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Schools nationwide are looking for ways to improve their climates and create spaces of belonging for all students. While this may seem like a daunting challenge, evidence-based frameworks provide clear guidance for building these vital systems. This two-part series* will focus on implementing a social-emotional and behavioral framework that centers access, opportunity, and meaningful participation, […]
This workshop will help secondary educators understand the basics of speech and language development and their impact on student learning. Participants will learn to identify common challenges, set effective goals, and implement interventions to support communication skills in academic settings. The session will also provide practical strategies for working collaboratively with speech-language pathologists and other […]
This workshop explores how grammar can be taught as a tool for meaning-making to enhance writing development at the middle and high school levels. It begins by examining the connection between grammar and writing instruction, drawing on second language acquisition research to present approaches that integrate form and meaning. In the interactive second half, participants […]
This session bridges the gap between brain anatomy and classroom learning, exploring how brain function influences instruction and student engagement in a fast-evolving digital world, particularly for secondary students. Participants will examine the impact of technology on brain development, with a focus on executive functioning skills and the Pre-Frontal Cortex. The session will also introduce […]
This workshop will explore how Individualized Language Plans (ILPs) can create more equitable opportunities for MLLs/ELLs, especially those with disabilities and Long-Term MLLs/ELLs. Participants will examine research, policy, and practical frameworks that support ILPs as tools for academic and linguistic success. The session will provide actionable strategies for designing ILPs that prioritize equity and inclusion […]
All charter schools are mandated to administer the New York State English as a Second Language Achievement Test (NYSESLAT) annually to their MLL/ELL students. In this VIRTUAL training, participants will learn the ins and outs of administering the NYSESLAT Speaking subtest and will have the opportunity to norm on scoring student oral responses using the […]
Social emotional learning, particularly emotional regulation, can be a challenging skill for many students and require intentional instruction and on-going support. This interactive session will focus on concrete ways to support students with sensory and emotional regulation needs in classrooms. We will focus on strategies at the classroom level, to support ALL learners, and discuss […]
Come hear what works from teachers who are currently in the classroom, working with special education and MLL/ELL students day in and day out. In this SEAT-FREE session, our secondary practitioner panel will showcase the strategies they leverage to make rigorous, secondary content accessible to their special populations. Participants will walk away with new ideas […]
While many of us champion integrated co-teaching (ICT) as an inclusive model to ensure equity and access for students with disabilities, we recognize the immense amount of work that goes into delivering on that promise. This session will offer leaders an opportunity to action plan around addressing gaps in practice from this school year for […]
While we typically don't find out students' proficiency levels on state exams until closer to the new school year, there are still many things schools can do to forecast caseloads for next school year and program accordingly. In this session, we'll facilitate reflection and examine considerations for impactful MLL/ELL programming and scheduling for SY25-26. Facilitator: […]
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