Improving the Learning of English Language Learners in the Preschool Setting
Designed to increase the knowledge of early childhood educators who work with English Language Learners and children from diverse backgrounds. The course will include readings, videos, lecture, application activities, reflection and discussion. Content will include: ways to provide a culturally responsive classroom, language acquisition for students who are limited in their English language proficiency, instructional strategies and resources.
Number: 4333-09-01
Dates/Time: Jan. 22, Mar. 5, & Apr. 23, 8:30 a.m.-3:30 p.m.
Location: Grant Wood AEA, 200 Holiday Rd, Coralville
Audience: Preschool and Early Education Professional who serve programs with ELL or who may potentially serve ELL students in the future
Registration: Complete registration form or register electronically at least two weeks in advance.
Fees: Total for renewal credit = $25 paid in full at the time of registering. Total for Morningside credit = $75 paid in full at the time of registering. Total for Drake credit = $100 paid in full at the time of registering.
Credit: R, D, M - 1 Sem. Hr.
Instructor(s): Lynn Tiemann, Speech Language Pathologist, Grant Wood AEA
ELL Support Team - Jan. 26 from 4- 5:30 p.m. Grant Wood AEA, 6th Street
Chance to meet with other educators working with or interested in working with English language learners. Meetings include topic of interest and sharing among the group. Informal so drop in as you are able to attend.
I-ELDA training - Feb. 3rd from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Stone Room, GWAEA 6th St. SW, Cedar Rapids, Contact Lynn Tiemann at ltiemann@gwaea.org for information or to register.
Iowa Culture and Language Conference - Feb. 9 and 10 with preconference on Feb. 8, 2010
Annual conference held in Des Moines with a variety of state and national speakers. Focus in on professional development in the areas of language and culture. Registration is available at: http://www.nwaea.k12.ia.us/en/upcoming_events/iowa_culture_language_conference/
Level 2 Para ELL certificate through Kirkwood CC. May 24 to June 30, M and W from 5-9 p.m.
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