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Math for English Language Learners (K-Grade 5) - CANCELLED
Date and time
Location
SERC Library Community Room, Middletown
25 Industrial Park Road Middletown, CT 06457Refund Policy
Description
*This is a two (2) day event - Wednesday, February 25 & Wednesday, March 25, 2015
Audience: K-Grade 5: Math Teachers, ELL Teachers, Instructional Leaders
Presenter: Nikki Hendry, and Clare Wurm, SERC Consultants
Description:
The Common Core State Standards call for all students, including English language learners (ELLs), to receive equal access to the same rigorous educational standards. The new math standards call for more communication around math concepts, both orally and in written form. This increases the challenges for ELLs as they need to develop discipline-specific language skills in addition to mathematical content. Math teachers might seek guidance to help them understand the struggles of their ELL students and become better equipped to assist them in achieving the mathematical success necessary for college and career readiness.
This workshop addresses key issues for ELLs such as language acquisition principles, appropriate scaffolding of content, assessment protocols, and effective use of technology in an effort to maintain rigorous, standards-aligned instruction. Participants will learn specific strategies that provide the necessary supports to ensure that ELL students understand and are able to apply appropriate math content. Resources will be shared to assist teachers with providing an approach to differentiated instruction that is most effective for their ELL students. On day two, participants will discuss their classroom implementation experiences and share feedback.
For content questions, please contact Clare Wurm, SERC, (860) 632-1485 ext. 383 or wurm@ctserc.org.
For registration questions, please contact Leticia Garcia Guerra, SERC, (860) 632-1485, ext. 233 or guerra@ctserc.org