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ELL webcast

English Language Learners:

The Importance of Language to True Literacy

On-Demand Audio Webcast with PowerPoint Presentation

Originally aired Friday, December 4, 2009

Length of session

90 minutes including questions and answers

Target audience

K-3 classroom teachers, Reading Recovery teachers, literacy coaches, special area teachers, and school administrators

Featured speakers

Kathy Escamilla, University of Colorado-Boulder

Developing Effective Educational Practices for Emerging Bilinguals

Jill Kerper Mora, San Diego State University

Research-Based Best Practices in Biliteracy and L2 Literacy

Susan O'Leary, Madison Metropolitan School District, Wisconsin

Determining and Teaching Essential Vocabulary to ELLs

Session description

Explore effective ways to promote literacy learning with English language learners by examining positive research/evaluation outcomes.

Equipment needed

Computer with high-speed Internet connection, computer speakers

Downloads

Session handouts in PDF format

View webcast in Flash format

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