Professional Development
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| January 21, 2010 | SIOP Method Training with Connie Collins, Part IIParticipants will be able to expand upon the knowledge they gained in the two-day program last year. They will be able to explain to others the research-based framework of the sheltered instruction approach. They will have hands-on experience observing and evaluating sheltered instruction lessons. |
| February 3, 10, 17, 24 March 3, 2010 |
Academic Vocabulary for PreK—Grade 2 English Language Learners
FEBRUARY 3, 10, 17, 24, & MARCH 3, 2010 | 3:00pm-4:30pm (PST)In this series of live, online professional development sessions with Pamela Spycher, Director of English Learners and the Language Arts (ELLA) at WestEd, participants will learn and implement research-based methods of academic vocabulary instruction for English language learners in pre-kindergarten through 2nd grade classrooms. These methods will not only help teachers to boost vocabulary knowledge in students, they will also make instruction more engaging and fun for both students and teachers. Participants will explore current research on vocabulary instruction for English language learners in the early years of schooling, have opportunities to share their ideas with colleagues, and receive support to practice implementing strategies in their own classrooms. |
| February 19, 2010 | Understanding Your ELLs with Cindy TorresParticipants will experience through activities what it feels like to be an ELL. They will learn to understand and clarify ELL student needs and teacher roles. Participants also will acquire an expansive resource collection of tools and learn how to maintain a classroom community that welcomes ELLs. |
| February 23, 2010 | Sheraton North Hotel, IndianapolisNilah, Horner, K-12 ELL Coordinator for Northern Wells Community Schools, will help ESL coordinators become familiar with the Indiana Department of Education's requirements for Individual Learning Plans and the essential elements of meaningful ILPs. She will help participants learn how to use ILPs to create and meet individual learning goals. |
| March 16, 2010 | Classroom Instruction that Works with ELLs, Part II with Jane HillWorkshop participants will learn additional instructional strategies that enhance student achievement. They will gain knowledge of strategies for engaging English language learners in K-12 mainstream classrooms. They also will be able to explain and teach others the content described in the text (same title as workshop). |
| March 17, 2010 | I have an English Language Learner (ELL), Now What? |
| March 22-23, 2010 | |
| March 24, 2010 | TESOL K-12 DayThis pre-TESOL convention day of workshops provides sessions on a variety of topical strands including Differentiation, Academic Language & Literacy, Best Practices, Leadership & Advocacy, and Hot Topics: Challenges & Successes. |
| April 14, 2010 | Getting Started with English Language Learners with Judie HaynesWorkshop participants will gain understanding of the stages of language acquisition and learn “can't miss” strategies for boosting ELL achievement. They also will learn how to help ELLs overcome challenges in learning in the content areas. Every participant will receive a copy of Judie Haynes' book Getting Started with ELLs. |
| April 22, 2010 | Sheraton North Hotel, IndianapolisStephanie Krajlcek from INTEConsulting, Inc., will share information about the latest technology tools designed to engage students in the ELL classroom. Participants will take home a list of tools and ideas for integrating technology alongside adaptations for each LEP level. |
| May 5-6, 2010 | Strategies for Success with English Language Learners with Virginia RojasParticipants will discover effective tools to help ELL students make connections to content. They will learn how to teach vocabulary and build students' reading, writing, speaking, and listening skills. |
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