AA#1621: Current Theory and Best Practice in the Education of English Learners (ELs): An Introduction

Participants will: 1) be introduced to Margarita Calderon's categorization of different types of ELs (eg.LTEL; SIFE, etc); 2) gain an understanding of Jim Cummins' two kinds of language proficiencies: BICS and CALP; 3) be provided an overview of the SIOP Model, the GLAD Model and the Voice 21 & University of Cambridge's Oracy Framework; 4) learn the importance of promoting a school-wide culture of academic language, particularly in the era of the Common Core; 5) comprehend the role of the principal and other administrators in facilitating the success of EL.



Refunds will be issued only to participants who call the ROE seven (7) business days before the start date of the program or if the program is canceled.