PARASeries #3-When English is not the Native Language

Paraprofessionals work with many different students on a daily basis. Are any of these students ELL? How are students identified as ELL? What does this mean for a paraprofessional? These questions, and many others, will be addressed as the subgroup area of English Language Learners is addressed.
In many districts, students come and go throughout the school year. Many times a student may be in a classroom for some time before anyone realizes there might be language concerns impacting what a student can learn. Paraprofessionals attending this session will be equipped with strategies to assist students and help teachers in working with students when English is not the native language.

Presenter: Julee Dredske is a curriculum specialist at CESA 5, who offers extensive training and support to teachers developing professional development plans. She also is the Title III Coordinator responsible for the ELL networking meetings, where she shares a wealth of information and resources with teachers supporting students when English is not the native language.

WEAC ESP Certification Level I Core-Communication – Level II Diversity (5 hours)
DPI Paraprofessional Competency #2.1, 2.2, 2.3, 2.4 Communication, #6.1 Diversity
SPP Indicators #3—State Performance Assessment; #5 – LRE
 

The PARASeries provides professional growth for paraprofessionals that is based on the Wisconsin Personnel Development Model. Working in collaboration with both the Wisconsin Department of Public Instruction and the WEAC Professional Development Academy, programs are offered each year that address the paraprofessional competency areas identified by the DPI, as well as core and elective programs that meet the WEAC requirements for ESP certification. Additionally, several of the programs offered also address the State Performance Plan Indicators; another tool used by the DPI to measure progress of students with disabilities. The PARASeries follows a two year cycle, providing a paraprofessional the opportunity to complete the requirements for the ESP Level 1 certification in a two year period.

For further questions about the PARASeries programs offered at CESA 5, please contact Karen Lietzow, Project Director for the Regional Service Network, at (608) 742-8814, ext. 309, or email lietzowk@cesa5.k12.wi.us

For information about the WEAC ESP certification, please visit the WEA Professional Development Academy at:
http://www.weac.org/Home/esp/esp_programs.aspx
 

Registration fee/each workshop: $65.00/session or Early Bird Special! $235 if all 4 sessions are registered and paid for by October 4, 2010—Early Bird fee is non-refundable, but attendance at each session is transferable!  (lunch and materials are included)

Registration questions? Contact: Jo Ann Senzig at (608) 742-8814, ext. 272, or email senzigj@cesa5.k12.wi.us

This professional development opportunity was made possible by funding from CFDA #84.027
 

Cancellation Policy: Registered participants will receive a full refund if they cancel before 10 working days before an event, minus any material costs that have already been incurred. Because of our commitment to the trainer and the food vendor, participants who cancel less than 10 working days or do not attend, will be billed the full fee. CESA 5 reserves the right to cancel any event. Registered participants will be notified via email if a cancellation occurs and will receive a full refund. Inclement weather policy: Every effort will be made to hold an event. CESA 5 will notify participants via email as soon as possible if an event has been canceled due to weather conditions.