Academic Language Development & Disciplinary Literacy
Academic Language Development Series I, II, & III
Academic Language Development Series I, II, & III
Two additional Academic Language Development pathways are now available:
ALD Series II-Recommended for most staff for 2023-24 (focuses on academic language at the words, sentence, and message levels)
ALD Series III-Follows Series II (a deeper dive into strategies specifically supporting reading, writing, listening, and discussion).
New to SDJ? Please start with Series I.
Follow the SDJ Out of District PD process on MLP/Frontline for PD hours. Attach responses and certificate to the form.
Ellevation is accessible through ClassLink.
WI educators have access to 8 self-paced workshops through the WIDA Secure Portal. Topics include strategies for working with long-term English learners (ELs), using home languages in the classroom, and ways of developing language in science, social studies, and math classrooms. See the linked flier for a list of all workshop topics and access information.
WI educators have access to 8 self-paced workshops through the WIDA Secure Portal. Topics include strategies for working with long-term English learners (ELs), using home languages in the classroom, and ways of developing language in science, social studies, and math classrooms. See the linked flier for a list of all workshop topics and access information.
Staff who do not yet have a WIDA Secure Portal account should email Peggy Karleski at pkarleski@janesville.k12.wi.us.