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SUMMARY:Translanguaging: Empowering Multilingual Learners in K-12 Classrooms
DESCRIPTION:Register Now\n  \n\nDate: Saturday\, August 2\, 2025\nPresenter: Dana Piraino\nECPD Credit Hours: 2 hours\n\nEvent ID: 265503039\n\n\n\n\n\n Translanguaging: Empowering Multilingual Learners in K-12 Classrooms \nThis presentation explores translanguaging approaches for K-12 educators working with diverse student populations. We will examine practical strategies to leverage students’ full linguistic potential. repertoires across all subject areas. \nTarget audience: K-12 teachers\, paras\, and support teachers.
URL:https://irc.thecenterweb.org/workshop/translanguaging-empowering-multilingual-learners-in-k-12-classrooms
LOCATION:Webinar
CATEGORIES:Dana Piraino,Webinar
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SUMMARY:An Introduction to Dual Language Bilingual Education
DESCRIPTION:Register Now\n  \n\nDate: Tuesday\, August 5\, 2025\nPresenter: Rachell Plote\nECPD Credit Hours: 2 hours\n\nEvent ID: 265503008\n\n\n\n\n\nAn Introduction to Dual Language Bilingual Education \n\nDive into the essential components of implementing a Dual Language program. \nExamine various program models\, research\, and content and language allocation plans\nExplore mindset shifts needed to fully embrace a program that supports bilingual development\n\nTARGET AUDIENCE: Educators and Administrators New to Dual Language Bilingual Education
URL:https://irc.thecenterweb.org/workshop/an-introduction-to-dual-language-bilingual-education-2
LOCATION:Webinar
CATEGORIES:Rachell Plote,Webinar
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SUMMARY:A Picture is Worth 1000 Words: Creating and Finding Visuals to Support Multilingual Learners
DESCRIPTION:Register Now\n  \n\nDate: Thursday\, August 7\, 2025\nPresenter: Maggie Essig\nECPD Credit Hours: 1 hour\n\nEvent ID: 265503009\n\n\n\n\nA Picture is Worth 1000 Words: Creating and Finding Visuals to Support Multilingual Learners \n\nVisuals are a key linguistic support for multilingual learners\, but educators don’t have unlimited time to search the internet for the perfect visual! \nExplore where and how educators can create or find quality visuals to use in a range of contexts and content areas. \nLeave with a list of tools\, all free to educators\, that you can use or share tomorrow.\n\nTARGET AUDIENCE: Educators of Multilingual Learners
URL:https://irc.thecenterweb.org/workshop/a-picture-is-worth-1000-words-creating-and-finding-visuals-to-support-multilingual-learners-5
LOCATION:Webinar
CATEGORIES:Maggie Essig
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SUMMARY:Welcoming and Teaching Newcomers
DESCRIPTION:Register Now\n  \n\nDate: Tuesday\, August 12\, 2025\nPresenter: Maggie Essig\nECPD Credit Hours: 2 hours\n\nEvent ID: 265503010\n\n\n\n\nWelcoming and Teaching Newcomers\n\n\nLearn how to build relationships with newcomer students and their families.\nVisualize welcoming school and classroom environments for newcomer students.\nExplore instructional strategies that will support newcomer students in the classroom.\n\nTARGET AUDIENCE: K-12 Educators
URL:https://irc.thecenterweb.org/workshop/welcoming-and-teaching-newcomers-6
LOCATION:Webinar
CATEGORIES:Maggie Essig
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SUMMARY:An Introduction to Dual Language Bilingual Education
DESCRIPTION:Register Now\n  \n\nDate: Wednesday\, August 13\, 2025\nPresenter: Rachell Plote\nECPD Credit Hours: 2 hours\n\nEvent ID: 265503011\n\n\n\n\n\nAn Introduction to Dual Language Bilingual Education \n\nDive into the essential components of implementing a Dual Language program. \nExamine various program models\, research\, and content and language allocation plans\nExplore mindset shifts needed to fully embrace a program that supports bilingual development\n\nTARGET AUDIENCE: Educators and Administrators New to Dual Language Bilingual Education
URL:https://irc.thecenterweb.org/workshop/an-introduction-to-dual-language-bilingual-education-3
LOCATION:Webinar
CATEGORIES:Rachell Plote,Webinar
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SUMMARY:Methods for Teaching Initial Spanish Literacy
DESCRIPTION:Register Now\n  \n\nDate: Thursday\, August 14\, 2025\nPresenter: Rachell Plote\nECPD Credit Hours: 2 hours\n\nEvent ID: 265503012\n\n\n\n\n\nMethods for Teaching Initial Spanish Literacy \nDo 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. \n\nDeepen your understanding of Spanish literacy skill development in primary aged bilingual learners by examining five methods for initial Spanish literacy\nExplore similarities and differences between initial literacy instruction in Spanish with initial literacy instruction in English\n\nTARGET AUDIENCE: K-2 Teachers of Spanish Literacy
URL:https://irc.thecenterweb.org/workshop/methods-for-teaching-initial-spanish-literacy-6
LOCATION:Webinar
CATEGORIES:Rachell Plote,Webinar
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SUMMARY:Integrating Newcomers: A Guide For Educators
DESCRIPTION:Register Now\n  \n\nDate: Saturday\, August 16\, 2025\nPresenter: Dana Piraino\nECPD Credit Hours: 2 hours\n\nEvent ID: 265503040\n\n\n\n\nIntegrating Newcomers: A Guide For Educators \nWelcoming newcomers to the classroom is a rewarding but complex adventure.  This presentation provides practical tools and strategies to foster a supportive and inclusive learning environment for all students.   \nTarget audience: K-12 educators\, and support staff
URL:https://irc.thecenterweb.org/workshop/integrating-newcomers-a-guide-for-educators-3
LOCATION:Webinar
CATEGORIES:Dana Piraino,Webinar
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