SIOUX CITY, IA (Aug. 16, 2021)—Are you needing license renewal credits in the upcoming year(s)? We have an opportunity for you AND you can select the learning that best meets your needs!
Northwest AEA is teaming with Central Rivers AEA, Grant Wood AEA, and Keystone AEA to offer a menu of online workshops around English Learners. You can take one or more options from the list below.
For participants who attend 13+ hours of training, there is an option for 1 hour of license renewal credit through the course “GW – Supporting English Learners 21-22” section 307789 registration link.
If you are interested in taking the course for license renewal credit, please attend one of the course overview sessions (options highlighted in yellow below).
Workshops linked here are either ready for registration or in the process of being added to the AEA professional learning system. You must register for each workshop you plan to attend.
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Title |
Date |
Time |
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Course Overview |
9/8/21 |
Wed. 3:30 – 4:00 pm |
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Course Overview (repeat of 9/8/21) |
9/14/21 |
Tues. 3:45 – 4:15 pm |
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Introduction to ELPA21 Results |
9/15/2021 |
Wed. 4:00 – 5:30 pm |
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Understanding & Communicating ELPA21 Results Data |
9/21/2021 |
Tues. 4:00 – 5:30 pm |
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Empowering ELs in Math: Session 1-Connecting Social-Emotional Learning & Math so ELs Thrive |
9/27/21 |
Mon, 4:00-6:00 pm |
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Using ELPA21 Results to Inform Instruction & Programming |
9/28/2021 |
Tues. 4:00 – 5:30 pm |
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ELP Standards for Educators |
10/5 &10/12/21 |
Tues. 3:30 – 5:30 pm |
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Supporting Dual Language Learners (ELLs in preschool) |
10/9/2021 |
Sat. 8:30 – 11:30 am |
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Empowering ELs in Math: Session 2- Connecting Math and Literacy, Part I |
10/11/21 |
Mon. 4:00 – 6:00 pm |
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Introduction to Issues in Qualifying ELs for Special Education |
10/21/21 |
Thurs. 12:15 – 3:45 pm |
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Empowering ELs in Math: Session 3-Connecting Math and Literacy, Part II |
10/25/21 |
Mon. 4:00 – 6:00 pm |
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EL Best Practices (for all educators) |
10/27/21 |
Wed. 3:30 – 6:00 pm |
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Identifying and Teaching Gifted ELs – Part I |
11/1/2021 |
Mon. 4:00-6:00 pm |
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Course Overview (repeat of 9/8/21) |
11/2/21 |
Tues. 3:45 – 4:15 pm |
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The ELL Critical Data Process K-12 (foundational) |
11/2/21 |
Tues. 12:30 – 3:30 pm |
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Creating a Welcoming Environment for Immigrant and English Learners Students and Families |
11/4/21 |
Thurs. 4:00 – 6:00 pm |
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Identifying and Teaching Gifted ELs – Part II Prerequisite 1 |
11/8/2021 |
Mon.4:00-6:00 pm |
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Meaningful Differentiation |
11/9/2021 |
Tues. 3:30 – 6:00 pm (questions last 30 min.) |
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Power Restoration: A Culturally and Linguistically Responsive Approach to Student Trauma (Session 1) |
11/11/21 |
Mon. 4:00 – 6:00 pm |
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Identifying and Teaching Gifted ELs – Part III Prerequisite 1 & 2 |
11/15/2021 |
Mon. 4:00-6:00 pm |
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Power Restoration: A Culturally and Linguistically Responsive Approach to Student Trauma (Session 2) |
11/18/21 |
Thurs. 4:00-6:00 pm |
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Building Understanding of the ELL Critical Data Process K-12 |
12/2/21 |
Thurs. 12:30 – 3:30 pm |
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Cultural Nature of Child Development |
12/4/21 |
Sat. 8:30 to 10:30 am |
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Preschool Version of the ELL Critical Data Process |
12/16/21 |
Thurs. 12:15 – 3:45 pm |
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Case Studies for ELL Critical Data Process |
1/6/22 |
Thurs. 12:30 – 3:30 pm |
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Strategies to Develop a Co-teaching Partnership – Part 1 of 2 |
1/8/2022 |
Sat. 9:00 – 12:00 pm |
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Teaching Science to English Learners |
1/11/22 |
Tues. 12:30 – 3:30 pm |
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Technology Applications: EdPuzzle, Kahoot, SeeSaw, Google Read and Write |
2/3/22 |
Tues. 4:00 – 6:00 pm |
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Next Steps in Co-Teaching Part 2 of 2 |
2/5/22 |
Sat. 9:00 – 12:00 am |
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The Evaluation Process for Language Learners – The Determinant Factor |
2/8/22 |
Tues. 12:15 – 3:45 pm |
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Immigrant Family and Community Engagement in Schools |
2/17/22 |
Thurs. 4:00-6:00 pm |
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Teaching Social Studies to English Learners |
2/22/22 |
Tues. 12:30 – 3:30 pm |
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Imagine Learning (Language and Literacy): Using Assessment Data and Tools for Instruction |
2/23/22 |
Tues. 4:00 – 6:00 pm |
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ELL Critical Data Training Follow Up |
3/1/22 |
Tues. 12:30 – 3:00 pm |
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ELL Critical Data Training Follow Up |
3/3/22 |
Thurs. 12:30 – 3:00 pm |
Please, reach out to Sherri Anderson sanderson@nwaea.org with your questions.
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