Effective Classroom Instruction for English Language Learners: The SIOP Model and More For K-5 Classrooms - 656-067

Please note: this is a two-day workshop - February 9, and April 17, 2015

The Sheltered Instruction Observation Protocol (SIOP) was created to provide classroom teachers a clear and comprehensive model for delivering sheltered content instruction to English Learners. During this two-day workshop (Feb 9 and April 17) designed for K-5 classroom teachers and resource teachers working with ELLs, you will become familiar with the SIOP model and learn additional instructional strategies for working with language learners.   

Making Content Comprehensible for English Learners (Echevarria, Vogt & Short, 2013) will be the text (required) provided to each participant so they can explore each of the eight components of SIOP:

• Lesson Preparation
• Building Background
• Comprehensible Input
• Strategies
• Interaction
• Practice & Application
• Lesson Delivery
• Review & Assessment

As teachers, you will plan differentiated lessons using your new knowledge of effective sheltered strategies, and then share your experiences on the second day.  You will also have the opportunity to reflect on your current practice, collaborate with peers, and add to your toolbox of resources for working with ELLs!  Credit will be available for an additional cost. Contact Nancy Booth with credit questions: nancy.booth@cesa2.org

Cost: $150, which includes above required text, lunch and materials. Title III funds may be used to cover this type of professional development. Check with your school district.

CESA 2 Title III Consortium (Belleville, Beloit Turner, Bristol, Brodhead, Clinton, Deerfield, Linn J4, Mt. Horeb, Paris,
Twin Lakes, Union Grove J1, Wilmot UHS,) classroom and resource teachers may attend the two-day workshop for $50 per participant, sending up to four (4) staff per district. Contact Nancy Booth with questions: nancy.booth@cesa2.org

Registration Deadline: January 19, 2015
Those registering after the deadline will not receive the text, and will be responsible for their own copy.

About the presenter: Alexis Nass has been working with English Learners for the past 10 years. During the past 6 years, she has been an integral part of the sustained professional development around SIOP in the Verona Area School District. Her work with the SIOP model has included course presentation, site-based and district PD delivery, new-teacher training, and coaching. Alexis is currently an SIOP Coach and the Elementary ELL Coordinator in Verona. We are excited to have Alexis bring her expertise to CESA 2!

Administrivia:
-Cancellations must be made within 5 days of the workshop.
-If special accommodations are required, paid registration must be received 4 weeks before workshop.
-In case of inclement weather, go to www.cesa2.org or call 262.473.1473.
 

Cancellation Policy: Registered participants will receive a refund if they cancel prior to 3 working days before an event, minus any material costs that have already been incurred. Cancellations must either be made on MyQuickReg or by emailing cancel@cesa2.org. Because of our commitment to the presenter and the food vendor, participants who cancel less than 3 working days prior to the event or who do not attend the event, will be billed the full fee. CESA 2 reserves the right to cancel any event. Registered participants will be notified via phone and email if a cancellation occurs and will receive a full refund. 

Inclement Weather Policy: Every effort will be made to hold an event. CESA 2 will notify participants via email as soon as possible if an event has been cancelled due to weather conditions.

Disclaimer: CESA 2 will do its best to accommodate general dietary requests; if your dietary need is very specific or severe, you may want to bring your own lunch to ensure your comfort and health. CESA 2 does not assume liability for adverse reactions to food consumed or items one may come into contact with while eating at a CESA 2 event. If you have a dietary need or food allergy, please go into your MyQuickReg profile and update the special accommodations section. Notice of a special dietary need must be made 2 weeks in advance of the event.

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In-Person Events: Restrictions on our in-person events due to COVID-19 have been lifted. We will be responsive to what's happening within our communities, and guidelines from the CDC and local health agencies for future offerings and will update guidelines when necessary.