Reading & Writing with ELs – 5 Week Online Class
Companion Book Included
Reading and Writing with English Learners
A Framework for K-5
When & Where:
February 23rd – March 30th, 2021
5-week Learner Paced Online Course
Remote Learning via Google Classroom
Presented by: Valentina Gonzalez
REGISTRATION CLOSED
What it is:
Drawing from Valentina Gonzalez and Melinda Miller’s book, Reading & Writing with English Learners, this 5 week, online course offers educators a deep dive into supporting English learners in balanced literacy classrooms. Participants will engage in online asynchronous learning as well as implement strategies in their work with English learners either in virtual classrooms or in traditional classrooms.
Course Objectives:
- Learn instructional techniques that support English learners through balanced literacy
- Explore strategies that promote academic language for all students in reading and writing workshop
- Incorporate listening, speaking, reading, and writing into reading and writing instruction
- Learn practical ways to integrate language and content literacy
Weekly Focus:
Week 1 – Implementing a Balanced Approach to Literacy with ELs in Mind
Week 2 – The Mini-Lesson and Read-Aloud
Week 3 – Moving through Reading: Shared, Guided, and Independent Reading
Week 4 – Supporting ELs with Write-Aloud and Shared Writing
Week 5 – Accommodating Independent Writing
WHO SHOULD ATTEND
- K – 5 Grade Level Teachers
- ESL Teachers
- Reading and Writing Instructional Coaches
- District Leaders
**A Personal Gmail Account is Necessary to Accessing the Course