Information
Grade Level: K-12
Price: $40 (*price includes a copy of the book)
Credit: You will receive 2 general credit hours and 0.2 general CEUs.
Who Should Participate: Classroom teachers of grades K-12, ELD specialists, literacy coaches, reading and language arts specialists, curriculum coordinators, and administrators.
Date and Time: Mini-workshop Tuesday, December 3, 2024. 1:30pm to 3:30pm Eastern Time (ET).
Overview
Join us for an engaging and insightful session with Andrea Honigsfeld, author of Growing Language & Literacy*.
This workshop, tailored for K-12 educators, will address key questions such as: What fundamental principles can guide us in effectively supporting multilingual learners? What proven, evidence-based strategies can enhance language and literacy development? We will explore how language and literacy development is a dynamic process that naturally evolves for multilingual learners. Additionally, we will discuss practical ways to consistently and purposefully support this development in our classrooms. Andrea will share successful strategies through a rich selection of authentic examples. This is a fantastic opportunity to enhance your teaching, collaborate with fellow NH educators, and learn how to create an inclusive and supportive learning environment where every student can thrive!
*Registration fee will include a copy of Growing Language & Literacy in either K-8 or 6-12, (or both for an additional fee) during registration. Attendees will leave this complimentary in-person event with valuable resources and inspiration to fully embrace the talents and gifts multilingual learners bring to their classrooms and schools.
Learning Objectives
- Explore seven overarching principles of contemporary pedagogy for the sake of multilingual learners.
- Describe the five stages of language proficiency and unpack the complexities of multilingual development.
- Identify and evaluate key language and literacy strategies that best support these students.
- Apply evidence-based practices to their own instructional context.