Workshops
All events will be held virtually until further notice.
Community and Professional Organizations
Virtual Asynchronous Opportunities
Authentic Communication
Opens 7/9 at 8:00am, closes 7/22 at 11:59pm
During this asynchronous course, participants will explore resources for authentic communication including cultivating conversation mindsets and cultures, building up ideas, collaborative arguments, conversations across disciplines, and assessing conversations.
CTLE Credits: 6
Supporting ELLs in ELA (K-4)
Opens 7/26 at 8:00am, closes 7/30 at 11:59pm
In this asynchronous course in Google classroom, participants will plan for the linguistic demand of their content, learn how to differentiate by the English proficiency level of their students, and have a choice of focus on vocabulary, reading comprehension, or writing.
CTLE Credits: 3
Supporting ELLs in Math (K-4)
Opens 7/26 at 8:00am, closes 7/30 at 11:59pm
In this asynchronous course in Google classroom, participants will plan for the linguistic demand of their content, learn how to differentiate by the English proficiency level of their students, and have a choice of focus on vocabulary, word problems, or academic conversations about math.
CTLE Credits: 3
Enhancing Presentations for English Language Learners
Opens 8/2 at 8:00am, closes 8/16 at 11:59pm
This asynchronous course will look at how Zen Presentations and Pecha Kucha Presentations can support and clarify our mini-lessons for English Language Learners and be models for student presentations.
CTLE Credits: 3
Supporting ELLs in ELA (5-12)
Opens 8/2 at 8:00am, closes 8/6 at 11:59pm
In this asynchronous course in Google classroom, participants will plan for the linguistic demand of their content, learn how to differentiate by the English proficiency level of their students, and have a choice of focus on vocabulary, reading comprehension, or writing.
CLTE Credits: 3
Supporting ELLs in Math (5-12)
Opens 8/2 at 8:00am, closes 8/6 at 11:59pm
In this asynchronous course in Google classroom, participants will plan for the linguistic demand of their content, learn how to differentiate by the English proficiency level of their students, and have a choice of focus on vocabulary, word problems, or academic conversations about math.
CTLE Credits: 3
Virtual Synchronous Opportunities
Visual Literacy: Sketchnoting
7/13 from 10:00am-11:30am
In this session, participants will explore the benefits of visual note-taking as a transformative and innovative technique for MLLs to showcase their understanding of concepts across content areas.
CTLE Credits: 1.5
Introduction to ENL Instruction
Second language acquisition, levels of language proficiency, and an introduction to culturally responsive and sustaining pedagogy will be discussed in this 90-minute session. This session is intended for educators who are brand new to working with English language learners. (No experienced ENL teachers, please!)
These are repeated sessions. Please only sign up for one date/time.
CTLE Credits: 1.5
Title III Consortium Meeting
7/21 from 10:00am-11:30am
In this session, Title III administrators will learn about allowable/unallowable expenses, required documentation, and submission deadlines to access Title III funds via the Title III Consortium.
This meeting is for administrators only.
CTLE Credits: 1.5
Promoting Oral Language Development for English Language Learners
7/21 from 10:00am-11:00am
In this session, participants will recognize the importance of oral language development as a foundation of academic success. Participants will explore a framework by Nancy Motley to structure lessons that promote a language-rich environment called Talk, Read, Talk, Write (TRTW).
CTLE Credits: 1
Emerging Multilingual Learners in Pre-K
8/3 from 10:30am-12:00pm
This session will discuss the Emerging Multilingual Learner (EMLs) Language Profile for prekindergarten students and considerations for identification, instructional planning and programming. This session is open to Pre-K educators of emerging multilingual learners and program directors.
CTLE Credits: 1.5
Examining the Social Emotional Learning Benchmarks and Culturally Responsive Education Framework
8/5 from 10:00am-12:00pm
This interactive workshop will have participants look at the shared goals of the NYSED Social Emotional Learning benchmarks and NYSED Culturally Responsive and Sustaining Education Framework principles. We will examine these goals through each lens to determine what tools each framework offers us. Participants will engage in reflective conversations and make connections to practice.
CTLE Credits: 2
Working with Interpreters and Translators in Educational Settings
8/12 from 10:00am-12:00pm
Educators will be provided structures and the resources to effective and efficiently work with interpreters and translators.
CTLE Credits: 2
Multilingual Matters Book Club
A monthly educator book club to discuss topics related to migration, multilingualism, and multiculturalism. Through our reflection we will discuss implication to instructional practices, and student/family engagement as it relates to our English Language Learning population in Western New York.
The book for July will be The Distance Between Us by Reyna Grande.
CTLE Credits: 1
As part of the WNY Multilingual Teacher Summit, the Multilingual Matters Book Club will host a discussion on Sandra Uwiringiyimana's How Dare the Sun Rise.
Through our reflection we will discuss implication to instructional practices, social-emotional supports, and student/family engagement as it relates to our English Language Learning population in Western New York.
CTLE Credits: 1
Hybrid/In-Person Opportunities
NYSITELL
In this hybrid course, you will learn everything you need to know to successfully administer the NYSITELL from intake, to testing, to placement. This course will take approximately 3 hours. Course work of the Pear Deck Presentation and Quiz must be completed prior to the Zoom Q&A session.
This is a repeated event.
CTLE Credits: 3
ELL Administrators Meeting
8/16 from 10:00am-12:00pm (in person only)
8/17 from 1:00pm-3:00pm (virtual only)
In this meeting for ELL administrators, we will provide updates from NYSED OBEWL, data, reporting updates, and professional development opportunities for 2021-2022.
This meeting is for administrators only.
These are repeated sessions. Please only sign up for one date/time.
CTLE Credits: 2
Upcoming Conferences
WNY Multilingual Teacher Summit
8/17-8/19 from 9am-3pm each day. Participants may read detailed descriptions and sign up for events of their choosing by visiting our Smore conference page. You must pre-register for events in order to receive CTLE credit.