High-Yield Science Strategies for Reaching ELs Follow-Up

When & Where:

June 22, 2021

SOLD OUT

9:30 am – 12:30 pm CST

Presented by: Dr. Stephen Fleenor

What it is:

Engaging learners in reading, writing, and discussing using science academic language is fundamental for high-quality science instruction. In this workshop, which builds on the High-Yield Science Strategies for Reaching ELs, Dr. Fleenor models and explains how to shape lessons around key vocabulary and structure activities to engage students in reading, writing, and discussing using academic science language. 

In this 3-hour session, participants will:

• Map out key vocabulary in lessons
• Practice facilitating a structured conversation using the QSSSA strategy
• Engage in structured reading and writing activities
• Practice using new scaffolds to promote speaking, reading, listening and writing for ELs

Who Should Attend:

• Previous attendees of Dr. Fleenor’s High-Yield Science Strategies workshops
• Science teachers of ELs, bilingual learners, and English-only learners
• ESL teachers
• Campus/district administrators
• Instructional coaches and specialists
• District science and ESL coordinators