Region 9 Bilingual/ESL/Migrant
October News, Updates, and Training Information
Welcome!
Access Key to BE/ESL/Migrant Livebinder: ESC92015
FALL 2016 Training Opportunities
ESL Academy Suite, October 4th, 11th, and 18th
Best Practices for ELL Instruction (Session 243424)- October 11th, 9:00 a.m.-4:00 a.m. @ Region 9
Bilingual & ESL Law (Session 242426)- October 18th, 9:00 a.m.-4:00 a.m. @ Region 9
Please note that these sessions are offered as suite for those that would like to become ESL certified, but each session is a stand alone training and can be taken as such.
For more information, please contact Rickey Santellana at rickey.santellana@esc9.net or 940-322-6928.
Prep for TExES 154 Supplemental, October 25th, (Session 243468)
Recommendation: Participants have attended a previous ESL Academy, recent ESL college course, or training with prior knowledge of content focusing on second language support.
This training will assist future ESL educators to become familiar with the 10 competencies tested on the 154 English as a Second Language Supplemental (ESL) test. Participants will gain insight on current practices in Second Language Acquisition, ESL methodology and a general understanding of program instruction to ensure success for English Language Learners. You will need to register for the computer assisted exam at http://www.texes.ets.org when planning to challenge the exam. Please refer to current TExES Registration Bulletin or the ETS TExES web site at wwww.texes.ets.org for information on test dates, test centers, fees, registration procedures and program policies.
Talk, Read, Talk, Write, October 25th (Session 228411)
Please note: There is a book fee of $25 per participant.
ELLs in Texas: What Teachers Need to Know, October 26th (Session 228453)
*Advocate for the local program(s)
*Overcome barriers to parent participation
*Create an accessible, interactive classroom
*Prioritize language development
Please note: There is a book fee of $25 per participant.
ESC Bilingual/ESL/Migrant TETN, October 27th, 9:00-11:00 am
Best Practices with ELLs, November 1st (Session 253246)
Cultural Awareness in the Classroom, November 14th (Session 253290)
Classroom instruction That Works for ELLs, December 1st (Session 253250)
Texas Gateway ELL Courses Available
- ELPS Academy
- ELPS for Administrators
- Implementing the ELPS in English Language Arts and Reading
- Implementing the ELPS in Mathematics
- Implementing the ELPS in Science
- Implementing the ELPS in Social Studies
- Private Non-Profit, Title III Part A services for PNP Schools
Resources:
- ELPS LIAG
- ELPS Instructional Tool
Upcoming Community Opportunities
Family Literacy Event
Best Practices for Reaching English Language Learners Tip
R9 BE/ESL/Migrant Team
Website: www.esc9.net
Location: 301 Loop 11, Wichita Falls, TX 76306
Phone: 940-322-6928