Learn how to create a model ELD summer school program which effectively combines teaching with professional learning, in order to build capacity around language instruction for English Learners. Teachers use the Teaching & Learning Cycle to practice new strategies in a highly supportive environment as they collaboratively deepen their understanding of ELD Standards Part II—How English Works. Specific guidance on how to replicate this model in rural or urban settings will be provided.
Karin Linn-Nieves, Director of Language & Literacy for the San Joaquin County Office of Education, has facilitated professional learning for educators of English learners for over 25 years. She has co-authored many state and countywide English learner authorizations implemented over... Read More →