District PD Opportunities
2015 L.I.E.P. (ELL) Fall Newsletter
From E.L.L. to L.I.E.P.
Recently, the federal government changed the English Language Learner program title to the "Language Instruction Education Program".
At College Community we have approximately 120 EL (English learner) students with 31 countries represented and over 20 different languages spoken. The number of students has increased the past two years and based on statewide data that trend will continue. We invite you to partake in any or all of these wonderful opportunities.
Professional Development Opportunities
September: SIOP Training-Grant Wood
GWAEA will be offering Introduction to Sheltered Instruction (SIOP) beginning Saturday Sept. 19th at GWAEA in Cedar Rapids. While the course is designed to provide information for teachers and other educators on improving instruction for students who are identified as English Language Learners, the research based strategies shared have been found to benefit all students. The course offering is free of charge, but is available for 1 hour of license renewal ($25), Morningside ($75) or Drake credit($100).
Sept. 19, 2015 8:30 – 4
Oct. 3 8:30 – 4
Oct. 20 from 5-7
The link to information and registration is:
http://www.aea10.k12.ia.us/profdev/coursesdetail.cfm?class=30386
Please, contact Lynn Tiemann with questions.
Lynn Tiemann
ELL Consultant
Speech-Language Pathologist
Grant Wood Area Education Agency
4401 Sixth Street SW
Cedar Rapids, IA 52404
319-399-6811
October: ELL Basics 101-At Prairie
What: This is a "basic" overview of English Learners at College Community. ELL population demographics, nuances associated with particular countries, entrance process, language levels, emotional/behavioral stages, communication resources, district accommodations for EL’s in mainstream classrooms, quick modifications that can be used for any assessments, professional development options, and time for discussion/questions.
When: Thursday, October 22, 2015, from 4-6pm. High School study hall room. If interested, contact Amy Miner (aminer@crprairie.org) for more details. A standard district hourly wage is available to participants.
November: Iowa Culture and Language Conference-Coralville
Nov. 9-11 (Can attend 1 day)
An amazing conference with moving speakers, dynamic conference sessions, and information that will enhance your teaching skills for ALL students not just EL students.
If interested, perspective applicants will need to send a complete scholarship application to Erlene Spicer by Sept. 22nd. Contact a member of the LIEP team for the grant application.
Preference is given to certified staff members that are in direct contact with ELL students. Once your grant scholarship application is approved, Title III funding will pay for registration fees for K-12 mainstream teachers and administrators to attend one day of the conference and will reimburse the district for substitute teachers.
To view the conference details:
DO NOT sign up until your grant is submitted and approved.
Anytime: Professional Learning Board Online Teacher Relicensure and PD Courses
https://k12teacherstaffdevelopment.com/tlb/
$99-discounted to ISEA members
Make sure to fill out : Staff Hub, Business Office, Forms, Educational Lane Advancement, Course Approval Request Form to seek district approval for the class.
Anytime-University of La Verne
http://www.pdcourses.net/courses.php?cat_id=12&sub_id=26
Achieving Success for English Language Learners
Multicultural Classroom
Teaching the Latino Student
The Differentiated Classroom
Bridging the Culture and Poverty Gap in Education
Becoming a More Effective Teacher
Credits: 3 - Cost: $345.00
Make sure to fill out : Staff Hub, Business Office, Forms, Educational Lane Advancement, Course Approval Request Form to seek district approval for the class.
Donations
Language Instruction Education Program (L.I.E.P) Team
Director of Elementary Education & Innovation
Prairie Heights and Prairie Hill Elementary
Prairie View, Prairie Ridge Elem., and Prairie Creek Intermediate
Prairie Point Middle School & 9th Grade Academy
Prairie Creek Intermediate and Prairie High School
‒Oliver Wendell Holmes