Summer Academy #1: June 30 - July 3, 2008
Providing ACCESS to Academic Achievement through Language Development
Registration is now closed for this academy. Please contact Ilsa May for additional information on scheduling future professional development opportunities.
Level: Beginner
Description: This is an introductory workshop to the WIDA English Language Proficiency (ELP) Standards. Participants will learn how to use ELP Standards as a tool to help ELLs develop academic language abilities and access the content of academic subjects. Participants will receive a copy of the WIDA ELP Standards and a binder with materials that will help them implement the content of the workshop in their schools and classrooms.
Objectives - Participants will:
- Use the WIDA ELP standards for differentiation in the instruction & assessment of ELLs;
- Apply scaffolding techniques for the linguistic development of ELLs that are appropriate for their language level;
- Integrate language and content standards in planning, instruction and assessment;
- Use language assessment in educational planning and instruction of ELLs.
Learn more about the academy by viewing its Agenda & Objectives 
Price - $ 350
Payment options are check, credit card, purchase order.
Refund policy:
Registration fee is non-refundable. No refunds will be issued for cancellations or no-shows. If the event is cancelled, registrants will be reimbursed for registration fees only.
Hotel Accommodations - Edgewater Hotel at $62/night rate
WIDA provides hotel a rooming list. DO NOT contact the hotel directly. Academy participants are responsible for all hotel charges.
www.theedgewater.com
Travel arrangements: All travel expenses paid by attendees.
Airport in Madison: Dane County Regional Airport (DCRA)
About Madison - www.visitmadison.com
Contact us:
Ilsa May - Professional Development Outreach Specialist
608-890-1812
immay@wisc.edu
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