ESOL Issues | 
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EFF and ESOL | |
| Workshop Title | Date, Time, Length |
| ESOL Reading, Writing and Technology Janet Isserlis - Project Director, Literacy Resources/RI, Brown University, Providence, RI | |
| A number of approaches to developing reading and writing with ESOL learners will be presented, including ways of integrating the use of technology into literacy work. Participants will be invited to identify areas of interest or concern, such as family literacy, ESOL and technology, so that the workshop best addresses their needs and interests. Target audience: TU, TR
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11/12/99 8:15 AM |
| Taking ESOL from Pictures to Computers Heide Spruck Wrigley - Senior Research Associate, Aguirre International, San Mateo, CA Jim Powrie - Director of Development, Aguirre International, San Mateo, CA | |
| This workshop demonstrates effective ways of linking learners with low-end and
high-end technologies, such as evocative pictures, video, tapes, Email and Internet projects to increase communication and literacy skills. Examples will be linked to principles of engaged learning and other frameworks. Target audience: TU, STU, M, TR, Student Friendly
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11/11/99 2:00 PM |
ESOL - Accreditation | |
| Workshop Title | Date, Time, Length |
| (PC 110) Is ESOL Making You Nuts? Let�s Make Peanut Butter! Evelyn Renner - Evelyn Renner & Associates, Anaheim, California | |
| How do we integrate ESOL into our Tutor Training Workshop? Can it be done? Join us on a great adventure for trainers, program managers and tutors. Discover how ESOL tutor training is similar to the training needed to be a great literacy tutor, and how ESOL and Literacy training can be combined! Take home great new handouts and learn about new activities for both the workshop and lessons. You�ll experience new things to do with your students or in your next tutor training workshop! Target audience: TR, M, TU
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11/10/99 9:00 AM |
| Authentic Assessment of Authentic Learning Lisa Thackeray - Program Coordinator, LVA-DuPage, Naperville, IL | |
| Assessment is not another word for test! The ultimate purpose of learning is the ability to use the new skills beyond the lesson time. This authentic assessment method provides the framework for establishing student goals, evaluating instruction techniques and materials, and documenting student performance outcomes. Target audience: TU, M, TR, PS, GA
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11/11/99 2:00 PM |
| Once We Get Them Here, How Do We Keep Them? Jacqueline Peterson - Executive Director, LVA-Du Page, Naperville, IL | |
| Using a 50/50 balance of program management, this workshop demonstrates how to develop, support and assess students� authentic learning, including ESOL. We will also discuss the support, recruitment, and evaluation of the performance of tutors, trainers, staff and advisory boards. Target audience: BM, M, PS, GA
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11/11/99 2:00 PM |
| Taking ESOL from Pictures to Computers Heide Spruck Wrigley - Senior Research Associate, Aguirre International, San Mateo, CA Jim Powrie - Director of Development, Aguirre International, San Mateo, CA | |
| This workshop demonstrates effective ways of linking learners with low-end and
high-end technologies, such as evocative pictures, video, tapes, Email and Internet projects to increase communication and literacy skills. Examples will be linked to principles of engaged learning and other frameworks. Target audience: TU, STU, M, TR, Student Friendly
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11/11/99 2:00 PM |
ESOL and Technology | |
| Workshop Title | Date, Time, Length |
| ESOL Reading, Writing and Technology Janet Isserlis - Project Director, Literacy Resources/RI, Brown University, Providence, RI | |
| A number of approaches to developing reading and writing with ESOL learners will be presented, including ways of integrating the use of technology into literacy work. Participants will be invited to identify areas of interest or concern, such as family literacy, ESOL and technology, so that the workshop best addresses their needs and interests. Target audience: TU, TR
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11/12/99 8:15 AM |
| Taking ESOL from Pictures to Computers Heide Spruck Wrigley - Senior Research Associate, Aguirre International, San Mateo, CA Jim Powrie - Director of Development, Aguirre International, San Mateo, CA | |
| This workshop demonstrates effective ways of linking learners with low-end and
high-end technologies, such as evocative pictures, video, tapes, Email and Internet projects to increase communication and literacy skills. Examples will be linked to principles of engaged learning and other frameworks. Target audience: TU, STU, M, TR, Student Friendly
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11/11/99 2:00 PM |
ESOL and Workforce | |
| Workshop Title | Date, Time, Length |
| Career Passports; A Credentialling Process Integrating Work and Training Dorothy Sorlie - Instructor, Chippewa Valley Technical College, Eau Claire, WI Joanne Tews - Unit Manager, Employment and Economic Resource, Eau Claire County Department of Human Services, Eau Claire, WI Betty Reinke - Director of Programs and Services, Career Development Center, Eau Claire, WI | |
| Participants will learn about the Career Passport Program. It was created and implemented in Wisconsin's welfare reform environment through the successful collaboration of four agencies in the Chippewa Valley region of west-central Wisconsin. Discover how this credentialling process provides the individual with guaranteed documentation of workplace skills. Target audience: GA, Student Friendly
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11/12/99 3:30 PM |
| ESOL Reading, Writing and Technology Janet Isserlis - Project Director, Literacy Resources/RI, Brown University, Providence, RI | |
| A number of approaches to developing reading and writing with ESOL learners will be presented, including ways of integrating the use of technology into literacy work. Participants will be invited to identify areas of interest or concern, such as family literacy, ESOL and technology, so that the workshop best addresses their needs and interests. Target audience: TU, TR
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11/12/99 8:15 AM |
ESOL Assessment | |
| Workshop Title | Date, Time, Length |
| Authentic Assessment of Authentic Learning Lisa Thackeray - Program Coordinator, LVA-DuPage, Naperville, IL | |
| Assessment is not another word for test! The ultimate purpose of learning is the ability to use the new skills beyond the lesson time. This authentic assessment method provides the framework for establishing student goals, evaluating instruction techniques and materials, and documenting student performance outcomes. Target audience: TU, M, TR, PS, GA
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11/11/99 2:00 PM |
| ESOL Reading, Writing and Technology Janet Isserlis - Project Director, Literacy Resources/RI, Brown University, Providence, RI | |
| A number of approaches to developing reading and writing with ESOL learners will be presented, including ways of integrating the use of technology into literacy work. Participants will be invited to identify areas of interest or concern, such as family literacy, ESOL and technology, so that the workshop best addresses their needs and interests. Target audience: TU, TR
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11/12/99 8:15 AM |
| Identifying and Accommodating the LD Adult ESOL Student Robin Schwarz - LD/ESL Specialist, ELI/American University, Washington, DC Margaret Kiernan - ESL Coordinating Teacher, Adult Education, Virginia Beach City Public Schools, Virginia Beach, VA | |
| This workshop will describe some �best practices� for screening ESOL students for learning disabilities and for accommodating and teaching them, especially within the context of a tutoring environment. 2 sessions: Complete workshop requires both sessions Target audience: GA, Student Friendly
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11/12/99 8:15 AM & 3:30 PM |
| Taking ESOL from Pictures to Computers Heide Spruck Wrigley - Senior Research Associate, Aguirre International, San Mateo, CA Jim Powrie - Director of Development, Aguirre International, San Mateo, CA | |
| This workshop demonstrates effective ways of linking learners with low-end and
high-end technologies, such as evocative pictures, video, tapes, Email and Internet projects to increase communication and literacy skills. Examples will be linked to principles of engaged learning and other frameworks. Target audience: TU, STU, M, TR, Student Friendly
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11/11/99 2:00 PM |
ESOL - Beyond Scripted Dialogue | |
| Workshop Title | Date, Time, Length |
| (PC 110) Is ESOL Making You Nuts? Let�s Make Peanut Butter! Evelyn Renner - Evelyn Renner & Associates, Anaheim, California | |
| How do we integrate ESOL into our Tutor Training Workshop? Can it be done? Join us on a great adventure for trainers, program managers and tutors. Discover how ESOL tutor training is similar to the training needed to be a great literacy tutor, and how ESOL and Literacy training can be combined! Take home great new handouts and learn about new activities for both the workshop and lessons. You�ll experience new things to do with your students or in your next tutor training workshop! Target audience: TR, M, TU
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11/10/99 9:00 AM |
| Culture, Language, and Resilience: A Foundation for Literacy DonnaMarie Marlow - Team Leader, Family & Workforce Literacy, U.S. Department Education, Office of Migrant Education, Washington, DC Beatriz Ceja - Education Program Consultant, Office of Migrant Education, Washington, DC | |
| ESOL students bring a variety of strengths into their learning environment.
Learn about the latest research in strength-based strategies (resilient characteristics and reading skill development, and brain research) that support the use of culturally-grounded literacy activities such as story-telling, game playing, values sharing, and goal setting. Target audience: GA, TU, BM, M, TR, PS
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11/12/99 3:30 PM |
| ESOL Reading, Writing and Technology Janet Isserlis - Project Director, Literacy Resources/RI, Brown University, Providence, RI | |
| A number of approaches to developing reading and writing with ESOL learners will be presented, including ways of integrating the use of technology into literacy work. Participants will be invited to identify areas of interest or concern, such as family literacy, ESOL and technology, so that the workshop best addresses their needs and interests. Target audience: TU, TR
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11/12/99 8:15 AM |
| Taking ESOL from Pictures to Computers Heide Spruck Wrigley - Senior Research Associate, Aguirre International, San Mateo, CA Jim Powrie - Director of Development, Aguirre International, San Mateo, CA | |
| This workshop demonstrates effective ways of linking learners with low-end and
high-end technologies, such as evocative pictures, video, tapes, Email and Internet projects to increase communication and literacy skills. Examples will be linked to principles of engaged learning and other frameworks. Target audience: TU, STU, M, TR, Student Friendly
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11/11/99 2:00 PM |
ESOL - Materials to Use | |
| Workshop Title | Date, Time, Length |
| (PC 110) Is ESOL Making You Nuts? Let�s Make Peanut Butter! Evelyn Renner - Evelyn Renner & Associates, Anaheim, California | |
| How do we integrate ESOL into our Tutor Training Workshop? Can it be done? Join us on a great adventure for trainers, program managers and tutors. Discover how ESOL tutor training is similar to the training needed to be a great literacy tutor, and how ESOL and Literacy training can be combined! Take home great new handouts and learn about new activities for both the workshop and lessons. You�ll experience new things to do with your students or in your next tutor training workshop! Target audience: TR, M, TU
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11/10/99 9:00 AM |
| Culture, Language, and Resilience: A Foundation for Literacy DonnaMarie Marlow - Team Leader, Family & Workforce Literacy, U.S. Department Education, Office of Migrant Education, Washington, DC Beatriz Ceja - Education Program Consultant, Office of Migrant Education, Washington, DC | |
| ESOL students bring a variety of strengths into their learning environment.
Learn about the latest research in strength-based strategies (resilient characteristics and reading skill development, and brain research) that support the use of culturally-grounded literacy activities such as story-telling, game playing, values sharing, and goal setting. Target audience: GA, TU, BM, M, TR, PS
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11/12/99 3:30 PM |
| ESOL Reading, Writing and Technology Janet Isserlis - Project Director, Literacy Resources/RI, Brown University, Providence, RI | |
| A number of approaches to developing reading and writing with ESOL learners will be presented, including ways of integrating the use of technology into literacy work. Participants will be invited to identify areas of interest or concern, such as family literacy, ESOL and technology, so that the workshop best addresses their needs and interests. Target audience: TU, TR
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11/12/99 8:15 AM |
| Italian Scream Therapy for Trainers Evelyn Renner - Evelyn Renner & Associates, Anaheim, CA | |
| Trainers have to do it all! They must be able to deal with a broad range of weird things, and still
be sure the information is complete and tutors are prepared for
their experience. A great workshop for new and experienced trainers! Bring your great ideas, and your frustration or confusion about conducting the tutor training. We'll sort it out, mix it with some great new ideas, and a sense of humor. Target audience: TR
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11/12/99 8:15 AM |
| Taking ESOL from Pictures to Computers Heide Spruck Wrigley - Senior Research Associate, Aguirre International, San Mateo, CA Jim Powrie - Director of Development, Aguirre International, San Mateo, CA | |
| This workshop demonstrates effective ways of linking learners with low-end and
high-end technologies, such as evocative pictures, video, tapes, Email and Internet projects to increase communication and literacy skills. Examples will be linked to principles of engaged learning and other frameworks. Target audience: TU, STU, M, TR, Student Friendly
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11/11/99 2:00 PM |
ESOL - Techniques, Materials, Strategies, Assessment, Goal Setting, Theme Based-Instruction | |
| Workshop Title | Date, Time, Length |
| (PC 110) Is ESOL Making You Nuts? Let�s Make Peanut Butter! Evelyn Renner - Evelyn Renner & Associates, Anaheim, California | |
| How do we integrate ESOL into our Tutor Training Workshop? Can it be done? Join us on a great adventure for trainers, program managers and tutors. Discover how ESOL tutor training is similar to the training needed to be a great literacy tutor, and how ESOL and Literacy training can be combined! Take home great new handouts and learn about new activities for both the workshop and lessons. You�ll experience new things to do with your students or in your next tutor training workshop! Target audience: TR, M, TU
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11/10/99 9:00 AM |
| Culture, Language, and Resilience: A Foundation for Literacy DonnaMarie Marlow - Team Leader, Family & Workforce Literacy, U.S. Department Education, Office of Migrant Education, Washington, DC Beatriz Ceja - Education Program Consultant, Office of Migrant Education, Washington, DC | |
| ESOL students bring a variety of strengths into their learning environment.
Learn about the latest research in strength-based strategies (resilient characteristics and reading skill development, and brain research) that support the use of culturally-grounded literacy activities such as story-telling, game playing, values sharing, and goal setting. Target audience: GA, TU, BM, M, TR, PS
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11/12/99 3:30 PM |
| ESOL Reading, Writing and Technology Janet Isserlis - Project Director, Literacy Resources/RI, Brown University, Providence, RI | |
| A number of approaches to developing reading and writing with ESOL learners will be presented, including ways of integrating the use of technology into literacy work. Participants will be invited to identify areas of interest or concern, such as family literacy, ESOL and technology, so that the workshop best addresses their needs and interests. Target audience: TU, TR
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11/12/99 8:15 AM |
| Identifying and Accommodating the LD Adult ESOL Student Robin Schwarz - LD/ESL Specialist, ELI/American University, Washington, DC Margaret Kiernan - ESL Coordinating Teacher, Adult Education, Virginia Beach City Public Schools, Virginia Beach, VA | |
| This workshop will describe some �best practices� for screening ESOL students for learning disabilities and for accommodating and teaching them, especially within the context of a tutoring environment. 2 sessions: Complete workshop requires both sessions Target audience: GA, Student Friendly
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11/12/99 8:15 AM & 3:30 PM |
ESOL - Techniques to Use | |
| Workshop Title | Date, Time, Length |
| (PC 110) Is ESOL Making You Nuts? Let�s Make Peanut Butter! Evelyn Renner - Evelyn Renner & Associates, Anaheim, California | |
| How do we integrate ESOL into our Tutor Training Workshop? Can it be done? Join us on a great adventure for trainers, program managers and tutors. Discover how ESOL tutor training is similar to the training needed to be a great literacy tutor, and how ESOL and Literacy training can be combined! Take home great new handouts and learn about new activities for both the workshop and lessons. You�ll experience new things to do with your students or in your next tutor training workshop! Target audience: TR, M, TU
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11/10/99 9:00 AM |
| Culture, Language, and Resilience: A Foundation for Literacy DonnaMarie Marlow - Team Leader, Family & Workforce Literacy, U.S. Department Education, Office of Migrant Education, Washington, DC Beatriz Ceja - Education Program Consultant, Office of Migrant Education, Washington, DC | |
| ESOL students bring a variety of strengths into their learning environment.
Learn about the latest research in strength-based strategies (resilient characteristics and reading skill development, and brain research) that support the use of culturally-grounded literacy activities such as story-telling, game playing, values sharing, and goal setting. Target audience: GA, TU, BM, M, TR, PS
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11/12/99 3:30 PM |
| ESOL Reading, Writing and Technology Janet Isserlis - Project Director, Literacy Resources/RI, Brown University, Providence, RI | |
| A number of approaches to developing reading and writing with ESOL learners will be presented, including ways of integrating the use of technology into literacy work. Participants will be invited to identify areas of interest or concern, such as family literacy, ESOL and technology, so that the workshop best addresses their needs and interests. Target audience: TU, TR
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11/12/99 8:15 AM |
| Identifying and Accommodating the LD Adult ESOL Student Robin Schwarz - LD/ESL Specialist, ELI/American University, Washington, DC Margaret Kiernan - ESL Coordinating Teacher, Adult Education, Virginia Beach City Public Schools, Virginia Beach, VA | |
| This workshop will describe some �best practices� for screening ESOL students for learning disabilities and for accommodating and teaching them, especially within the context of a tutoring environment. 2 sessions: Complete workshop requires both sessions Target audience: GA, Student Friendly
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11/12/99 8:15 AM & 3:30 PM |
| Italian Scream Therapy for Trainers Evelyn Renner - Evelyn Renner & Associates, Anaheim, CA | |
| Trainers have to do it all! They must be able to deal with a broad range of weird things, and still be sure the information is complete and tutors are prepared for their experience. A great workshop for new and experienced trainers! Bring your great ideas, and your frustration or confusion about conducting the tutor training. We'll sort it out, mix it with some great new ideas, and a sense of humor. Target audience: TR
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11/12/99 8:15 AM |
| Taking ESOL from Pictures to Computers Heide Spruck Wrigley - Senior Research Associate, Aguirre International, San Mateo, CA Jim Powrie - Director of Development, Aguirre International, San Mateo, CA | |
| This workshop demonstrates effective ways of linking learners with low-end and
high-end technologies, such as evocative pictures, video, tapes, Email and Internet projects to increase communication and literacy skills. Examples will be linked to principles of engaged learning and other frameworks. Target audience: TU, STU, M, TR, Student Friendly
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11/11/99 2:00 PM |
ESOL - Training Volunteers | |
| Workshop Title | Date, Time, Length |
| (PC 110) Is ESOL Making You Nuts? Let�s Make Peanut Butter! Evelyn Renner - Evelyn Renner & Associates, Anaheim, California | |
| How do we integrate ESOL into our Tutor Training Workshop? Can it be done? Join us on a great adventure for trainers, program managers and tutors. Discover how ESOL tutor training is similar to the training needed to be a great literacy tutor, and how ESOL and Literacy training can be combined! Take home great new handouts and learn about new activities for both the workshop and lessons. You�ll experience new things to do with your students or in your next tutor training workshop! Target audience: TR, M, TU
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11/10/99 9:00 AM |
| Authentic Assessment of Authentic Learning Lisa Thackeray - Program Coordinator, LVA-DuPage, Naperville, IL | |
| Assessment is not another word for test! The ultimate purpose of learning is the ability to use the new skills beyond the lesson time. This authentic assessment method provides the framework for establishing student goals, evaluating instruction techniques and materials, and documenting student performance outcomes. Target audience: TU, M, TR, PS, GA
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11/11/99 2:00 PM |
| ESOL Reading, Writing and Technology Janet Isserlis - Project Director, Literacy Resources/RI, Brown University, Providence, RI | |
| A number of approaches to developing reading and writing with ESOL learners will be presented, including ways of integrating the use of technology into literacy work. Participants will be invited to identify areas of interest or concern, such as family literacy, ESOL and technology, so that the workshop best addresses their needs and interests. Target audience: TU, TR
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11/12/99 8:15 AM |
| Identifying and Accommodating the LD Adult ESOL Student Robin Schwarz - LD/ESL Specialist, ELI/American University, Washington, DC Margaret Kiernan - ESL Coordinating Teacher, Adult Education, Virginia Beach City Public Schools, Virginia Beach, VA | |
| This workshop will describe some �best practices� for screening ESOL students for learning disabilities and for accommodating and teaching them, especially within the context of a tutoring environment. 2 sessions: Complete workshop requires both sessions Target audience: GA, Student Friendly
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11/12/99 8:15 AM & 3:30 PM |
| Introduction to LVA�s Principles for Effective Training Donna Gibson - Training Consultant, LVA-NYS, Troy, NY | |
| Examine LVA�s Principles for Effective Training to assist volunteers and staff in providing consistent, effective training in their affiliates. Target audience: TR
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11/11/99 2:00 PM |
| Italian Scream Therapy for Trainers Evelyn Renner - Evelyn Renner & Associates, Anaheim, CA | |
| Trainers have to do it all! They must be able to deal with a broad range of weird things, and still be sure the information is complete and tutors are prepared for their experience. A great workshop for new and experienced trainers! Bring your great ideas, and your frustration or confusion about conducting the tutor training. We'll sort it out, mix it with some great new ideas, and a sense of humor. Target audience: TR
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11/12/99 8:15 AM |
| Taking ESOL from Pictures to Computers Heide Spruck Wrigley - Senior Research Associate, Aguirre International, San Mateo, CA Jim Powrie - Director of Development, Aguirre International, San Mateo, CA | |
| This workshop demonstrates effective ways of linking learners with low-end and
high-end technologies, such as evocative pictures, video, tapes, Email and Internet projects to increase communication and literacy skills. Examples will be linked to principles of engaged learning and other frameworks. Target audience: TU, STU, M, TR, Student Friendly
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11/11/99 2:00 PM |
Language Acquisition | |
| Workshop Title | Date, Time, Length |
| (PC 110) Is ESOL Making You Nuts? Let�s Make Peanut Butter! Evelyn Renner - Evelyn Renner & Associates, Anaheim, California | |
| How do we integrate ESOL into our Tutor Training Workshop? Can it be done? Join us on a great adventure for trainers, program managers and tutors. Discover how ESOL tutor training is similar to the training needed to be a great literacy tutor, and how ESOL and Literacy training can be combined! Take home great new handouts and learn about new activities for both the workshop and lessons. You�ll experience new things to do with your students or in your next tutor training workshop! Target audience: TR, M, TU
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11/10/99 9:00 AM |
| Culture, Language, and Resilience: A Foundation for Literacy DonnaMarie Marlow - Team Leader, Family & Workforce Literacy, U.S. Department Education, Office of Migrant Education, Washington, DC Beatriz Ceja - Education Program Consultant, Office of Migrant Education, Washington, DC | |
| ESOL students bring a variety of strengths into their learning environment.
Learn about the latest research in strength-based strategies (resilient characteristics and reading skill development, and brain research) that support the use of culturally-grounded literacy activities such as story-telling, game playing, values sharing, and goal setting. Target audience: GA, TU, BM, M, TR, PS
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11/12/99 3:30 PM |
| ESOL Reading, Writing and Technology Janet Isserlis - Project Director, Literacy Resources/RI, Brown University, Providence, RI | |
| A number of approaches to developing reading and writing with ESOL learners will be presented, including ways of integrating the use of technology into literacy work. Participants will be invited to identify areas of interest or concern, such as family literacy, ESOL and technology, so that the workshop best addresses their needs and interests. Target audience: TU, TR
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11/12/99 8:15 AM |
| Identifying and Accommodating the LD Adult ESOL Student Robin Schwarz - LD/ESL Specialist, ELI/American University, Washington, DC Margaret Kiernan - ESL Coordinating Teacher, Adult Education, Virginia Beach City Public Schools, Virginia Beach, VA | |
| This workshop will describe some �best practices� for screening ESOL students for learning disabilities and for accommodating and teaching them, especially within the context of a tutoring environment. 2 sessions: Complete workshop requires both sessions Target audience: GA, Student Friendly
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11/12/99 8:15 AM & 3:30 PM |
| Italian Scream Therapy for Trainers Evelyn Renner - Evelyn Renner & Associates, Anaheim, CA | |
| Trainers have to do it all! They must be able to deal with a broad range of weird things, and still be sure the information is complete and tutors are prepared for their experience. A great workshop for new and experienced trainers! Bring your great ideas, and your frustration or confusion about conducting the tutor training. We'll sort it out, mix it with some great new ideas, and a sense of humor. Target audience: TR
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11/12/99 8:15 AM |
| Taking ESOL from Pictures to Computers Heide Spruck Wrigley - Senior Research Associate, Aguirre International, San Mateo, CA Jim Powrie - Director of Development, Aguirre International, San Mateo, CA | |
| This workshop demonstrates effective ways of linking learners with low-end and
high-end technologies, such as evocative pictures, video, tapes, Email and Internet projects to increase communication and literacy skills. Examples will be linked to principles of engaged learning and other frameworks. Target audience: TU, STU, M, TR, Student Friendly
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11/11/99 2:00 PM |
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