Los Common Core y el Aula Bilingüe (The Common Core and the Bilingual Classroom)

C o n c u r r e n t S e s s i o n s ( c o n t i n u e d ) 11:30 a.m. - 12:30 P.m. Early childhood special education

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Serving ELL Students Where Language is an Asset, Not a Disability • School District U-46 has the 2nd largest bilingual program in Illinois • Works across departments to integrate a comprehensive continuum of services for ELL students with a disability • Joint planning/consensus and shared decision making contribute to our success Presenters: Pamela Harris and Wilma Valero, Elgin Community Unit School District #U-46 Grade Level: Primary

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Understanding Early Language Development in English Language Learners (ELLs): Delay or Difference? • Understanding stages of language development for young ELLs • Factors of influence impacting young language learners • Understanding language differences from language disorders and providing strategies for teachers Presenters: Ann Resener, Elgin Community Unit School District #46 and Nancy Silverman, Wheeling School District #21 Grade Level: Early Childhood

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Los Common Core y el aula bilingüe • El compromiso de Illinois con el alumnado bilingüe a través de la formación del profesorado • Alineación y prácticas para la implementación de los Common Core Standards, Illinois Learning Standards, y WIDA Standards • Información general sobre los mejores métodos y programas de instrucción Presenters: Miguel Fernández, Maria Isabel García and Cynthia Valenciano, Chicago State University Grade Level: Primary through Junior High School

Literature Discussions with Bilingual First and Second Graders in Their Native Language of Spanish • Literature discussions around multicultural literature in the primary grades • The importance of the use of the native language of students • Students making meaningful cultural connections Presenter: Sandra Osorio, Urbana School District #116 Grade Level: Primary

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Shh, Don’t Bother Me I’m Reading: Motivating Reluctant Readers • Middle school and high-school reluctant readers • Motivating them to read • Several strategies presented Presenter: Julie Alexander, Springfield School District #186 Grade Level: Junior High School through High School H I GH

Preparing Students for the ACCESS® Exam Using Paper and Pencil or eBooks! • Assessing student content knowledge and informing instruction with Finish Line for ELLs • Familiarize students with the process of taking assessments • Using interactive eBooks to enhance the tracking of student performance and progress Presenter: Sandy Goldberg, GSG Educational Services/Continental Press Grade Level: All Levels

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Home Visits for ELL Students: Establishing a Strong Home School Connection • Newcomer Center staff conducts home visits for all students at the start of the school year • Ability to establish rapport, assess needs, connect with needed services • Share stories from visits, potential for others to implement similar programs, including funding sources Presenters: Norman Kane and Marío Perez, Township High School District #214, Arlington Heights Grade Level: All Levels

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Parental Involvement in Developing and Implementing IEPs for English Language Learners • Background, purpose and objectives of study on improving parental participation • Artifacts, examples, and resources used in training staff members and increasing parent participation • Results, findings and conclusions Presenter: Sara Jozwik, Tinley Park School District #146 Grade Level: Primary through Intermediate

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