Language, Culture & Access: The Role of the Para Educator

Language, Culture & Access: The Role of the Para Educator

Culturally and linguistically diverse learners are on the rise; in fact the EL population has increased by over 300% in the past 20 years. Paraprofessionals work alongside diverse learners in a variety of settings, and are often expected to make mainstream content accessible for linguistically and culturally diverse groups. Are paraprofessionals in your district equipped with the appropriate tools and strategies to support learners from all backgrounds, making language and content accessible for ALL learners?

Outcomes:

• Participants will reflect on the assets of their own learners
• Better understand cultural and linguistically diverse populations
• Understand theory and practices around second language development
• Implement instructional strategies for success of all learners

FACILITATOR:
Jake Law has been involved in education for more than 8 years in areas of Peru, Chile, Mexico and the US. His areas of focus are in ELL instruction, assessment, curriculum design and program development, design and implementation of systems for newcomer students. He is passionate about supporting our ELLs and ALL staff that work with them.

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Registration Fee: 
$100.00 Metro ECSU Member 
$200.00 Non-member

Please make checks payable to Metro ECSU and mail to:

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

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

**Metro ECSU is moving towards a micro-credentialing systems in the future. We know that learning happens every day both inside and outside of the classroom in formal and informal settings. Micro-credentials are a natural extension of the professional development opportunities we offer. Micro-credentials allow educators to prove their competency in areas by reviewing research, putting it to use in their classrooms, and documenting and reflecting on their learning. Micro-credentials with ECSU will be available on demand and personalized to the learners. 

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.