ELL Book Study:
Distinguishing Between Disability & Language Acquisition
Class Overview
Class Objectives
- Address the belief systems impacting the field of EL education.
- Build awareness of the ELL-specific issues that can arise during qualification for special education.
- Understand critical data pieces and a structured process to build clarity regarding when additional interventions are needed or if a special education referral is a reasonable option.
Logistics
- ELL Teachers
- Special Education Teachers
- Instructional Coaches
- Administrators
- Consultants
DATE:
- February 20th, 2024
LOCATION:
- Pocahontas PLAEA Office
- 500 NE 6th St, Pocahontas, IA
TIME:
- 9:00am - 3:00pm
Team Participation is Strongly Encouraged!
Materials Needed
None! Registered participants will receive copies of the following books, courtesy of Prairie Lakes AEA:
Meet Our Instructors
Jackie Christensen
PLAEA EL & Title III Consultant
Annette Benedict
PLAEA School Psychologist
Margo Kitzrow
PLAEA Speech & Language Pathologist
Registration Information
Course #: 226349
Section #: 318570
Last Day to Register: February 6th, 2024
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Questions?
Contact: Jackie Christensen (jchristensen@plaea.org)
Additional Professional Development Opportunities
Prairie Lakes AEA regularly provides PD opportunities and is continuously adding classes. A list of opportunities, which is updated regularly, can be found at this link: