Making Content Accessible for ELLs in the Social Studies Classroom

Making Content Accessible for ELLs in the Social Studies Classroom
Webinar Series: Making Content Accessible in Mainstream Math, Science & Social Studies for English Language Learners?

May 22, 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:

•  Identify the most relevant standards in Social Studies curriculum for ELL Accessibility
•  Learn how to make Scope & Sequence of Social Studies Standards Accessible for EL's

Presenter:
Rainbow Espinosa has been teaching in the Metro Area for 10 years, working with all level of ELs from newcomer to advanced level students. She is currently teaching at North High School in North Saint Paul, working specifically within the Social Studies department. Her work includes an introductory class which pre-teaches Social Studies concepts necessary to fulfill their academic credits for graduation as well as co-teaching a variety of classes for 9-12th grade and advising and collaborating with content teachers on strategies for ELs in mainstream classes. She has a Master of Education in Second Languages and Cultures from the University of Minnesota.

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

Please Note: CEU certificates are only available for registered participants. 

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, an additional $10 fee 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.