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Meeting the Needs of English Language Learners (ELLs). June 25, 2010 WV Department of Education. Overview of Today’s Agenda. AM - Strengthening the Skills and Knowledge of Secondary Teachers to Serve ELLs in the Content Areas Lunch – 11:30-1:00 (* on your own)
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Meeting the Needs of English Language Learners (ELLs) June 25, 2010 WV Department of Education
Overview of Today’s Agenda • AM - Strengthening the Skills and Knowledge of Secondary Teachers to Serve ELLs in the Content Areas • Lunch – 11:30-1:00 (*on your own) • PM - Strengthening the Skills and Knowledge of ESL Teachers to Serve ELLs in the Content Areas
Focus on Individual ELL Student Needs ELP Level 5 ELP Level 1 ELP Level 2 ELP Level 3 ELP Level 4 Academic Content Support Academic Content Support Academic Content Support Academic Content Support Academic Content Support
Introduction to the Speaker:Lisa TabakuPreK-12 ELL Education Specialist and Associate Manager, Center for Applied Linguistics (CAL) SolutionsProvides professional development and technical assistance to states, districts and schools to improve educational outcomes for ELLsFormer teacher (elementary and secondary), grant writer, program coordinator for federal grant projects, and curriculum writerServed as the Language Access Director and Title III Coordinator in the D.C. Office of the State Superintendent of Education