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#907 Strategies for Success with English Language Learners

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The maximum of 95 registrations has been reached.
Registration Closed.
Last Date to Register: 10/4/2010 12:01 AM
Last Date to Cancel: 10/1/2010 12:01 AM
Agency: CESA 5
Agency Contact: Julee Dredske
Agency Assistant:
Location: Glacier Canyon Lodge
45 Hillman Rd
Lake Delton, WI 53965
Facility: Conference Center
Date/Time:
10/11/2010 08:30 AM - 03:30 PM
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What are the best ways to increase the English language proficiency and academic achievement of English language learners? What scaffolding strategies should be used in instruction to support student learning? This one day session will answer these and other provocative questions. Learn how national subject-area and English-language standards can be implemented simultaneously in an inclusive classroom. And discover tools to help create a responsive learning environment for English language learners in mainstream classrooms. Join ASCD Faculty member and renowned authority, Virginia Rojas, as she facilitates your professional learning using an interactive approach.
Specific session outcomes include:
the development of a professional knowledge base on linguistic issues related to
teaching English language learners in K-12 settings;
exploring the use of literacy strategies that include graphic organizers, and vocabulary strategies;
exploring the use of literacy strategies that include K-2 reading and writing strategies, and 3-12 reading and writing strategies;
an understanding of how to utilize standards-based and assessment-driven
reform to build equity into the instructional process; and
how to use different types of scaffolds – including time-honored ESL
strategies, and the instructional frameworks of differentiation, cooperative
learning and co-teaching to support language development and academic
achievement.

 

Teacher Standards
WES2The teacher understands how children with broad ranges of ability learn and provides instruction that supports their intellectual, social, and personal development.
WES3The teacher understands how pupils differ in their approaches to learning and the barriers that impede learning and can adapt instruction to meet the diverse needs of pupils, including those with disabilities and exceptionalities.
WES8The teacher understands and uses formal and informal assessment strategies to evaluate and ensure the continuous intellectual, social, and physical development of the pupil.
Administrator Standards
WAS1The administrator has an understanding of and demonstrates competence in the teacher standards under s. PI 34.02.
WAS2The administrator leads by facilitating the development, articulation, implementation, and stewardship of a vision of learning that is shared by the school community.
WAS3The administrator manages by advocating, nurturing and sustaining a school culture and instructional program conducive to pupil learning and staff professional growth.
Pupil Services
WPS1The pupil services professional understands the teacher standards under s. PI 34.02.
WPS3The pupil services professional has the ability to use research, research methods and knowledge about issues and trends to improve practice in schools and classrooms.
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.