Summer Academy #2: July 14-18, 2008
Collaborating to Meet the Needs of ELLs
Registration is now closed for this academy. Please contact Ilsa May for additional information on scheduling future professional development opportunities.
Level: Intermediate
Description: Through this workshop, participants will learn how to collaborate with their colleagues to enhance the educational opportunities of educating ELLs. This workshop is ideal for teams, teacher pairs, or instructional coaches who need to work collaboratively in planning the instruction and assessment of ELLs. The workshop will focus on co-planning and co-teaching techniques in a variety of settings. Teams will leave with a collaborative focused on the needs of ELLs at their site.
Objectives - Participants will:
- Implement a variety of co-teaching models for the delivery of instruction of ELLs;
- Learn about key steps when co-planning for instruction and assessment of ELLs;
- Use the WIDA ELP standards as a basis for instructional planning for language and academic growth;
- Learn about different ways to sustain collaboration and problem-solve team issues;
- Use the knowledge and experience from this workshop to develop a plan for collaboration at their site.
Learn more about the academy by viewing its Agenda & Objectives 
Price - $400
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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