Supporting ELLs in your classroom using WIDA Can-Do Descriptors

Participants in these sessions will: 

1. Demonstrate a basic knowledge of language acquisition and the WIDA Can-Do Descriptors 
2. Reflect on and use the tools practiced in the session to create a classroom environment where all students are actively engaged and contributing members, that supports content and language learning objectives.
   
3. Reflect on and create lesson plans and assessments that support all learners in the classroom.
   

Presenter: Lisa Bourial. All sessions held 4-5 pm at Churchill Junior High School.

Danielson Framework Components addressed by this series: 

• 1b: Demonstrating Knowledge of Students 
• 1f: Designing Student Assessments
• 2a: Creating an Environment of Respect & Rapport 
• 3a: Communicating with Students 
• 3d: Using Assessment in Instruction 
• 3e: Demonstrating Flexibility & Responsiveness 

Please register using the form below

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Lesson 01
Sept. 28

What is it like to be an English Language Learner? Get an introduction to the WIDA Can-Do Descriptors and review legal requirements surrounding ELLs.

Lesson 02
Sept. 29

Learn quick & easy ways to differentiate classroom activities to accommodate all learners. Develop lesson plans & gather tools and resources to support ELLs in the classroom.

Lesson 03
Oct. 05

Collaborate with colleagues across the District to create & adapt lessons to meet content & language learning needs.

Lesson 04
Oct. 19

Share/Reflect on our role as classroom teachers supporting ELLs, setting personal classroom goals, and what’s next.