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MANDATORY SESSION FOR:
ESL ELAR TEACHERS GRADES 6-12
AVAILABLE TO:
ELAR TEACHERS 6-12 WHO SERVE BEGINNING AND INTERMEDIATE LEVEL ENGLISH LEARNERS IN A GENERAL EDUCATION CLASSROOM
ESL LIAISONS
Secondary ESL ELAR: Curriculum Updates
Secondary ESL ELAR: Curriculum Updates
Description: The linguistically accommodated curriculum for ESL ELAR classes has been revised and updated to include StudySync instructional materials and additional ESL instructional practices. This course provides teachers an overview of the changes and opportunity to dig into Unit 1.
Credits: 3 hours Mandatory August for appropriate teachers
Other Credit: 3 Sheltered Instruction Credits
Format: Asynchronous Canvas course
Enroll in the Canvas course for the session of your choice. You will be enrolled by the course instructor and granted credit in Eduphoria after the end of the course window.
Session Dates and Links:
June & July Window: June 14 - July 30
Enroll in Canvas Course: https://lisdtx.instructure.com/enroll/GLDWJ3
August Window: August 2
Enroll in Canvas Course: https://lisdtx.instructure.com/enroll/NT8KAN
Other Information: This course is designed for middle school and high school ESL teachers who implement a linguistically accommodated curriculum in the following courses:
Middle School: ELAR Newcomer ESL and MS ELAR Intermediate ESL
High School: Multicultural Lit AY, ESOL 1 AY, and ESOL 2 AY, Sheltered English 3, Sheltered English 4.
The Secondary ESL Department will be closed June 24 - July 11. All messages regarding online courses that are received during this time will be responded to on July 12 when we reopen.
Contact: Danielle Emery - emeryd@lisd.net
MANDATORY SESSION FOR:
NEW HIRE ESL ELAR TEACHERS GRADES 6-12
Secondary ELAR New Hire Curriculum Day
Secondary ELAR New Hire Curriculum Day
Description: MS and HS ELAR Teachers new to LISD will learn about district curriculum resources and instructional practices.
Credits: 3 hours mandatory August for new hires
Other Credit:
Format: Blended Webex and Synchronous Canvas course
Session Dates and Links: August 2, 2021 - 8:30 AM - Noon
Enroll in Eduphoria:
Other Information:
Contact: Sean Hood - hoodsg@lisd.net
Optional ESL Learning Opportunities
ESL Certification Courses
LISD ESL Certification Content Review
LISD ESL Certification Content Review
Description: This self-paced, online course is designed to guide teachers through a review of the content covered on the TExES English as a Second Language (ESL) Supplemental Certification Exam and is intended to provide participants with a foundation in language acquisition theory, instructional practices, and research related to language programs.
This course incorporates sections of the book, English Learners in American Classrooms.
Credits: 12 Trade Credits
Format: Asynchronous Canvas Course
Session Dates and Links: May 22 - August 1
Enroll in Canvas course: https://lisdtx.instructure.com/enroll/ANJ888
Other Information: To request a copy of the book, please complete this form: Book Request
Books will be delivered to campus if request is received by May 17.
Books will need to be picked up from LISD Welcome Center if requested after May 17.
The Secondary ESL Department will be closed June 24 - July 11. All book requests and messages regarding online courses that are received during this time will be responded to on July 12 when we reopen.
Contact: Danielle Emery - emeryd@lisd.net
TEA ESL Certification Training
TEA ESL Certification Training
Description: Description from TEA: "The purpose of this online course is to provide supplemental training on Domain I, II and III of the TExES (ESL) Supplemental #154 exam. This online course will review in context the significance of ESL education in public schools in Texas, explain the historical background across the United States, and specifically define terminology within each competency’s descriptive statements or components. The preparation course is free to Texas educators seeking ESL certification in order to build capacity in their Local Education Agency (LEA)."
Credits: 12 Trade Credits
Requesting Credit: Participants will need to submit their certificate of completion in Eduphoria to request credit for this learning.
To learn more about this process, visit the Professional Learning page: https://www.lisd.net/Page/22799
Format: Asynchronous Course Facilitated by TEA
Session Dates and Links: Continuously available
Set up an account and begin your learning at txeslprep.org
Other Information: This course is designed and managed by staff at the Texas Education Agency (TEA). For any technical issues or questions about content, please contact the course instructor through the contact information provided on the course page.
LISD Contact: Danielle Emery - emeryd@lisd.net
ESL Instructional Strategies Courses
Secondary: Supporting English Learners
Secondary: Supporting English Learners
Description: This course consists of a series of webinars created by Saddleback Publishing and Seidlitz Education from December 2020 through April 2021. The webinars focus on instructional strategies to support secondary English Learners in content area classrooms.
This course is open to all secondary staff. The learning is most applicable to classroom teachers. Aides and Liaisons may also find helpful strategies they can use in their roles supporting students.
Credits: 1-8 trade credits possible, depending on selected activities
Format: Asynchronous Canvas Course
Enroll in the Canvas course. You will be enrolled by the course instructor and granted credit in Eduphoria after the end of the course window.
Session Dates and Links: May 22 - August 1
Enroll in Canvas course: https://lisdtx.instructure.com/enroll/KHRJFY
Other Information: The Secondary ESL Department will be closed June 24 - July 11. All messages regarding online courses that are received during this time will be responded to on July 12 when we reopen.
Contact: Danielle Emery - emeryd@lisd.net
Secondary ESL: Title III Symposium - July 22-23
Secondary ESL: Title III Symposium - July 22-23
Description: This year, TEA will be hosting the Title III Symposium in a VIRTUAL format that is completely FREE for participants to enjoy! All information about the event will be shared through the Canvas course linked below, including registration instructions, sessions offered, and materials provided.
Credits: 12 Trade Credits
Format: Synchronous Canvas Course with Webex discussions scheduled
Enroll in the Canvas course. You will be enrolled by the course instructor and granted credit in Eduphoria after the end of the course window.
Session Dates and Links: Enroll by July 15. Event is July 22 & 23
Enroll in Canvas course: https://lisdtx.instructure.com/enroll/BKKC4B
Other Information: The Secondary ESL Department will be closed June 24 - July 11. All messages regarding online courses that are received during this time will be responded to on July 12 when we reopen.
Contact: Danielle Emery - emeryd@lisd.net
All Level: Sheltered Instruction
All Level: Sheltered Instruction
Description: This course will use various approaches, techniques and strategies to ensure that grade-level instruction provided in English addresses both content and language goals for student success. Through this course, students master the required essential knowledge and skills to become proficient in the English language through intentional scaffolding of language, interactive resources and providing accommodation for language.
Credits: 3 Trade Credits
Format: Asynchronous Canvas Course
Enroll in the Canvas course. You will be enrolled by the course instructor and granted credit in Eduphoria after the end of the course window.
Session Dates and Links: May 22 - August 1
Enroll in Canvas course: https://lisdtx.instructure.com/enroll/EAKL38
Other Information:
The Secondary ESL Department will be closed June 24 - July 11. All messages regarding online courses that are received during this time will be responded to on July 12 when we reopen.
Contact: Sarah Guedry - guedrys@lisd.net
All Level: Building Academic Vocabulary
All Level: Building Academic Vocabulary
Description: This course is a systematic approach that supports and enhances vocabulary acquisition embedded in the curriculum for second language learners. Resources provided to support classroom teachers online and in person to build FUN into language learning.
Credits: 4 Trade Credits
Format: Asynchronous Canvas Course
Enroll in the Canvas course. You will be enrolled by the course instructor and granted credit in Eduphoria after the end of the course window.
Session Dates and Links: May 22 - August 1
Enroll in Canvas course: https://lisdtx.instructure.com/enroll/36R87H
Other Information:
The Secondary ESL Department will be closed June 24 - July 11. All messages regarding online courses that are received during this time will be responded to on July 12 when we reopen.
Contact: Sarah Guedry - guedrys@lisd.net
All Level: ESL Paraprofessionals: Instructional Support for Language Learners
All Level: ESL Paraprofessionals: Instructional Support for Language Learners
Description: Instructional Support for Language Learners will use various approaches, techniques and strategies to ensure that grade-level instruction provided in English addresses both content and language goals for student success. Through Sheltered Instruction techniques, students become proficient in the English language through intentional scaffolding of language, interactive resources and providing accommodations for language. Resources and strategies chosen to support elementary and secondary educators to implement best practices in the classroom aligned to state and federal mandates for service.
Credits: 6 Trade Credits
Format: Asynchronous Canvas Course
Enroll in the Canvas course. You will be enrolled by the course instructor and granted credit in Eduphoria after the end of the course window.
Session Dates and Links: May 22 - August 1
Enroll in Canvas course: https://lisdtx.instructure.com/enroll/FH67KJ
Other Information:
The Secondary ESL Department will be closed June 24 - July 11. All messages regarding online courses that are received during this time will be responded to on July 12 when we reopen.
Contact: Sarah Guedry - guedrys@lisd.net
All Level: Developing Language Through Environmental Print
All Level: Developing Language Through Environmental Print
Description: Implement strategies with environmental print to create language-rich interactive classrooms for students learning language to support listening, speaking, reading, and writing. Share and record ideas for impacting language instruction and lesson delivery by participating in structured academic conversations in a variety of language functions.
Credits: 4 Trade Credits
Format: Asynchronous Canvas Course
Enroll in the Canvas course. You will be enrolled by the course instructor and granted credit in Eduphoria after the end of the course window.
Session Dates and Links: May 22 - August 1
Enroll in Canvas course: https://lisdtx.instructure.com/enroll/TJRDFP
Other Information:
The Secondary ESL Department will be closed June 24 - July 11. All messages regarding online courses that are received during this time will be responded to on July 12 when we reopen.
Contact: Sarah Guedry - guedrys@lisd.net
More Learning Opportunities
VOLY - LISD's Volunteer Speaker Hub
VOLY - LISD's Volunteer Speaker Hub
Want to bring in a guest speaker either virtually or in-person but it seems like you never have the time? I know. I was there. That's why LISD has their very own volunteer site. Learn how to use VOLY, the LISD volunteer system, to post an opportunity for a speaker that can enrich your classroom content. VOLY has over 36,000 registered volunteers. You can even sort by content area and control who comes in to speak. It's a great resource that can help your students to stop asking the questions "Why are we learning this?", and "Will this REALLY be used in a job someday?".
Ready for the best part? Only volunteers who have passed their background check can sign up! It's a huge time-saver! Learn at your own pace and plan for a great school year!
Register here: https://lisdtx.instructure.com/enroll/8DH7RG
Contact: Lindsay Ayers - AyersL@lisd.net
LISD Professional Learning
LISD Professional Learning
Click HERE for addition professional learning opportunities!
This site contains information about more optional professional learning sessions open to a variety of different content areas for trade credit.
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