Washington Association for Bilingual Education presents Regional Forums: Thinking Solid with ELL #1 Franklin Pierce S.D.: Supporting Language in the Standards Era Date: Nov. 22, 2014; 8:30am - 3:30pm Seating: 50 th Where: Ford Middle School Library, 1602 104 St. E, Tacoma WA 98445 Class Description: With CCSS, NGSS and now ELP Standards, how do we best support ELLs in meeting the needs of these rigorous standards? In this 6-hour PD, we will take a closer look at the State ELP standards and their connection to CCSS and NGSS standards. We will discuss strategies to encourage and develop Academic Conversations in the classroom that will ultimately lead to developing skills in reading and writing. Target Audience K-12 Presenters: Thad Williams, Secondary ELL Facilitator, Bellevue SD Nicole Shimizu, English Learner Curriculum Developer, Project GLAD® Consultant, Bellevue School District #2 Moses Lake S.D.: Effective Scaffolding Strategies for Developing Academic Vocabulary Seating: 50 Date: Nov. 15, 2014; 8:30am - 3:30pm Where: ESD 171, 940 East Yonezawa Blvd, Moses Lake WA 98837 #3 Centralia S.D.: Effective Scaffolding Strategies for Developing Academic Vocabulary Date: Feb. 7, 2015; 8:30am - 3:30pm Seating: 50 Where: Centralia High School 813 Efhom Rd. Centralia, WA 98531 Class Description: This interactive session will equip teachers with a deeper understanding of how to enhance their ELL students’ academic language skills through the implementation of effective literacy activities. Participants will learn how to tailor their Common Core based content strategies to meet the needs of students from a range of language proficiency levels while simultaneously engaging the entire class. Hands-on activities will be provided for everyone to implement with their students right away! Target Audience K-12 Presenters: Dr. Eric Johnson, Associate Professor of Bilingual/ESL Education, WSU Tri Cities th Angela Johnson, 4 grade teacher- Pasco S. D.; Adjunct Professor at Heritage University- CBC Campus #4 Mount Vernon School District: Academic Conversations Date: Nov. 22, 2014; 8:30am - 3:30pm Seating: 40 Where: Jefferson Ele. School, 1801 E. Blackburn Rd., Mt Vernon WA 98274 #5 Spokane School District: Academic Conversations Date: Jan. 24, 2015; 8:30am - 3:30pm Seating: 40 Where: New Tech Skills Center, 4141 North Regal St., Spokane WA 99207 #6 North Kitsap School District: Academic Conversations Date: Feb. 7, 2015; 8:30am3:30pm Seating: 50 Where: District Board Rm, 18360 Caldart Ave. NE, Poulsbo WA 98370 Class Description: We'll practice five distinct conversation skills students can use to interact with content. Participants will practice the skills in their own conversations, and apply them to lessons for their grade and setting. Based on Academic Conversations: Classroom Talk that Fosters Critical Thinking and Content Understandings by Zwiers & Crawford, and real-time applications in K-12 classrooms by the presenter. Bring materials you would use in your class. Presenter: Dave Irwin, ELL Consultant, Language Development Opportunities #7 North Kitsap School District: Teach Them So It Counts Date: Nov. 15, 2014; 8:30am3:30pm Seating: 50 Where: District Board Rm, 18360 Caldart Ave. NE, Poulsbo WA 98370 #8 Chelan School District: Teach Them So It Counts Date: Feb. 7, 2015; 8:30am3:30pm Seating: 30 Where: Morgan Owens Ele. School, 407 E. Woodin Ave, Chelan WA 98816 #9 Vancouver School District: Teach Them So It Counts Seating: 20 Date: Feb. 21, 2015; 8:30am3:30pm Where: Harney Ele. School, 3212 E Evergreen Blvd, Vancouver WA 98661 #10 Shelton School District: Teach Them So It Counts Date: Mar. 7, 2015; 8:30am3:30pm Seating: 40 Where: Evergreen Ele. School, 900 W. Franklin St., Shelton WA 98584 #11 Granger School District: Teach Them So It Counts Seating: 40 Date: Mar. 14, 2015; 8:30am3:30pm Where: Roosevelt Elementary School, 405 Bailey Ave, Granger WA 98932 Class Description: Math Specialist Janis Heigl has worked with educators throughout the United States and internationally. Currently, she is guiding school districts in implementation of the new Common Core State Standards and Practices in Math. Strategies for success for ELLs in math will be stressed. Target Audience: K-5 Presenter: Janis Heigl, Math Consultant, Educational Solutions Northwest #12 Spokane School District: Effective English Language Learning Strategies Date: Nov. 22, 2014; 8:30am3:30pm Seating: 40 Where: New Tech Skills Center, 4141 N Regal, Spokane, WA 99201 Description: Theoretical foundations will be briefly presented as relevant to classroom instruction; effective strategies will be practiced in simulated bilingual/ ELL settings. Participants will leave workshop with resources and activities ready for classroom implementation. Presenter: Donald Bender, Migrant Literacy and Family Engagement Coordinator Online Registration and Payment: Clock Hour Registration and Payment information will be at www.wabewa.org available prior to the workshop. Workshop Fee: $60 Questions: Contact Jennifer Hernandez Questions: Call Carol Hawthorne 509-910-1893 Six Clock Hours: $12 or email [email protected] [email protected]
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