ESL FOCUS TRAINING
5.18.2017
Thursday, May 18, 2017 5:00-6:30 PM ** Webb Middle School
1. Welcome. Introductions. Refreshments
2. Updates and Announcements
3. Summer School Updates
4. FOCUS Strategies- The latest and greatest online applications for your classroom
- Find your interest
- Choose your menu of applications
Event Information
Time and Location Details- Webb Middle School
- Training will be held in the Library
- Register in HCP to receive stipend for attendance - 82954
- Bring your laptop, iPad, chrome book, and any other technology you use for teaching
- All teachers of ELLS are welcome to attend, including ALL subject area teachers.
When?
Thursday, May 18, 2017, 05:00 PM
Where?
Webb Middle School, East Saint Johns Avenue, Austin, TX, United States
Activities and tools we will explore:
- An interactive powerpoint using Nearpod
- Reading support apps
- Interactive technological activities featuring augmented reality
- Practice using STAAR Supports by using an Google Extension to prepare students for the digital STAAR format
- And more!
Contact
Cindy Lasseter (Middle School Coordinator) cynthia.lasseter@austinisd.org
Dr. Harishini Ernest (High School Coordinator) harishini.ernest@austinisd.org
Barbara Adkisson (ELA ELL Curriculum Specialist) barbara.adkisson@austinisd.org
Maria Gandara (Science and Math ELL Curriculum Specialist) maria.gandara@austinisd.org
Paul Kastava (Social Studies ELL Curriculum Specialist) paul.kastava@austinisd.org