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Joyful and Effective Writing Instruction for Language Learners
Joyful and Effective Writing Instruction for Language Learners
Register Now  Review research related to writing principles for language learning Consider planning steps for a scaffolded writing cycle Fill your toolbox with activities for supporting new authors, such as LEA (Language Experience Approach), Interactive Writing, Non-Print Text Prompts, Differentiated Writing Frames, and more! Examine writing samples at a variety of language development levels so you are ready to assess the language level of writing samples from your students Leave ready to inspire joyful writers! OPTIONAL: Bring 1-2 student writing samples to assess through a language lens. TARGET AUDIENCE: K-5 Educators NOTE: Participants are required to bring a laptop [...]
Exploring the Spanish Language Arts Standards
Exploring the Spanish Language Arts Standards
Register Now  Deepen your understanding of the standards for Spanish Language Arts instruction Explore both the Common Core en español Standards and the WIDA Spanish Language Arts Standards Consider implications and considerations for designing instruction using SLA standards Sign In: 3:00 pm - 3:30 pm Webinar: 3:30 pm - 4:30 pm Presenter:  Rachell Anderson Target Audience: Teachers of Spanish Language Arts Event ID: 205507059 Note: This is an online workshop
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First Fridays “Student Competence & Confidence” Series: Designing Your Assessment to Foster Language Learners’ Success!
First Fridays “Student Competence & Confidence” Series: Designing Your Assessment to Foster Language Learners’ Success!
Register Now  Join us for an exciting 3-part series on utilizing an assets-based approach to your content, assessment, and instruction of English Learners Walk away with numerous strategies and considerations designed to place culturally and linguistically diverse students at the heart of the decisions we as educators make that impact their learning environment and school experience Unique to this session: exploring assessment from the standpoint of equity-- assessment practices that are culturally relevant, linguistically appropriate, and rigorous TARGET AUDIENCE: K-12 Teachers & Administrators NOTE: Participants are required to bring a laptop to this session to participate in activities and [...]
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Refresh Instruction for English Learners with Innovative Technology Strategies
Refresh Instruction for English Learners with Innovative Technology Strategies
Register Now  Led by an ISTE Certified Educator by the International Society for Technology in Education, we will: Explore innovative technology tools that support active language development and content learning See examples of technology-infused activities that provide ELs opportunities for communication, collaboration, and critical thinking This will be a fast-paced session with time devoted to designing your own technology-infused lesson or activity TARGET AUDIENCE: K-12 Educators of English Learners NOTE: Participants are required to bring a laptop to this session to participate in activities and access resources.  Date: Wednesday, April 8, 2020 Sign-In: 8:30 a.m. - 9:00 a.m. [...]
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Instruction for SLIFE: How to Start Closing the Gap for Students with Limited or Interrupted Formal Education
Instruction for SLIFE: How to Start Closing the Gap for Students with Limited or Interrupted Formal Education
Register Now  Explore how to address socio-emotional needs of SLIFE students who often arrive having experienced trauma Examine ways to assess and address SLIFE students' learning needs so that they can begin making academic progress Make plans to differentiate instruction and implement supports that will result in the long-term flourishing of SLIFE students TARGET AUDIENCE: K-12 Educators of English Learners NOTE: Participants are required to bring a laptop to this session to participate in activities and access resources.  Date:Friday April 17, 2020 Sign-In: 8:30 a.m. - 9:00 a.m. Workshop Begins: 9:00 a.m. *For full day (5 hour) sessions [...]
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From Mindset to Practice: Translanguaging Strategies for the Dual Language Classroom
From Mindset to Practice: Translanguaging Strategies for the Dual Language Classroom
Register Now Deepen understanding about translanguaging and the role it plays in Dual Language settings Engage in strategies that encourage the use of translanguaging to support bilingual development Learn how to strategically plan opportunities for translanguaging in a culturally and linguistically diverse environment TARGET AUDIENCE: K-12 Educators (Teachers, Administrators, Instructional Coaches) serving Multilingual Learners NOTE: Participants are required to bring a laptop to this session to participate in activities and access resources. Â Date: Wednesday, April 22, 2020 Sign-In: 8:30 a.m. - 9:00 a.m. Workshop Begins: 9:00 a.m. *For full day (5 hour) sessions we will use a mix of [...]
Helping Multilingual Learners Show What They Know Across the Curriculum: Grades 4-8 205503069
Helping Multilingual Learners Show What They Know Across the Curriculum: Grades 4-8 205503069
Register Now  Participants in this session will:  Examine the stages of second language acquisition  Practice strategies to promote oral academic language and vocabulary development  View research and resources for supporting students’ home languages in the classroom  Experience lessons that incorporate oral language, reading and writing across the content areas. New format for virtual learning: April 22, 2020 - 2.0 hour live interactive webinar April 22- May 6, 2020 - 3.0 hour asynchronous assignments and reflection TARGET AUDIENCE: teachers, interventionists, educators and practitioners who support multilingual learners in grades 4-8.
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Reading and Writing as Thinking: Initial literacy instruction for language learners – Region 4
Reading and Writing as Thinking: Initial literacy instruction for language learners – Region 4
Register Now  Review research on initial literacy to young multilingual learners Experience strategies to help promote academic oral language proficiency as a precursor to literacy Examine ways to integrate content area and literacy instruction View resources that can help educators incorporate students' home languages into literacy instruction Discuss ways to integrate writing with oral language and reading instruction. TARGET AUDIENCE: Teachers, Interventionists, Bilingual/ESL Teachers, Special Educators and Practitioners who support Multilingual Learners Pre-K-Grade 3 NOTE: Participants are required to bring a laptop to this session to participate in activities and access resources.  Date:Thursday, April 23, 2020 Sign-In: 8:30 [...]
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Bilingual Kids Bloom! Cultivating Learning In-between Languages and Cultures
Bilingual Kids Bloom! Cultivating Learning In-between Languages and Cultures
Register Now  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 and multicultural ecology in our schools so everyone's learning is enriched! The knowledge and skills that are unique to multilingual learners are not reflected in monolingual standards--let's consider how to create fertile ground in the curriculum to nurture their bilingual talents and enhance learning within any content area! Students' languages and cultures are deeply connected to their social-emotional learning--let's [...]
Administrator Academy 1814: Three Levels of Support for English Language Learning: Classroom, School, District
Administrator Academy 1814: Three Levels of Support for English Language Learning: Classroom, School, District
Register Now 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 Presenter: Sue Wagner Target Audience: Educators working with English Learners Note: This is an online workshop in conjunction with the Illinois Principals Association
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Positive Blended Learning Experiences for Language Learners and Everyone Else!
Positive Blended Learning Experiences for Language Learners and Everyone Else!
Register Now Explore blended learning models and platforms for structuring blended learning experiences when students are in the classroom setting Learn about using hyperdocs, collaborative web-based applications, and tech tools for creativity Consider ways to transform your instruction to engage, excite, and ignite the passions of your students! TARGET AUDIENCE: K-12 Educators NOTE: Participants are required to bring a laptop to this session to participate in activities and access resources. Date: Wednesday, April 29, 2020 Sign-In: 8:30 a.m. - 9:00 a.m. Workshop Begins: 9:00 a.m. *For full day (5 hour) sessions we will use a mix of webinar (about […]
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Designing Your Remote-Learning Instruction to Foster Language Learners’ Success!
Register Now Join Tracy Taylor for a pre-recorded webinar on remote learning instructional considerations for English Learners. Participants will walk away with numerous methods and approaches designed to enrich remote learning activities for culturally & linguistically diverse students, including use of community-based learning, active processing techniques, and more. Participants will deepen their understanding of instruction from the standpoint of equity-- exploring instructional practices that are culturally relevant, linguistically appropriate, and rigorous. TARGET AUDIENCE: K-12 Teachers & Administrators Date: Friday, May 1, 2020 Sign-In: Anytime Workshop Begins: This professional learning opportunity will be a total of 5 hours of credit. The […]
