Fall 2017 Workshops
Bilingual/ESL/Title III
August 1 - Early-Bird LPAC (Returning Coordinators) AM
Workshop # 603233 - This half day AM session (9:00 - 12:00) will cover updates to the guidelines of the LPAC process for experienced coordinators.
August 2 - 154 TEXES ESL SUPPLEMENTAL REVIEW COURSE
Workshop # 603232 - Participants will review content and prepare for the TExES ESL Supplemental Exam.
August 3 - Woodcock Munoz Language Survey III
Workshop # 610923 - Participants will receive information and training on the administration and interpretation of the WMLS III.
August 29 - New Coordinator Boot Camp Day 1
Workshop # 603234 - This is day one of a four day cohort for new Bilingual/ESL campus coordinators. This session will be an introduction to the LPAC framework and requirements for beginning of the year.
August 30 - LPAC Training (Returning Coordinators) AM
Workshop # 603235 - This half day AM session (9:00 - 12:00) will cover updates to the guidelines of the LPAC process for experienced coordinators.
August 30 - LPAC Training (Returning Coordinators) PM
Workshop # 603236- This half day PM session (1:00 - 4:00) will cover updates to the guidelines of the LPAC process for experienced coordinators.
September 6 - LPAC Training
Workshop # 603249 - This full day LPAC training will provide new or returning coordinators with an in-depth look at the LPAC process for ELLs.
September 8 - New Coordinator Boot Camp Day 2
Workshop # 568308 - This is day two of a five day cohort for new Bilingual/ESL coordinators. This session will take an in-depth look at the LPAC process and framework.
September 12 - Woodcock Munoz Language Survey
Workshop # 623958 - This session will be conducted as a webinar to train participants of administration and interpretation of the classic Woodcock Munoz Oral Language Survey.
September 13 - 154 TExES ESL Supplemental Review Course
Workshop # 569302 - Participants will review content and prepare for the TExES ESL Supplemental Exam.
September 14 - DynEd Instructional Training (AM)
Workshop # 620016 - Title III SSA members will receive information on getting started with the DynEd program for English Language Acquisition.
September 14 - DynEd Refresher Training (PM)
Workshop # 620020 - Title III SSA members will receive support for ongoing use of the DynEd program.
September 19 - Title III SSA - Unraveling the Mystery
Workshop # 623995 - Participants in the Title III SSA will receive information about member requirements and benefits.
September 19 - Title III Services for PNP Schools
Workshop # 623999 - Participants will receive information about consulting with private non-profit schools within their boundaries about services for ELL students.
September 22 - Differentiated Instruction for ELLs
Workshop # 629573 - Participants will explore ways to differentiate content area instruction and assessment for ELLs.
September 26 - Dyslexia Academy Module 3
Workshop # 622561 - This is the third module of five developed to assist school districts in the identification of students with dyslexia. Module 3 will focus on considerations for ELLs.
September 27 - Title III Family Engagement
Workshop # 624000 - Participants will receive a variety of ideas and activities to fulfill the family engagement requirements of Title III.
September 28 - Language Rich Classroom
Workshop # 617192 - Participants in this workshop will receive training in sheltered strategies and linguistic accommodations to improve instruction for ELLs.
October 5 - ELPS to TELPAS: Connecting the Dots
Workshop # 617191 - Participants will gain an understanding of using the PLDs and TELPAS ratings along with the ELPS to design lessons that develop English language proficiency.
October 12 - New Coordinator Boot Camp Day 2
Workshop # 603252 - This is day two of a four day cohort for new Bilingual/ESL coordinators. This session will focus on PEIMS coding for ELLs and completing the exception/waiver process.
October 17 - Fall 2017 BL/ESL/TIII Dir/Coord Mtg (AM)
Workshop # 617198 - Participants will receive updates related to Title III/Bilingual/ESL programs, assessment updates, and exceptions and waivers.
October 18 - 154 TEXES ESL SUPPLEMENTAL REVIEW COURSE
Workshop # 617156 - Participants will review content and prepare for the TExES ESL Supplemental Exam.
November 16 - 154 TEXES ESL SUPPLEMENTAL REVIEW COURSE
Workshop # 617163 - Participants will review content and prepare for the TExES ESL Supplemental Exam.
November 30 - Writing Between Languages
Workshop # 632016 - Participants will discover how writing instruction for ELLs goes beyond language practice. They will explore the book "Writing Between Languages: How English Language Learners Make the Transition to Fluency" by Fu and Cummins.
December 6 - 154 TEXES ESL SUPPLEMENTAL REVIEW COURSE
Workshop # 617165 - Participants will review content and prepare for the TExES ESL Supplemental Exam.
December 12 - Region 16 Assessment Conference
Workshop # 618670 - Participants will receive highlights , important information and updates from the 2017-2018 Texas Assessment Conference.