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SUMMARY:Using Non-Print Texts with Multilingual Learners: Explore the Who\, What\, Where\, When\, & Why
DESCRIPTION:Register Now\n  \nDate: Tuesday\, March 1\, 2021\nPresenter: Maggie Essig\nECPD Credit Hours: 1.5\n\nEvent ID: 225507017\n\n\n\nUsing Non-Print Texts with Multilingual Learners: Explore the Who\, What\, Where\, When\, & Why \n\nWho can use non-print texts with multilingual learners? (Answer: Everyone!)\nWhat are non-print texts?\nWhere can you find non-print texts to enhance instruction for multilingual learners?\nWhen do non-print texts communicate\, entertain\, inform\, and persuade in the same way as their print-based counterparts?\nWhy should you use various forms of non-print texts to facilitate language development\, content learning\, creativity\, and critical thinking?\n\nTARGET AUDIENCE: K-12 Educators
URL:https://irc.thecenterweb.org/workshop/using-non-print-texts-with-multilingual-learners-explore-the-who-what-where-when-why-2
LOCATION:Webinar
CATEGORIES:Maggie Essig,Webinar
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20220302T153000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20220302T173000
DTSTAMP:20260408T041023
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SUMMARY: Renovate Your Read Aloud: Re-Imagining the Think-Aloud Process
DESCRIPTION:Register Now\n  \n\nDate: Wednesday\, March 2\, 2022\nPresenter: Michele Yanong & Rachell Anderson\nECPD Credit Hours: Two (live session only – Part A) and Three (optional reflection/application – Part B)\n\nEvent ID: 225503048\n\n\n\n\n Renovate Your Read Aloud: Re-Imagining the Think-Aloud Process \n\nExplore ways to increase student interaction with text by strategically using the think-aloud process during classroom read alouds to elicit reactions\, responses\, and reflections.\nDiscover how to incorporate culturally and linguistically responsive practices during the interactive read aloud experience \nView samples and resources\n\nTARGET AUDIENCE: K-5 teachers \n\n\n\n\nEvent Description:  \n**Participants must attend the two-hour live session (Part A) in order to be eligible to complete the optional reflection/application (Part B) to earn an additional three hours of professional development credits.  \nThis professional learning experience will include both synchronous and asynchronous learning opportunities. Participants can earn up to a total of five hours of professional development credits for their participation in Parts A and B. \nPart A: a live 90-minute webinar accompanied by a 30-minute question and answer portion. Participants will receive two hours of professional development credits for their participation in Part A. \nPart B (optional): a follow-up to Part A\, after attending the live webinar\, participants will reflect and apply their learning to their own practice. Participants may earn three hours of additional professional learning credits by completing the reflection/application document and submitting the completion form within two weeks of participating in the live webinar.
URL:https://irc.thecenterweb.org/workshop/renovate-your-read-aloud-re-imagining-the-think-aloud-process
LOCATION:Webinar & Asynchronous Learning Activities
CATEGORIES:Asynchronous Learning Activities,Michele Yanong,Rachell Anderson
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20220303T153000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20220303T173000
DTSTAMP:20260408T041023
CREATED:20210726T164145Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210726T164145Z
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SUMMARY:Translanguaging in Schools: Taking A Dynamic Approach to Biliteracy in the Dual Language Classroom 
DESCRIPTION:Register Now\n  \n\nDate: Thursday\, March 3\, 2022   \nPresenter: Olivia Mulcahy\nECPD Credit Hours: Two (live session only – Part A) and Three (optional reflection/application – Part B)\n\nEvent ID: 225503032\n\n\n\n\nTranslanguaging in Schools: Taking A Dynamic Approach to Biliteracy in the Dual Language Classroom  \nDynamic 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. \n\nExplore the concepts: What is dynamic bilingualism? What is translanguaging? What do “translanguaging spaces” look like in dual language education?\nExamine implications: How can this influence my classroom environment? My instructional practices? My curricular planning?\nBrainstorm applications: How can this help me support students’ language development\, social-emotional well being\, and content learning within my Dual Language program?\n\nTARGET AUDIENCE: K-12 current or future dual language educators \n\n  \nEvent Description:  \n**Participants must attend the two-hour live session (Part A) in order to be eligible to complete the optional reflection/application (Part B) to earn an additional three hours of professional development credits.  \nThis professional learning experience will include both synchronous and asynchronous learning opportunities. Participants can earn up to a total of five hours of professional development credits for their participation in Parts A and B. \nPart A: a live 90-minute webinar accompanied by a 30-minute question and answer portion. Participants will receive two hours of professional development credits for their participation in Part A. \nPart B (optional): a follow-up to Part A\, after attending the live webinar\, participants will reflect and apply their learning to their own practice. Participants may earn three hours of additional professional learning credits by completing the reflection/application document and submitting the completion form within two weeks of participating in the live webinar.
URL:https://irc.thecenterweb.org/workshop/translanguaging-in-schools-taking-a-dynamic-approach-to-biliteracy-in-the-dual-language-classroom
LOCATION:Webinar & Asynchronous Learning Activities
CATEGORIES:Asynchronous Learning Activities,Olivia Mulcahy
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20220312T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20220312T110000
DTSTAMP:20260408T041023
CREATED:20210729T202927Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220106T153703Z
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SUMMARY:Multi-tiered Systems of Support (MTSS) for Multilingual Learners (MLs) Starting with Tier 1
DESCRIPTION:Register Now\n  \n\nDate: Saturday\, March 12\, 2022\nPresenter: Cristina Sanchez-Lopez\nECPD Credit Hours: Two (live session only – Part A) and Three (optional reflection/application – Part B)\n\nEvent ID: 225503043\n\n\n\n\nMulti-tiered Systems of Support (MTSS) for Multilingual Learners (MLs) Starting with Tier 1 \n\nReflect on ways to use the seven factors framework to make existing systems more culturally and linguistically responsive\nContrast possible explanations for observable behaviors from both a language learner perspective and special educational perspective\nConsider how to ensure Tier 1 instruction that supports multilingual and multicultural learners across the curriculum\nConsider how to develop system-wide\, school\, grade and classroom level-instruction and interventions that support multilingual and multicultural learners\nReview promising practices for culturally and linguistically responsive assessments\n\nTarget Audience: Teachers\, Coaches\, Administrators\, Grades K-12 \n\n  \nEvent Description:  \n**Participants must attend the two-hour live session (Part A) in order to be eligible to complete the optional reflection/application (Part B) to earn an additional three hours of professional development credits.  \nThis professional learning experience will include both synchronous and asynchronous learning opportunities. Participants can earn up to a total of five hours of professional development credits for their participation in Parts A and B. \nPart A: a live 90-minute webinar accompanied by a 30-minute question and answer portion. Participants will receive two hours of professional development credits for their participation in Part A. \nPart B (optional): a follow-up to Part A\, after attending the live webinar\, participants will reflect and apply their learning to their own practice. Participants may earn three hours of additional professional learning credits by completing the reflection/application document and submitting the completion form within two weeks of participating in the live webinar. \n\n 
URL:https://irc.thecenterweb.org/workshop/multi-tiered-systems-of-support-mtss-for-multilingual-learners-mls-starting-with-tier-1
LOCATION:Webinar & Asynchronous Learning Activities
CATEGORIES:Asynchronous Learning Activities,Cristina Sanchez-Lopez
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20220315T153000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20220315T173000
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SUMMARY:Lowering Affective Filters to Support Multilingual Learners
DESCRIPTION:Register Now\n  \n\nDate: Tuesday\, March 15\, 20212 \nPresenter: Carly Spina\nECPD Credit Hours: Two (live session only – Part A) and Three (optional reflection/application – Part B)\n\nEvent ID: 225503060\n\n\n\n\nLowering Affective Filters to Support Multilingual Learners \nIn this session\, educators will: \n\nExplore the idea of the affective filter and how it impacts students\nExplore tools and strategies that can work to lower their affective filter\nReceive guided practice in how to utilize & implement new tools and strategies\n\nTARGET AUDIENCE: Educators and instructional coaches who support multilingual learners  \n\n  \nEvent Description:  \n**Participants must attend the two-hour live session (Part A) in order to be eligible to complete the optional reflection/application (Part B) to earn an additional three hours of professional development credits.  \nThis professional learning experience will include both synchronous and asynchronous learning opportunities. Participants can earn up to a total of five hours of professional development credits for their participation in Parts A and B. \nPart A: a live 90-minute webinar accompanied by a 30-minute question and answer portion. Participants will receive two hours of professional development credits for their participation in Part A. \nPart B (optional): a follow-up to Part A\, after attending the live webinar\, participants will reflect and apply their learning to their own practice. Participants may earn three hours of additional professional learning credits by completing the reflection/application document and submitting the completion form within two weeks of participating in the live webinar.
URL:https://irc.thecenterweb.org/workshop/lowering-affective-filters-to-support-multilingual-learners-2
LOCATION:Webinar & Asynchronous Learning Activities
CATEGORIES:Asynchronous Learning Activities,Carly Spina
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DTEND;TZID=UTC:20220316T173000
DTSTAMP:20260408T041023
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SUMMARY:Little Learners\, Big Needs:  Best Practices for Supporting English Learners with IEPs in PreK
DESCRIPTION:Register Now\n  \n\nDate: Wednesday\, March 16\, 2022\nPresenter: Adelicia Brienzo\nECPD Credit Hours: 1.5 hours\n\nEvent ID: STARNET\n\n\n\n\nRegister on-line: https://conta.cc/3c83HiG \n\n\n\nIn this session\, participants will explore tools for setting up an early childhood environment for ELs with IEPs.  Experiences and strategies for supporting ELs with IEPs in PreK will be discussed.  Common misconceptions around ELs with IEPs will be reviewed. \nLearning Level: 2 \nContinuing Education – This training will provide 1.5 professional development hours (clock hours) for the following: \n\n        Educator License Renewal – ISBE\n        CE credit for SLP\, SW\, LCPC\, PT and OT professionals\n        Gateways to Opportunity credit in content area (D) Curriculum or Program Design
URL:https://irc.thecenterweb.org/workshop/little-learners-big-needs-best-practices-for-supporting-english-learners-with-ieps-in-prek
LOCATION:Webinar
CATEGORIES:Adelicia Brienzo,Webinar
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20220322T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20220322T180000
DTSTAMP:20260408T041023
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SUMMARY:The Road to Authentic Family Engagement:  Understanding and Working Through Barriers
DESCRIPTION:Register Now\n  \n\nDate: Tuesday\, March 22\, 2021   \nPresenter: Adelicia Brienzo\nECPD Credit Hours: Two (live session only – Part A) and Three (optional reflection/application – Part B)\n\nEvent ID: 225503051\n\n\n\n\nThe Road to Authentic Family Engagement:  Understanding and Working Through Barriers \nIn this session\, participants will: \n\nExplore strategies for working around common barriers to family engagement\nShare experiences around building authentic relationships with EL families.\nReview stages of immigrant parent involvement in schools\, and how they impact our efforts for engagement.\n\nTARGET AUDIENCE: Educators\, administrators\, social workers and parent liaisons who support multilingual learners and their families \n\n  \nEvent Description:  \n**Participants must attend the two-hour live session (Part A) in order to be eligible to complete the optional reflection/application (Part B) to earn an additional three hours of professional development credits.  \nThis professional learning experience will include both synchronous and asynchronous learning opportunities. Participants can earn up to a total of five hours of professional development credits for their participation in Parts A and B. \nPart A: a live 90-minute webinar accompanied by a 30-minute question and answer portion. Participants will receive two hours of professional development credits for their participation in Part A. \nPart B (optional): a follow-up to Part A\, after attending the live webinar\, participants will reflect and apply their learning to their own practice. Participants may earn three hours of additional professional learning credits by completing the reflection/application document and submitting the completion form within two weeks of participating in the live webinar.
URL:https://irc.thecenterweb.org/workshop/the-road-to-authentic-family-engagement-understanding-and-working-through-barriers-2
LOCATION:Webinar & Asynchronous Learning Activities
CATEGORIES:Adelicia Brienzo,Asynchronous Learning Activities
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20220323T153000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20220323T173000
DTSTAMP:20260408T041023
CREATED:20211104T183216Z
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SUMMARY:Aprendizaje en español para Grados 3-5 
DESCRIPTION:Register Now\n  \n\nDate: Wednesday\, March 23\, 2022\nPresenter: Cristina Sanchez-Lopez\nECPD Credit Hours: Two (live session only – Part A) and Three (optional reflection/application – Part B)\n\nEvent ID: 225503038\n\n\n\n\nAprendizaje en español para Grados 3-5  \n\nEstrategias para el desarrollo del vocabulario académico\nIntegrar la lecto-escritura con la enseñanza del contenido académico\nRevisar materiales y proyectos digitales en línea\n\nTARGET AUDIENCE: Grade 3-5 teachers who support Spanish-speaking bilingual learners. \n  \n\nEvent Description:  \n**Participants must attend the two-hour live session (Part A) in order to be eligible to complete the optional reflection/application (Part B) to earn an additional three hours of professional development credits.  \nThis professional learning experience will include both synchronous and asynchronous learning opportunities. Participants can earn up to a total of five hours of professional development credits for their participation in Parts A and B. \nPart A: a live 90-minute webinar accompanied by a 30-minute question and answer portion. Participants will receive two hours of professional development credits for their participation in Part A. \nPart B (optional): a follow-up to Part A\, after attending the live webinar\, participants will reflect and apply their learning to their own practice. Participants may earn three hours of additional professional learning credits by completing the reflection/application document and submitting the completion form within two weeks of participating in the live webinar.
URL:https://irc.thecenterweb.org/workshop/aprendizaje-en-espanol-para-grados-3-5-2
LOCATION:Webinar & Asynchronous Learning Activities
CATEGORIES:Asynchronous Learning Activities,Cristina Sanchez-Lopez
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20220331T153000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20220331T173000
DTSTAMP:20260408T041023
CREATED:20211104T191329Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220107T221521Z
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SUMMARY:Meaningful Reading Instruction for Multilingual\, Multicultural Students\, grades 9-12
DESCRIPTION:Register Now\n  \n\nDate: Thursday\, March 31\,2022\nPresenter: Cristina Sanchez-Lopez\nECPD Credit Hours: Two (live session only – Part A) and Three (optional reflection/application – Part B)\n\nEvent ID: 225503044\n\n\n\n\nMeaningful Reading Instruction for Multilingual\, Multicultural Students\, grades 9-12 \n\nWe 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.   \n\nExplore how to support students’ first language literacy even when you don’t speak it and materials aren’t available;\nConsidering many High School English Learners are either long-term ELs or relative newcomers\, examine best practices for supporting L2 literacy development for those grades; \nInvestigate ways to support English Learners when the grade-level content is more complex and abstract; \nIncorporate all language domains into literacy instruction;\nMake plans to take new learning back to school/district;\n\nTarget Audience: Teachers\, coaches\, administrators\, grades 9-12 \n  \nEvent Description:  \n**Participants must attend the two-hour live session (Part A) in order to be eligible to complete the optional reflection/application (Part B) to earn an additional three hours of professional development credits.  \nThis professional learning experience will include both synchronous and asynchronous learning opportunities. Participants can earn up to a total of five hours of professional development credits for their participation in Parts A and B. \nPart A: a live 90-minute webinar accompanied by a 30-minute question and answer portion. Participants will receive two hours of professional development credits for their participation in Part A. \nPart B (optional): a follow-up to Part A\, after attending the live webinar\, participants will reflect and apply their learning to their own practice. Participants may earn three hours of additional professional learning credits by completing the reflection/application document and submitting the completion form within two weeks of participating in the live webinar.
URL:https://irc.thecenterweb.org/workshop/meaningful-reading-instruction-for-multilingual-multicultural-students-grades-9-12
LOCATION:Webinar & Asynchronous Learning Activities
CATEGORIES:Asynchronous Learning Activities,Cristina Sanchez-Lopez
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