In this session we dig deep into Amplify. There will be a brief refresher on how to test using Amplify and then how to use that data to create small groups and get your hands on a lot of really good resources to meet individual students needs. We will then switch over to Orton Gillingham and review how to use assessments to group students and where to begin and how to incorporate the three part drill into everyday activities and some resources to help small groups thrive.
Educators have been hearing about the importance of a growth mindset for many years and we often share with students that we believe they all can learn and grow. However, as students reach puberty we notice a shift as they begin to value peers' opinions more than the opinions of adults in their lives. In this session, participants will learn about mentor mindset and how they can use this leadership style to develop strong, trusting relationships with young people while also inspiring them to reach their full potential. Participants will leave with ideas they can immediately use in their classroom and anywhere else they work with young people.
Don't have time to read and implement Unlocking Multilingual Learners Potential? This session will share the ideas presented by the authors Diane Staehr Fenner, Sydney Snyder, and Meghan Gregoire-Smith. I will share their "dynamic, research-backed strategies that every educator of multilingual learners (MLs) can add to their repertoire. Including authentic classroom examples, a wide variety of research-based instructional strategies, and practical tools to implement across grade levels and content areas―this is the ultimate practical guide to unlocking the potential of MLs in K-12 classrooms."
The objective of this session is to provide teachers with a greater understanding of informal words and phrases that may commonly be used by native Spanish speaking students. Participants of this session will be able to better distinguish casual speech from vulgarities. Participants will also obtain new knowledge on how words and phrases greatly differ among dialects, contributing to greater cultural awareness. Finally, this presentation will provide teachers with handy classroom phrases with practical application such as giving praise or addressing misbehaviors.
This session will allow you to spend time exploring how a key design element of the EL curriculum, the “Read-Think-Talk-Write” cycle, operates at the micro level within a lesson or series of lessons, and at the macro level across the units of a module. The cycle has some subtle superpowers that are likely impacting student learning already, and those powers can get even more impactful when you bring attention and intention to them.
The Miami School has been through several transitions in its history. There is still a lot unknown about what the program is and how it works. This is an information session to share more about the program, such as daily schedules, instructional model, attendance, opportunities, resources, etc.
This session will include strategies used in the classroom by ESL and regular ed. teachers to engage English language learners. It is designed to present strategies that engage students with vocabulary, background information and comprehensible input to help them more fully dive into the language arts classroom with a splash of interactive fun.
In this session we are going to show how we use a variety of resources and technology to reinforce EL curriculum concepts during managed independent learning. This can be used during all block in any module or just in language arts classroom, and is differentiated to multiple levels. Session includes work time.
The objective of this session is to provide teachers with a greater understanding of informal words and phrases that may commonly be used by native Spanish speaking students. Participants of this session will be able to better distinguish casual speech from vulgarities. Participants will also obtain new knowledge on how words and phrases greatly differ among dialects, contributing to greater cultural awareness. Finally, this presentation will provide teachers with handy classroom phrases with practical application such as giving praise or addressing misbehaviors.
In this session we dig deep into Amplify. There will be a brief refresher on how to test using Amplify and then how to use that data to create small groups and get your hands on a lot of really good resources to meet individual students needs. We will then switch over to Orton Gillingham and review how to use assessments to group students and where to begin and how to incorporate the three part drill into everyday activities and some resources to help small groups thrive.
Participants will gain practical strategies for using print and digital resources to build background knowledge effectively, focusing on inclusivity across all reading levels—from early readers to advanced learners. Learn ways in which the library's wide range of curated tools and resources can help educators create equitable learning opportunities and support differentiated instruction. Join us as we uncover the full potential of library resources in shaping informed, curious, and capable readers.
Did you participat in the EL & ESL session during our virtual professional development on 11-5? We are happy to be bringing you part 2 of the EL & ESL session. In this session we will take a deep dive into a close reading and language dive and add scaffolds that will ensure our multilingual students are able to successfully access the curriculum. You will leave this session with a close read or language dive lesson to teach within the next two weeks to your class. We cannot wait to work with you all again!
Don't have time to read and implement Unlocking Multilingual Learners Potential? This session will share the ideas presented by the authors Diane Staehr Fenner, Sydney Snyder, and Meghan Gregoire-Smith. I will share their "dynamic, research-backed strategies that every educator of multilingual learners (MLs) can add to their repertoire. Including authentic classroom examples, a wide variety of research-based instructional strategies, and practical tools to implement across grade levels and content areas―this is the ultimate practical guide to unlocking the potential of MLs in K-12 classrooms."
The objective of this session is to provide teachers with a greater understanding of informal words and phrases that may commonly be used by native Spanish speaking students. Participants of this session will be able to better distinguish casual speech from vulgarities. Participants will also obtain new knowledge on how words and phrases greatly differ among dialects, contributing to greater cultural awareness. Finally, this presentation will provide teachers with handy classroom phrases with practical application such as giving praise or addressing misbehaviors.
To develop the conceptual understanding needed for future success, students need access to a wide array of tools that help them grasp, integrate, and internalize mathematical concepts. In our session, teachers working with students in PreK through 2nd grade will be have an opportunity to practice activities using; Place Value Discs, Cuisenaire Rods, Dice, and Base Ten Blocks.
Unlocking literacy is like finding the key to a hidden treasure, and decodable texts are that key! By using decodabl texts, we create a pathway to literacy that not only supports foundational reading skills but also ignites a lifelong love of reading. Join us in transforming young minds and making reading accessible for every child! We will build lessons that align with Really Great Reading and look at the power that a book can have on building decoding fluency.
Math manipulatives are not just for primary grades. Manipulatives are hands-on tools that can help students understand math concepts and procedures. In this session we will explore how educators can use manipulatives to help students move from concrete to abstract understanding of various math concepts.
Participants will gain practical strategies for using print and digital resources to build background knowledge effectively, focusing on inclusivity across all reading levels—from early readers to advanced learners. Learn ways in which the library's wide range of curated tools and resources can help educators create equitable learning opportunities and support differentiated instruction. Join us as we uncover the full potential of library resources in shaping informed, curious, and capable readers.
Educators have been hearing about the importance of a growth mindset for many years and we often share with students that we believe they all can learn and grow. However, as students reach puberty we notice a shift as they begin to value peers' opinions more than the opinions of adults in their lives. In this session, participants will learn about mentor mindset and how they can use this leadership style to develop strong, trusting relationships with young people while also inspiring them to reach their full potential. Participants will leave with ideas they can immediately use in their classroom and anywhere else they work with young people.
In this session we are going to show how we use a variety of resources and technology to reinforce EL curriculum concepts during managed independent learning. This can be used during all block in any module or just in language arts classroom, and is differentiated to multiple levels. Session includes work time.
The objective of this session is to provide teachers with a greater understanding of informal words and phrases that may commonly be used by native Spanish speaking students. Participants of this session will be able to better distinguish casual speech from vulgarities. Participants will also obtain new knowledge on how words and phrases greatly differ among dialects, contributing to greater cultural awareness. Finally, this presentation will provide teachers with handy classroom phrases with practical application such as giving praise or addressing misbehaviors.
Using scaffolds from Dr. Anita Archer's book, Explicit Instruction, we will share effective writing scaffolds that will positively impact your students writing and comprehension of grade level text. Sentence Framing is an easy and effective instructional strategy that will give your students confidence in their writing and the ability to access grade level writing content. Using this simple teaching strategy teachers will gain knowledge of their students writing and comprehending ability. We look forward to learning together!
