We wanted to remind you of some upcoming events and opportunities that focus on the unique needs of ELL/ESL learners. Click here to subscribe to the English Language Learner/Diversity listserv to get timely information on ESL/ELL opportunities.
ESL Advisory/Networking Meetings
All Heartland AEA area districts are invited to send a representative(s) to quarterly ESL Advisory/Networking meetings. Participants identify professional development needs and provide input on Title III support for the school year. They also find out firsthand about mini grant opportunities for implementation in their districts.
Remaining Dates: December 4, 2012; February 5, 2013; May 7, 2013
Time: 4:00-5:00 p.m.
Location: Heartland AEA Johnston Regional Education Center (6500 Corporate Drive), Room 13B
Implementing a Quality ESL Program: A Day Seminar for Administrator and Teacher Teams
Date: September 26, 2012
Time: 8:30 a.m.-3:30 p.m.
Location: Heartland AEA Johnston Regional Education Center (6500 Corporate Drive), Rooms 13A/B
Click here to register or register through the Heartland AEA Professional Development Catalog and put activity number ES006892111301 in the correct field.
Special Education Considerations for English Language Learners with Cristina Sanchez-Lopez
Dates: October 12-13, 2012
Time: 8:00 a.m.-4:30 p.m.
Location: Zion Lutheran Church (4300 Beaver Avenue, Des Moines)
More information to come. Please join the ESL Listserv.
Mid-TESOL (Regional Conference for Administrators and Teachers)
Dates: October 19-20, 2012 Time: 8:00 a.m.-4:30 p.m.
Location: Iowa State University
More information to come. Please join the ESL Listserv.
Iowa Culture and Language Conference
Dates: November 11-13, 2012
Location: Coralville Marriott Hotel and Conference Center, Coralville, IA
More information to come. Please join the ESL Listserv.
The Pearson SIOP for Teachers Virtual Institute
Title III will reimburse the registration fee and provide the text, Making Content Comprehensible for English Language Learners, for participation in the Pearson Virtual SIOP Training for Teachers. A $200 stipend will also be awarded to participants who complete the requirements of the institute and receive the certificate of completion. Teachers are encouraged to form study groups around this training and submit an electronic course proposal for license renewal or Drake credit. Please contact Pat Latham at platham@aea11.k12.ia.us with any questions.
Dates: October 15-November 5, 2012 or November 13-December 11, 2012
Location: Online Learning
Go to http://siop.pearson.com/ to register for the Virtual Institute.
Contact Pat Latham at platham@aea11.k12.ia.us for any questions about these ELL/ESL opportunities.
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