September 28, 2011
ISBE DELL e-Broadcast 2011. 212: CLIMBS Registration Deadline Friday, September 30
(Content and Language Integration as a Means of Bridging Success) Course
REGISTRATION DEADLINE HAS BEEN EXTENDED TO SEPTEMBER 30, 2011
No prior training in teaching ELLs is necessary!
The workshop series objectives are:
- To build understanding of the integration of content and WIDA English language proficiency (ELP) standards in classroom instruction
- To apply research and best practices to a model of sheltered or scaffolded instruction for ELLs
- To use summative and formative assessment to inform instruction
- To share best practices among ESL, bilingual and general educators through face-to-face and online collaboration
NOTE: This course takes place over five full-day face-to-face sessions over six months. Participants will interact through online discussions and homework assignments between face-to-face sessions.
TARGET AUDIENCE:
TEAMS OF EDUCATORS FROM THE SAME SCHOOL. TEAMS SHOULD CONSIST OF 3 TO 5 PARTICIPANTS (ONE ESL/BILINGUAL TEACHER, ONE ADMINISTRATOR, AND AT LEAST ONE GENERAL EDUCATION/CONTENT TEACHER, SPECIAL EDUCATION TEACHER, CURRICULUM COACH, LEARNING COORDINATOR, LITERACY SPECIALIST, ETC.) EACH WORKSHOP SERIES IS LIMITED TO 25 PARTICIPANTS.
MORE INFORMATION AND REGISTRATION FORM IN THE ATTACHED FLYER 
Questions? Call the Illinois Resource Center at 224-366-8555.
