Strengthening Writing in a Bilingual and Dual Language Classroom
WebinarRegister Now Date: Saturday, November 12, 2022 Presenter: Vanessa Figueroa ECPD Credit Hours: 2 hours Event ID: 235503089 Strengthening Writing in a Bilingual and Dual Language Classroom Teachers will receive evidence-based strategies and share ideas on how to strengthen writing for their bilingual and dual language learners (Spanish-English). We will examine writing rubrics, student work and teaching techniques that can be utilized in practice. This workshop content will be beneficial for ESL/Bilingual Teachers, Dual Language Teachers or General Education Teachers who would like to learn more about how to support their bilingual and/or dual language learners. TARGET AUDIENCE: Teachers [...]
Weekend Language Detectives: Keeping Authors Agency Alive K-8
WebinarRegister Now Date: Sunday, November 13, 2022 Presenter: Michele Yanong ECPD Credit Hours: 2 hours Event ID: 235503035 Weekend Language Detectives: Keeping Authors Agency Alive K-8 Are you worried about your reluctant or rebellious writers? Come talk about why we should be more concerned about the writers that stay inside our prescriptive writing parameters. In this workshop, we will explore how to conceptualize writing time to be a world of choice, independence, and inquiry that lets writers draw upon their language, interests, culture, and experiences. Providing intentional moments of student agency (about content, style, structure, format, etc.), will allow [...]
The Transformational Power of Social Media with Multilingual Learners & Educators Who Serve Them
WebinarRegister Now Date: Wednesday, November 16, 2022 Presenter: Carly Spina ECPD Credit Hours: 2 hours Event ID: 235503014 The Transformational Power of Social Media with Multilingual Learners & Educators Who Serve Them In this session, educators and leaders will: Define and explore the terms engagement and relevance and how they relate to what students currently consume online. Explore current social media platforms and trends and identify ways to use the platforms alongside students to connect meaningfully with a global community. Explore tools & resources to grow professionally as an educator and leader by developing a professional learning network. TARGET [...]
Balancing Language and Content Objectives in the Upper Grades
WebinarRegister Now Date: Saturday, November 19, 2022 Presenter: Vanessa Figueroa ECPD Credit Hours: 2 hours Event ID: 235503090 Balancing Language and Content Objectives in the Upper Grades Teachers will receive evidence-based strategies and share ideas on how to balance language and content objectives when planning for their multilingual learners. We will examine how to build literacy across content areas and set priorities that align to the needs of individual students. We will examine assessments in core content areas and make modifications aligned to students’ stages of language development as evidenced in their writing and oral language development. We will [...]
Planning for Bilingualism: Connecting Instruction across ELA and SLA
WebinarRegister Now Date: Tuesday, November 22, 2022 Presenter: Rachell Anderson Plote ECPD Credit Hours: 2 hours Event ID: 235503051 Planning for Bilingualism: Connecting Instruction across ELA and SLA In this webinar we will explore how to strategically plan for bilingualism by connecting instruction across English Language Arts and Spanish Language Arts. We will examine ELA and SLA content standards as a means to plan opportunities to address similarities and differences between languages. We will consider easy moves for teachers to make cross-linguistic connections in Spanish and English literacy. TARGET AUDIENCE: K-5 Bilingual/ Dual Language Teachers
Introducing the WIDA ELD Standards Framework
WebinarRegister Now Date: Monday, November 28, 2022 Presenter: Shadia Salem ECPD Credit Hours: 2 hours Event ID: 235503093 Introducing the WIDA ELD Standards Framework Designed for educators and leaders who are responsible for the integration of English language development within content learning, this workshop will overview the four components of the WIDA English Language Development Standards Framework. Participants will receive resources to support the implementation of the WIDA ELD Standards Framework. Essential Questions: How do the framework components work together to make a comprehensive picture of language development? In what ways can the Four Key Language Uses represent prominent [...]
Spanish Literacy Strand: Five Methods for Initial Spanish Literacy Instruction
WebinarRegister Now Date: Tuesday, November 29, 2022 Presenter: Rachell Anderson Plote ECPD Credit Hours: 2 hours Event ID: 235503021 Spanish Literacy Strand: Five Methods for Initial Spanish Literacy Instruction 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 [...]
Unlock the Potential of Wordless Books for Multilingual Learners
WebinarRegister Now Date: Thursday, December 1, 2022 Presenter: Maggie Essig ECPD Credit Hours: 2 hours Event ID: 235503052 Unlock the Potential of Wordless Books for Multilingual Learners Explore how wordless books can be used with multilingual learners at any age to develop language skills and teach content. View examples of wordless books appropriate for various grade levels and English language proficiency levels. Walk away with strategies using wordless books you can immediately use! TARGET AUDIENCE: K-12 Educators
Multipurpose Can Do Student Portraits
WebinarRegister Now Date: Saturday, December 3, 2022 Presenter: Shadia Salem ECPD Credit Hours: 2 hours Event ID: 235503094 Multipurpose Can Do Student Portraits A Can Do Student Portrait focuses on a student’s strengths with information about the learner’s educational background, languages, family, and interests. Learn about how Student Portraits can be multipurpose and impactful for educators and students in the beginning, middle, and end of the school year. Participants will receive resources to help implement Can Do Student Portraits throughout the year. Essential Questions: How can we leverage student assets and challenge biases with Student Portraits? In what ways [...]
Unit Planning for Multilingual Learners: Incorporating Oracy and Literacy into Content Area Instruction
WebinarRegister Now Date: Saturday, December 10, 2022 Presenter: Cristina Sanchez-Lopez ECPD Credit Hours: 2 hours Event ID: 235503079 Unit Planning for Multilingual Learners: Incorporating Oracy and Literacy into Content Area Instruction In this session, educators will: Review an interactive Learning Cycle Unit Planning Template Examine elementary and middle school sample content area unit plans Receive guided practice in creating instructional learning cycle units that incorporate oracy and literacy across the content areas. TARGET AUDIENCE: Educators who support multilingual learners’ content area instruction and intervention.
