Supporting K-12 Multilingual Learners with Dr. Sarah Cioffi

Supporting K-12 Multilingual Learners with Dr. Sarah Cioffi 

in partnership with Capital District Region RBERN

Thursdays – October 2, 16, & 30 from 4:00-5:30 PM

This partnership is designed to promote positive educational experiences and academic outcomes for English language learners (ELLs)/multilingual learners (MLLs) in New York State school districts through a series of 90-minute virtual workshops. The workshops will cover a number of important topics, including but not limited to:

• State of the State: Current NYS data on ELL/MLL demographics and achievement data

• NYS Regulations and Guidance: Identification, programming, and assessment requirements for ELLs/MLLs in K - 12 schools

• Fundamentals of Second Language Acquisition

• Creating a Welcoming and Affirming Environment: Culturally responsive practices and ELLs/MLLs

• Making Content Accessible: Best practices and strategies for teaching ELLs/MLLs in gen ed classes and content areas

• Technology and ELLs/MLLs: Helpful tools for instruction and communication.

All components of this project will be aligned with:

1. Current research in best practices in multilingual education, and

2. The policies, procedures, and regulations of the New York State Education Department, as detailed in the following NYSED documents:

   1. The Blueprint for MLL/ELL Success (2014 )

   2. Commissioner’s Regulations Part 154- 2 ( CR Part 154 ) (2014 )

   3. Dignity for All Students Act (2010, amended 2013)

Cost:

Contact nysascd.director@gmail.com with questions or to pay by Purchase Order.

All attendees will receive a year membership to NYS ASCD.