022 Presenter: Adelicia Brienzo ECPD Credit Hours: 2 Event ID: StarNet This virtual workshop will provide strategies and research to PreK staff including teachers, related service providers, paraprofessionals, and anyone else who serve English Learners receiving special education supports. Come learn from an expert in the field and discuss with colleagues across the region research, misconceptions, and strategies to support our little learners! Learner objectives 1. Explore tools for setting up an early childhood environment for ELs with IEPs. 2. Share experiences and strategies for supporting ELs with IEPs in PreK. [...]
Translanguaging in Schools: Taking a Dynamic Approach to Help Bilingual Kids Bloom in Any Classroom
Webinar & Asynchronous Learning ActivitiesRegister Now Date: Thursday, May 5, 2022 Presenter: Olivia Mulcahy ECPD Credit Hours: Two (live session only - Part A) and Three (optional reflection/application - Part B) Event ID: 225503033 Translanguaging in Schools: Taking a Dynamic Approach to Help Bilingual Kids Bloom in Any Classroom Together we will explore, brainstorm and plan for supports to help bilingual learners flourish: The languages and cultures of all of our students are not always visible and audible in the learning environment--let’s explore ways to create a more lush multilingual & multicultural ecology in our schools so everyone’s learning is enriched! The knowledge [...]
Using bilingual books to support el desarrollo bilingüe
Webinar & Asynchronous Learning ActivitiesRegister Now Date: Wednesday, May 11, 2022 Presenter: Rachell Anderson ECPD Credit Hours: Two (live session only - Part A) and Three (optional reflection/application - Part B) Event ID: 225503037 Using bilingual books to support el desarrollo bilingüe Bilingual books are often overlooked in bilingual education because of the use of multiple languages on the same page. Join me for this webinar where we take a first hand look at various types of bilingual text and how these texts can be used in instruction. Explore various types of bilingual books Examine how bilingual books can support translanguaging in bilingual [...]
PRE-K Oracy Toolbox: Activities to Support Key Uses of Academic Language in the Preschool Setting
Webinar & Asynchronous Learning ActivitiesRegister Now Date: Thursday, May 12, 2022 Presenter: Michele Yanong ECPD Credit Hours: Two (live session only - Part A) and Three (optional reflection/application - Part B) Event ID: 225503054 PRE-K Oracy Toolbox: Activities to Support Key Uses of Academic Language in the Preschool Setting Explore Key Uses of Academic language in the early years Walk away with age appropriate strategies and activity ideas to boost oracy Practice recognizing key uses in action and assessing language growth Event Description: **Participants must attend the two-hour live session (Part A) in order to be eligible to complete the optional reflection/application [...]
