Contact: Kelly Dever, dever@esclc.org
2025-2026: OCT 8 | DEC 8 | MAR 9 | MAY 12
Registration and payment (if non-member) is required for each date you plan to attend.
The EL Teacher Network is a professional learning community designed to support educators who serve English Learners. Through this network, teachers gain access to high-quality training opportunities, timely updates from the Ohio Department of Education and Workforce (ODEW), and valuable peer-to-peer connections.
Contact Hrs: 5.5
Facilitator: Kelly Dever
Event Fee: Free - EL Consortium Members* | $50 - Non-Members
*EL Consortium Districts: Amherst, Avon Lake, Clearview, Edison, Huron, Midview, North Ridgeville, Oberlin, Perkins, Sheffield-Sheffield Lake, S. Central, Wellington
Target Audience: Classroom Teachers and EL Teachers
Join us for an engaging introduction to the Sheltered Instruction Observation Protocol (SIOP®) Model—a research-based framework proven to make grade-level content accessible while promoting English Learners’ academic language development.
In this session, educators will:
Gain an overview of the eight SIOP components
Learn practical strategies for lesson planning and delivery
Discover ways to engage all learners and build language skills
This training is perfect for teachers new to SIOP or looking to strengthen their practice with English Learners.
Date: Jan 26, 2026
Time: 8:30 am - 3:00 pm
Location: ESC of Lorain County
Facilitator: Kelly Dever
Event Fee: Free - EL Consortium Members* | $50 - Non-Members
*EL Consortium Districts: Amherst, Avon Lake, Clearview, Edison, Huron, Midview, North Ridgeville, Oberlin, Perkins, Sheffield-Sheffield Lake, S. Central, Wellington
Registration Assistance: Debbie Shannon - shannon@esclc.org or 440.324.5777 x1112
MEETING DATES: SEPT 29 | MAR 16
(click date link to register)
Target Audience: EL Consortium Members
These meetings provide districts with key updates and guidance to ensure federal Title III compliance. Members will review requirements, receive state and federal updates, and collaborate on best practices for supporting English Learners and immigrant students.
Facilitator: Kelly Dever
Contact Hrs: 1
Registration Assistance: Debbie Shannon, shannon@esclc.org or 440.324.5777 x1112