WEBINARS

Unlocking the Power of Language Objectives
Wednesday September 24the, 3PM-4PM CST

“Do I have to add language objectives to every lesson I do?”  Does this complaint sound familiar? Time to move past performative LOs and into planning that actually supports our MLLs’ academic language growth. In this session, Lillian covers the fundamentals of a metalinguistic mindset, drawing a direct line between how language works to build meaning and the ways in which language supports can facilitate content learning while reliably attending to language acquisition. This session represents the third instructional strand for the Guiding Principles for DLBE. Participants will get an opportunity to tinker with an AI planning tool to streamline the language planning process.

Link to Zoom Webinar will be emailed 1-2 hours prior to event. Access to a recording of the webinar will be available for 30 days after the event.

Teacher Advocacy during Scary Political Times - WEBINAR
Sunday, September 14th at 6PM CST

We live in unprecedented political times, leaving bilingual teachers and administrators hopeless and disempowered to advocate for themselves or their students. In this dynamic session, Dr. Ardell offers a research-based framework for teacher advocacy that even your most introverted educator can relate to.

This session covers:

(1) what bilingual teacher advocacy is (and isn’t)

(2) the specific framework aligned with linguistic justice goals and

(3) resources to move through even the most biased or divisive sociopolitical context. This talk aligns with the fourth pillar of critical consciousness in DLBE and pairs nicely with districts that offer Know Your Rights sessions and Newcomer programming.

Link to Webinar will be emailed 24-36 hours prior to event.