Making Content Accessible for ELLs in the Science Classroom

Webinar Series: Making Content Accessible in Mainstream Math, Science, and Social Studies for English Language Learners

Making Content Accessible for ELLs in the Science Classroom

May 8, 2018

WEBINAR SERIES OVERVIEW:
As our EL populations continue to evolve, educators are tasked with the challenge of creating rigorous, yet welcoming environments for learners of linguistically and culturally diverse backgrounds. These webinars will address ways you can create a welcoming learning environment for ELs and make language and content accessible for learners from different educational backgrounds and proficiency levels.

Who Should Attend? Content or Grade-Level Teachers, ELL Specialists, Instructional Coaches, Curriculum Specialists, Para-Educators, Teaching Assistants who support English Language Learners in the mainstream.

Participants Will: 

•  Differentiate learning needs for ELs of varying proficiency levels
•  Identify academic language needed to access science/biology content

Presenters:
 Krista Schweppe currently teaches English Learners at North High School in North St. Paul, MN. For the past five years she has focused her energy on finding ways to make the language and content of science accessible for English Learners. Through close collaboration with her building’s science department, she has developed and co-taught sheltered content courses designed for ELs of all levels. Krista has her Masters in English as a Second Language from Hamline University.

Michelle Zwirn has been a science teacher for 24 years and is currently teaching at North High School in North St. Paul , MN. She has taught a variety of science subjects: Earth Science, Environmental Science, Biology, EL Biology, Forensic Science, and Human Anatomy. Michelle graduated with a Bachelor’s of Science Degree in Biology and Chemistry and a Masters of Education degree from St. Mary’s University.

Registration Information:
Free Metro ECSU Member; $30 Non-member

Checks should be made payable to Metro ECSU and mailed to:

Metro ECSU
Attn: Angela Skrade
2 Pine Tree Drive, Suite 101
Arden Hills, MN 55112

If an invoice is required, and additional fee of $10 will apply. 

 

Cancellation: You can cancel your own registration for an event before the cancellation deadline. (Please check the event information for specific cancellation details.) If the event has a fee, refunds are possible only if cancellation is prior to the deadline. If you do not attend and do not cancel prior to an event, you are still responsible for payment and will be billed.

Special Accommodations: Please alert BrightWorks 2-3 weeks prior to the workshop/event if you need special accommodations, including sign language interpreters. (BrightWorks requires a notice of 2 business days to cancel a sign language interpreter. If you fail to cancel, we reserve the right to bill your school/district for this expense.) Update your profile as needed. Special accommodations are not included with each registration, but are stored in your profile until you make changes.