Mastering Differentiation & Multilingual Support in the Content Classroom

This intensive one-day session is designed to maximize student engagement and academic learning time by reinforcing the foundational belief that all teachers are teachers of language. Participants will dive into evidence-based instructional strategies and collaborate on how to use proven frameworks to support Multilingual Learners (MLs) in the core content area classroom. This workshop focuses on lifting up what is already strong in your teaching by ensuring that every learner gets exactly what they need to grow. You will gain practical tools for systematically identifying student language needs and applying comprehensive language support.

Who Should Attend (Audience)

This workshop is targeted toward:

• Classroom Teachers (especially those teaching content areas, often at the middle school level).

• ML Collaborative Teachers seeking to increase understanding of their collaborative responsibilities regarding language support.

• Educators interested in understanding the nuances of Second Language Acquisition (SLA) and effective strategies for newcomers.

What to Expect

Participants will engage in high-impact activities focused on planning and implementation, including:

• Mastering Differentiation: Reviewing and applying the five types of differentiation (Content, Process, Product, Environment, and Assessment) to make subject matter concepts comprehensible.

• Practical Framework Application: Learning the specific steps required to integrate WIDA Can-Do Descriptors into daily planning: identifying the language domain, identifying the Key Language Use (Recount, Explain, Argue, or Demonstrate), finding the student's proficiency level, and deciding how to effectively scaffold or differentiate instruction for each level.

• Instructional Strategy Toolkit: Analyzing and practicing key instructional and procedural scaffolding techniques (such as using the S.W.I.R.L. method for lesson integration and various vocabulary instruction methods) to ensure students receive ample opportunities to use learning strategies.

• Collaborative Planning: Time dedicated to planning a lesson using the reviewed curriculum, Can-Do Descriptors, and state standards, specifically incorporating Building Background and differentiation based on the session's information

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ESC and CIESC Member Discounts

Is your school district a member of CIESC or another ESC in Indiana? You can register at a discounted price! Check the link below to verify your school district's ESC member status. Once ready you will click the registration option for an ESC Member District or CIESC Member District to receive the discount.

Are you a CIESC Member and have Member Credits to use or questions about Member Credits? Please reach out to Cara Edwards Keep Indiana Learning Program and Outreach Coordinator (cedwards@ciesc.org).

Please note, you must use your school email address to receive the discounted ticket price.

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Pay via Invoice

If you need to pay for your registration via invoice, you may do so by selecting your ticket and then choosing the invoice option at check out. Invoices are sent within 24 hours after the completion of the event.

Cancellation Policy - Cancellations made before the payment settles (usually within 24 hours) will be 100% refunded. Cancellations made 7 calendar days or more in advance of the event date, will receive a 90% refund. Cancellations made less than 7 days of the event will receive a 75% refund. Any cancellation made on the day of or after will NOT receive a refund.

Please note this event will be held in person. In the case of unforeseen circumstances (such as inclement weather or situations beyond our control), alternative arrangements will be considered. Thank you for your understanding and enthusiasm for our commitment to in-person engagement.