Because language is embedded into all content, Science is the perfect vehicle for Dual Language Learners to explore language in meaningful ways. The concrete, hands-on nature of science provides entry points into content for learners at every language level. The complexity of concepts and newness of the Language of Science to both native English and Spanish speakers make it the ideal content to level the playing field and provide multiple opportunities to practice key Common Core language skills like asking and answering questions, providing evidence to support arguments and constructing explanations of newly learned concepts. We will explore practical strategies to help dual language learners develop language for productive, useful purposes.
This session will examine the importance of talk in schools, specifically the importance of translanguaging in a dual language setting. Video excerpts from kindergarten classrooms and high school study sessions will demonstrate the potential for increased learning that comes from students using their entire linguistic repertoire when grappling with new concepts. Participants will discuss opportunities they have to capitalize on translanguaging opportunities in their classroom and will leave with strategies in hand that they can use when they return to their school sites.
During this session, teachers will have the opportunity to learn math and linguistic strategies to propel dual language math students. Research has indicated that dual language students perform at higher levels in math because math is simply a third language. Come explore math in both English and Spanish speaking settings. English/Spanish
This session addresses the need to develop advocacy to sustain and strengthen Dual Language program. Participants will co-create a matrix of concepts and resources to develop advocacy across stakeholder groups to address different areas of need.
This presentation focuses on how a team of teachers in a dual language/ELL setting collaborated to use engaging, exciting, and innovative strategies to help students gain deeper knowledge, skills, and concepts in integrated Common Core/STEM curriculum. Through hands-on examples, discussions, videos and student presentations, participants learn how to implement a year-long, authentic learning project in which students collect, compare, analyze and share data about water quality of a local creek.
This session engages teachers in an exploration of apps and websites that allow differentiation to occur in the classroom. Teachers will exposed to popular websites for the dual language classroom. Participants will leave a better understanding of effective websites and how they might be used to enhance bilingual learning.
Come participate in a hands-on writing workshop as you practice using mini-lessons, conferring notebooks, and formative assessments to support your English learners in meeting CCSS in writing. Learn tips and strategies for helping students at all levels of English proficiency become effective writers, and develop tools you can use in your classroom to support their learning. Be ready to write and make-and-take new writing tools.
In this presentation, we will examine seven effective models of co-teaching and how they can be used in general education and dual language settings. Participants will leave with ideas of what co-teaching looks like, how to begin a co-teaching relationship, and how to sustain this relationship so all students can learn.
As the literacy coach in my building, I’ve used sentence patterning charts in conjunction with adopted reading materials to help students process texts and to practice language objectives in engaging ways. In this session, I will share ideas for using sentence patterning charts in a variety of new ways and to facilitate discussion among participants on their ideas for using sentence patterning charts.
Do you struggle to get your students to understand word problems and to explain their mathematical thinking? This interactive workshop will share strategies to help your students access the language of mathematics using habits of Mind, Singapore model-drawing, and scaffolding to help your language learners achieve Common Core State Standards.
Seattle SD will share lessons learned in the implementation of its K-12 Assessment Plan for Language Proficiency. A brief overview of a few widely used assessments will be followed by a group discussion to assemble a list of assessments currently utilized in dual language programs.
This session will explore how to set up supplemental literacy instruction for students who are struggling to learn to read in one or both languages of instruction in the context of a dual language immersion program.
Quality dual language education is not remedial! It’s enriched! This session will examine how to develop enriched dual language education where students can’t wait to deeply explore subjects that excite them. We’ll explore powerful education that is grounded in intentional reading, writing, math, social studies, and science and gets the results educators want. You will experience an English / Spanish unit with social studies as the subject matter though five modalities of literacy, math, and social studies. Spanish/English
In this session we will examine the many strands of our community and how they must all be woven together to create and sustain effective learning, communication and cultural connection for students and families. Your work in this session will lead to immediate actions that support, spotlight, and sustain the many cultures we all serve.
Dual language is OSPI’s priority model for educating English Learners (ELs) in Washington State. With initial budget support from the Legislature in 2015, we are in the process of building a P-12, statewide peer network of support to implement high quality, equitable dual language education programs for ELs. Come learn about the dual language education resources offered by OSPI. Time will be provided for questions and discussion.
This workshop connects comprehensible input to academic conversation to writing. Academic conversation allows students to develop deeper understanding of content topics while practicing academic language. Learn the conversation skills students will use with each other, the instructional strategies used to teach them, and how to make the shift from oral to written language. Specific examples for linking CCSS ELA and ELPA21 ELP Standards. Active participation required—you will “use it on Monday.”
Discover how discussions of fine art can help reinforce Common Core State Standards by using images as complex text. Participants will learn how to introduce high level academic vocabulary through engaging, scaffolded explorations of artwork from around the globe. The presenter will illustrate elements and strategies connected to Language Arts and the application of these approaches to STEM subjects. Participants will receive sample lessons and prompts for fostering academically productive talk (Spanish & English).