Book Studies
Advocating for English Learners
During this asynchronous on-demand book study, participants will explore strategies to become stronger advocates for multilingual learners (MLs) in their context by exploring topics such as:
Collaborating to expand advocacy for MLs
ML advocacy recommendations for school and district administrators
Increasing ML family engagement Advocacy through effective instruction and assessment of MLs
Advocating for MLs' success beyond grade 12
Facilitator: SupportEd
Dates: January 2, 2024 - Mar 31, 2024 (Self-Paced)
Location: Virtual
CTLE: 20 hours - All parts must be completed to receive CTLE credits.
Breaking Down the Wall: Essential Shifts for English Learners' Success
“If we can assume mutual ownership, if we can connect instruction to all children’s personal, social, cultural and linguistic identities, then all students will achieve.” In this self- paced book study, you will read and discuss research and strategies that help shift educators into an asset-based approach to unlock the full potential of our ELL students and students who speak a language other than English at Home.
Facilitator: Mid-State RBERN
Dates: 1/29/24 - 5/31/24 (Open Enrollment)
Location: Virtual via Google Classroom
CTLE: 20 hours - All parts must be completed to receive CTLE credits.
You will receive instructions for joining the Google Classroom and accessing the book on Sora.
Culturally Responsive Teaching
During this asynchronous on-demand book study, participants will explore research-based and practical tools for implementing culturally relevant teaching in their context by exploring topics such as:
Building cultural competency,
Placing students at the center of learning,
Leveraging students' linguistic and cultural backgrounds, and
Uniting students' schools, families, and communities.
Facilitator: SupportEd
Dates: April 1, 2024 - June 16, 2024 (Self-Paced)
Location: Virtual
CTLE: 20 hours - All parts must be completed to receive CTLE credits.
Engage Every Family: Five Simple Principles
The author of "Engage Every Family: Five Simple Principles," Dr. Steven Constantino, poses the following questions:
Why haven't we been more successful in engaging every family in the educational lives of their children?
Why do we still struggle with the notion of engaging every family as a conduit to improved student learning?
This book outlines a pathway and process to engage every family, including those families that have been traditionally disengaged or disenfranchised. This book explores five simple principles and provides opportunities for reflection about implicit bias, equitable learning outcomes, and the role family engagement plays. It also provides a deeper dive into the idea of family efficacy and the importance of developing trusting relationships. Join us for this book study to learn about the powerful impact that the Five Simple Principles for family engagement can have on student achievement.
Facilitator: Mid-State RBERN
Dates: 1/29/24 - 5/31/24 (Open Enrollment)
Location: Virtual via Google Classroom
CTLE: 15 hours - All parts must be completed to receive CTLE credits.
You will receive instructions for joining the Google Classroom and accessing the book on Sora.
Unlocking English Learners' Potential: Strategies for Making Content Accessible
Looking for tools and strategies to support ELL learning and language development? Look no further than "Unlocking English Learners' Potential: Strategies for Making Content Accessible” by Drs. Diane Staehr and Sydney Snyder of SupportEd. In this self-paced Book Study, participants will explore pathways to ensure ELLs are positioned to access content and acquire language for academic success.
Facilitator: Mid-State RBERN
Dates: 1/29/24 - 5/31/24 (Open Enrollment)
Location: Virtual via Google Classroom
CTLE: 20 hours - All parts must be completed to receive CTLE credits.
You will receive instructions for joining the Google Classroom and accessing the book on Sora.
