Events

SiD Specialty Classes & Student Tags Webinar

Online

Registration Deadline: THU. 3/21/24 We know you’ve got a handle on creating traditional classrooms in SiD where students are working on reading, writing, ‘rithmetic, and ESL skills. There are also classes that have specific Federal reporting requirements. Still others have state guidelines and staff training rules. They can be a little more tricky or confusing. […]

Free

CASAS STEPS and BurlingtonEnglish Prep Conference

Double Tree by Hilton, Roseville 2450 North Cleveland, Roseville, United States

Registration Deadline: WED. 3/20/24 Come learn about the new CASAS STEPS assessment and the new BurlingtonEnglish CASAS preparation materials. We’ll collaborate together in person, sharing strategies learned from states who have already adopted the new CASAS Steps assessment, gaining confidence with the English Language Proficiency standards, and receive training on the new BurlingtonEnglish CASAS preparation […]

Free

Refining Your Teacher Talk

Online

Registration Deadline: FRI. 3/22/24 Many tutors know they should limit their talking time, but struggle to do so. In this webinar, revisit the importance of reducing teacher talking time and learn ways to improve it to maximize learner engagement and comprehension.

Free

Trauma-Informed Teaching Practices Study Circle

Online

REGISTRATION DEADLINE: FRI. 2/23/24 To do our work well, educators need to be aware of students’ possible experiences stemming from trauma in a myriad of forms, as well as implications for teaching and learning. In this study circle, a lens of trauma-informed instruction is used to deepen our best practices in working with adult learners […]

Free

Writing Activities for Beginning Literacy and Beginning English Language Learners

Online

Registration Deadline: MON. 3/25/24 While most in our society take the ability to write for granted, it can be laborious for ESL learners with little experience with this skill. Attend this webinar to learn about and try out engaging, interactive activities for English Language Learners in Beginning Literacy and Beginning level classes. Ideas for in-person, […]

Free

Burlington English Lunch and Learn: Prepare for CASAS/Test Prep Tool

Online

Registration Deadline: TUE. 3/26/24 In this session, we will explore the functions of the Prepare for CASAS/Test Prep tool and tie it back to how you can use this into your curriculum to help increase your student’s CASAS scores to make measurable skill gains. We will go over the In-Class lessons targeted for competency topics, […]

Free
Event Series HSE Testing Coffee Talk Series

HSE Testing Coffee Talk Series

Online

Registration Deadline: Register up to the date of each Coffee Talk. This past year, we have added a new option to our testing services, making us a two-test state. We have had and continue to need help with connectivity issues, online proctoring, scheduling availability, student identifications, accommodation issues, etc.  This series is intended to begin […]

Free

Volunteer Core Training Module 4: Instructional Best Practices: Working with Materials

Online

Registration Deadline: WED. 3/27/24 Participants will engage in a couple of classroom activities to experience scaffolding, checking comprehension and the gradual release of responsibility. These aspects of teaching and tutoring are then defined, explained further and participants get opportunities to practice them.

Free

Comprehension Strategies for Intermediate-Level Readers

Online

Registration Deadline: FRI. 3/29/24 Research shows that explicitly teaching a set of comprehension strategies is a great way to help intermediate-level readers maximize their understanding of texts. Come learn a handful of great comprehension tools that will help students develop critical thinking skills and comprehension skills.

Free

Burlington English Lunch and Learn: Xue’s Office Hour

Online

Registration Deadline: TUE. 4/2/24 You will be able to join Xue’s open office hour to come with any questions or issues that you have. If you need help with a technical issue, Xue will be able to walk you through and train you in how to resolve the issue. If you need teaching tips or […]

Free

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