Virtual English Learner Summer
Education Service Center Region 11
May-July 2020 EL Professional Learning Offerings
May 2020
5/14/2020
Region 11 ESL Teacher Collaborative
3:00-4:00 p.m. via Zoom
Presenter: Melanie Yocom and Guest ESL Teachers
Register here: https://registration.esc11.net/catalog/sessions/25624/4871
5/19/2020
EL Tuesday Talks: Q&A for English Learner Requirements (EL Directors/Coordinators)
1:00-2:00 p.m. via Zoom
Presenter: Melanie Yocom
Register here: https://registration.esc11.net/catalog/sessions/25622/48718
5/21/2020
Region 11 Bilingual Teacher Collaborative
3:00-4:00 p.m. via Zoom
Presenter: Melanie Yocom, Elena Guerrero, and Guest Bilingual Teachers
Register here: https://registration.esc11.net/catalog/sessions/25626/48912
5/26/2020
Overview of English Learner Program Implementation Rubrics and Tools (EL Directors/Coordinators)
1:00-2:00 p.m. via Zoom
Presenter: Melanie Yocom
Register here: https://registration.esc11.net/catalog/sessions/25633/48728
5/27/2020
Let's Review the Components of Reading Instruction (ELAR/SLAR)
10:00-11:00 a.m. via Zoom
Presenter: Elena Guerrero
Register here: https://registration.esc11.net/catalog/sessions/25794/48981
June 2020
6/3/2020
Help, I Have a Newcomer!
9:00-11:00 a.m. via Zoom
Presenter: Melanie Yocom
Register here: https://registration.esc11.net/catalog/sessions/25629/48727
6/3/2020
All about the Language Differences (English/Spanish) in Teaching Phonics
10:00-11:00 a.m. via Zoom
Presenter: Elena Guerrero
Register here: https://registration.esc11.net/catalog/sessions/25795/48982
6/10/2020-8/12/2020
ESL Supplemental (154) TExES Online Preparation Course (Independent Study)
Register here: https://registration.esc11.net/catalog/sessions/21144/46835
Bite-Sized Language Acquisition, Instruction, and Advocacy for English Learners
10:00-11:00 a.m. via Zoom
Presenter: Melanie Yocom
Register here: https://registration.esc11.net/catalog/sessions/25705/48828
6/17/2020
A new year on the horizon! Preparing for a Balanced Literacy Classroom
10:00-11:00 a.m. via Zoom
Presenter: Elena Guerrero
Register here: https://registration.esc11.net/catalog/sessions/24039/48983
I’m ESL Certified, Now What?!
9:00-11:00 a.m. via Zoom
Presenter: Melanie Yocom
Register here:
https://registration.esc11.net/catalog/sessions/24325/46366
6/22-July 31st
Bilingual/ESL Program Overview: The "Why" Behind Serving ELs & What to Expect (Online, self-paced course)
Register here: https://registration.esc11.net/catalog/sessions/25982/49283
Bite-Sized EL Newcomer Survival for Students and Teachers
9:30-10:30 a.m. via Zoom
Presenter: Melanie Yocom
Register here: https://registration.esc11.net/catalog/sessions/25708/48832
1:00-2:00 p.m. via Zoom
Presenters: Melanie Yocom
Register here: https://registration.esc11.net/catalog/sessions/25622/48719
6/24/2020
Considering the gaps for guided reading instruction in grades 3-5
10:00-11:00 a.m. via Zoom
Presenter: Elena Guerrero
Register here: https://registration.esc11.net/catalog/sessions/25796/48984
Region 11 Bilingual/ESL Teacher Collaborative (combined session for a guest speaker)
10:00-11:00 a.m. via Zoom
Presenters: Melanie Yocom and Elena Guerrero
Guest Speaker: Dr. Sandy Benavidez
Topic: Meeting the affective needs of ELs in response to COVID-19
Register here: https://registration.esc11.net/catalog/sessions/25626/48913
Annual LPAC Training TBD
July 2020
7/6/2020
Keys to Comprehension (ELAR/SLAR): One skill at a time Part 1
Focus on establishing the purpose for reading and generating question.
10:00-11:00 a.m. via Zoom
Presenter: Elena Guerrero
Registration coming soon.
7/9/2020
Keys to Comprehension (ELAR/SLAR): One skill at a time Part 2
Focus on making predictions and creating mental images
10:00-11:00 a.m. via Zoom
Presenter: Elena Guerrero
Registration coming soon.
7/13/2020
Keys to Comprehension (ELAR/SLAR): One skill at a time Part 3
Focus on making connections and making inferences
10:00-11:00 a.m. via Zoom
Presenter: Elena Guerrero
Registration coming soon.
Bite-Sized Read, Write, Speak for English Learners
10:00-11:00 a.m. via Zoom
Presenter: Melanie Yocom
Register here: https://registration.esc11.net/catalog/sessions/25710/48835
7/20/2020
Keys to Comprehension (ELAR/SLAR): One skill at a time Part 4
Focus on evaluating details and synthesizing information
10:00-11:00 a.m. via Zoom
Presenter: Elena Guerrero
Registration coming soon.
7/21/2020
Part 1 of 2
Supporting ELs in Reading Workshop: The What and How
10:00-11:00 a.m. via Zoom
Presenter: Elena Guerrero
Registration coming soon.
7/22/2020
Keys to Comprehension (ELAR/SLAR): One skill at a time Part 5
Focus on monitor comprehension and reflection
10:00-11:00 a.m. via Zoom
Presenter: Elena Guerrero
Registration coming soon.
7/28/2020
Part 2 of 2
Supporting ELs in Reading Workshop: The What and How
10:00-11:00 a.m. via Zoom
Presenter: Elena Guerrero
Registration coming soon.
EL Tuesday Talks: Q&A for English Learner Requirements (EL Directors/Coordinators)
1:00-2:00 via Zoom
Presenters: Melanie Yocom
Register here: https://registration.esc11.net/catalog/sessions/25622/48720
Bite-Sized Language-Rich Classrooms for English Learners
10:00-11:00 a.m. via Zoom
Presenter: Melanie Yocom
Register here: https://registration.esc11.net/catalog/sessions/25709/48833
Region 11 Bilingual Teacher Collaborative
Topic: Planning for Beginning of the Year
10:00-11:00 a.m. via Zoom
Presenters: Melanie Yocom and Elena Guerrero
Register here: https://registration.esc11.net/catalog/sessions/25626/48915
7/31/2020
Region 11 ESL Teacher Collaborative
Topic: Planning for Beginning of the Year
Presenters: Melanie Yocom
10:00-11:00 a.m. via Zoom
Register here: https://registration.esc11.net/catalog/sessions/25624/48916