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Capitalizing on Connections in Spanish and English during la fonética
Capitalizing on Connections in Spanish and English during la fonética
Register Now  Date: Tuesday, September 3, 2024 Presenter: Rachell Plote ECPD Credit Hours: 2 hours Event ID: 255503064 Capitalizing on Connections in Spanish and English during la fonética Join me for an exploration of how to integrate metalinguistic development into phonics instruction for Dual Language and Bilingual educators. We will examine some simple ways to provide bilingual learners with opportunities to make connections between Spanish and English during Spanish literacy instruction. We will consider opportunities to capitalize on connecting languages to enhance student learning and maximize instructional time across languages. We will explore ways to integrate the way we [...]
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Supporting Long-Term English Learners in the Classroom
Supporting Long-Term English Learners in the Classroom
Register Now  Date: Wednesday, September 4, 2024 Presenter: Maggie Essig ECPD Credit Hours: 2 hours Event ID: 255503017 Supporting Long-Term English Learners in the Classroom Understand the linguistic, academic, and social-emotional needs of long-term English learners in our classrooms Learn methods for supporting and engaging long-term English learners Walk away with strategies you can immediately use TARGET AUDIENCE: 6-12 Educators of Long-Term English Learners
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Becoming Multilingual Champions: Front Office Edition
Becoming Multilingual Champions: Front Office Edition
Register Now  Date: Friday, September 6, 2024 Presenters: Carly Spina, Adelicia Brienzo ECPD Credit Hours: 1.5 hours Event ID: 255503013 Becoming Multilingual Champions: Front Office Edition During this event, school front office & district office staff, registrars, clerks, secretaries, receptionists, and greeters will: identify current barriers in our schools and districts in serving and supporting families using linguistically and culturally responsive practices Review a tool bank of resources and tools to support our work Create our own individual action plans! TARGET AUDIENCE: school front office & district office staff, registrars, clerks, secretaries, receptionists, and greeters
Becoming Multilingual Champions: Front Office Edition
Becoming Multilingual Champions: Front Office Edition
Register Now  Date: Friday, September 6, 2024 Presenters: Carly Spina, Adelicia Brienzo ECPD Credit Hours: 1.5 hours Event ID: 255503014 Becoming Multilingual Champions: Front Office Edition During this event, school front office & district office staff, registrars, clerks, secretaries, receptionists, and greeters will: identify current barriers in our schools and districts in serving and supporting families using linguistically and culturally responsive practices Review a tool bank of resources and tools to support our work Create our own individual action plans! TARGET AUDIENCE: school front office & district office staff, registrars, clerks, secretaries, receptionists, and greeters
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Introducing the WIDA ELD Standards Framework
Introducing the WIDA ELD Standards Framework
Register Now  Date: Saturday, September 7, 2024 Presenter: Shadia Salem ECPD Credit Hours: 2 hours Event ID: 255503066 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 [...]
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Paraprofessionals Session: Intro to Multilingual Learners
Paraprofessionals Session: Intro to Multilingual Learners
Register Now  Date: Tuesday, September 10, 2024 Presenter: Carly Spina ECPD Credit Hours: 1 hour Event ID: 255503018 Paraprofessionals Session: Intro to Multilingual Learners During this event, paraprofessionals will Receive background information about the large umbrella of multilingual learners Receive a brief overview of WIDA proficiency levels Explore a variety of tools and ideas that can support students with instruction in the classroom and “on the fly.” TARGET AUDIENCE: paraprofessionals serving multilingual students K-12
I’ve Got My Endorsement- Now What?! Refresh Session (No 1)
I’ve Got My Endorsement- Now What?! Refresh Session (No 1)
Register Now  Date: Tuesday, September 10, 2024 Presenter: Carly Spina ECPD Credit Hours: 2 hours Event ID: 255503019 I've Got My Endorsement- Now What?! Refresh Session (No 1) During this event, educators serving multilingual learners will: Receive a quick overall snapshot of proficiency levels Explore a variety of tools and ideas that can help to elevate and amplify languaging opportunities across content areas Receive a digital tool bank of resources to take with you  TARGET AUDIENCE: educators serving multilingual students K-12
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I’ve Got My Endorsement- Now What?! Refresh Session (No 1)
I’ve Got My Endorsement- Now What?! Refresh Session (No 1)
Register Now  Date: Monday, September 16, 2024 Presenter: Carly Spina ECPD Credit Hours: 2 hours Event ID: 255503020 I've Got My Endorsement- Now What?! Refresh Session (No 1) During this event, educators serving multilingual learners will: Receive a quick overall snapshot of proficiency levels Explore a variety of tools and ideas that can help to elevate and amplify languaging opportunities across content areas Receive a digital tool bank of resources to take with you TARGET AUDIENCE: educators serving multilingual students K-12
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UDL for MLs: Universal Design for Learning, for Multilingual Learners & Everybody
UDL for MLs: Universal Design for Learning, for Multilingual Learners & Everybody
Register Now  Date: Tuesday, September 17, 2024 Presenter: Olivia Mulcahy ECPD Credit Hours: 2 hours Event ID: 255503047 UDL for MLs: Universal Design for Learning, for Multilingual Learners & Everybody Together we will: Examine the framework and fundamental concepts of Universal Design for Learning (UDL) with a focus on the ways a UDL approach can serve multilingual communities Explore structures, strategies, and tools to make your learning environment maximally accessible and effective for all students, and particularly multilingual learners Brainstorm and plan for application of UDL inspired practices in your own teaching context  TARGET AUDIENCE: K-12 educators
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Multipurpose Can Do Student Portraits
Multipurpose Can Do Student Portraits
Register Now  Date: Saturday, September 21, 2024 Presenter: Shadia Salem ECPD Credit Hours: 2 hours Event ID: 255503070 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 [...]
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ML Teacher Toolbox: Picture Word Induction Model
ML Teacher Toolbox: Picture Word Induction Model
Register Now Date: Monday, September 23, 2024 Presenter: Michele Yanong ECPD Credit Hours: 1 hour Event ID: 255503021 ML Teacher Toolbox:Â Picture Word Induction Model The Picture Word Induction Model (PWIM) is a top method to have in your multilingual teacher arsenal! Learn how to use PWIM to engage all levels of language development Leave with a ready-to-use script to try with your students Grab some ideas for variations and content connections
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UDL for MLs: Universal Design for Learning, for Multilingual Learners & Everybody
UDL for MLs: Universal Design for Learning, for Multilingual Learners & Everybody
Register Now Date: Wednesday, September 25, 2024 Presenter: Olivia Mulcahy ECPD Credit Hours: 2 hours Event ID: 255503048 UDL for MLs: Universal Design for Learning, for Multilingual Learners & Everybody Together we will: Examine the framework and fundamental concepts of Universal Design for Learning (UDL) with a focus on the ways a UDL approach can serve multilingual communities Explore structures, strategies, and tools to make your learning environment maximally accessible and effective for all students, and particularly multilingual learners Brainstorm and plan for application of UDL inspired practices in your own teaching context TARGET AUDIENCE: K-12 educators
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Ready, Set, ACCESS! Preparing for Success
Ready, Set, ACCESS! Preparing for Success
Register Now Date: Saturday, September 28, 2024 Presenter: Shadia Salem ECPD Credit Hours: 2 hours Event ID: 255503067 Ready, Set, ACCESS! Preparing for Success Designed for educators and leaders who are responsible for supporting and administrating the ACCESS assessment to English Learners, this comprehensive workshop aims to equip participants with the essential knowledge and skills necessary to prepare their students for the state summative assessment. Participants will: Learn effective instructional practices to support student success on the ACCESS assessment Explore system-wide practices that enhance the assessment experience Create an action plan to prepare students for the upcoming ACCESS assessment Target […]
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Free Write: Conversations, Connections & Compositions to Nourish Our Teaching Practice
Free Write: Conversations, Connections & Compositions to Nourish Our Teaching Practice
Register Now Date: Sunday, September 29, 2024 Presenter: Olivia Mulcahy ECPD Credit Hours: 2 hours Event ID: 255503022 Free Write: Conversations, Connections & Compositions to Nourish Our Teaching Practice Are you an educator craving creative space where you can connect, generate, and share ideas with a community of colleagues? Are you hungry for ideas and inspiration to enhance teaching and learning in your culturally and linguistically diverse classroom? Are you interested in exploring how the experience of writing can help you deepen your practice? Whether you already enjoy writing or have a rocky relationship with writing, you are invited to […]
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Paraprofessionals Session: In-The-Moment Supports for Multilingual Learners
Paraprofessionals Session: In-The-Moment Supports for Multilingual Learners
Register Now Date: Tuesday, October 1, 2024 Presenter: Carly Spina ECPD Credit Hours: 1 hour Event ID: 255503023 Paraprofessionals Session: In-The-Moment Supports for Multilingual Learners During this event, paraprofessionals will Explore a variety of tools and ideas that can support students with instruction in the classroom and “on the fly.” Receive a digital tool bank of resources to take with you  TARGET AUDIENCE: paraprofessionals serving multilingual students K-12
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UDL for MLs: A Multilingual Focus on Engagement
UDL for MLs: A Multilingual Focus on Engagement
Register Now Date: Wednesday, October 2, 2024 Presenter: Olivia Mulcahy ECPD Credit Hours: 2 hours Event ID: 255503049 UDL for MLs: A Multilingual Focus on Engagement Together we will: Deepen our understanding of the Universal Design for Learning (UDL) framework Focus in on the principle of multiple means of engagement--exploring how to design learning experiences that will cultivate purposeful and motivated students Brainstorm structures, strategies, and tools to create maximally engaging and effective learning environments for all students, and particularly multilingual learners TARGET AUDIENCE: K-12 educators
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Supporting Newcomers in 6-12
Supporting Newcomers in 6-12
Register Now Date: Friday, October 4, 2024 Presenter: Carly Spina ECPD Credit Hours: 4.5 hours Event ID: 255503125 Location: The Center: IRC           2626 S. Clearbrook Dr.           Arlington Heights, IL 60005 Supporting Newcomers in 6-12 During this event, secondary educators serving multilingual learners will: Discuss ways to strategically utilize heritage language without over-relying on translation alone Explore a variety of tools and ideas that can help to make content more comprehensible Receive a digital tool bank of resources to take with […]
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Key Language Uses: A Functional Approach to Language Development
Key Language Uses: A Functional Approach to Language Development
Register Now Date: Saturday, October 5, 2024 Presenter: Shadia Salem ECPD Credit Hours: 2 hours Event ID: 255503068 Key Language Uses: A Functional Approach to Language Development Designed for educators and leaders who are responsible for the integration of English language development within content learning, this workshop will focus on the Key Language Uses, one of the four components of the WIDA English Language Development Standards Framework. Participants will receive resources to support the implementation of the Key Language Uses. Essential Questions: How do Key Language Uses foster a functional approach to language development? Why should educators frame English Language […]
