Professional Learning by Topic

In this WIDA Webinar, you’ll engage in a dynamic exploration of family engagement. It will focus on building authentic partnerships through cultural humility in the context of multilingualism. You’ll explore language-focused family engagement as a powerful approach to honoring and integrating families’ perspectives. The WIDA “Tell Us About Your Child” survey will be highlighted as a promising tool that centers on parental and caregiver voice in supporting students with complex communication needs. Join researcher Delis Cuellar, student researcher Lauren Avery Collins and director of assessment representation research Laurene Christensen.

Register for the centering family voices webinar.

Join this workshop dedicated specifically for K-12 bilingual educators to dive deeper into the Marco DALE framework and unlock new insights on Language Expectations, Functions and Features. You'll analyze mentor texts with an eye towards enriching your teaching practice and empowering your students. Don’t miss this chance to elevate your skills and make a lasting impact in your classroom.

Time to complete: approx. 2 hours

This workshop aims to help educators unlock the potential of multilingual learners by integrating mathematics instruction with language development. Join this exploration of innovative strategies that enhance mathematical reasoning while fostering linguistic growth, setting the stage for your students to thrive in both math and language skills!

Time to complete: approx. 4 hours

This workshop is designed to provide educators with a range of strategies for engaging multilingual students in the important and exciting journey of sensemaking in science. Collaboratively developed with leading experts in science education, this workshop will equip you with creative approaches to include multilingual learners in the vital process of understanding and exploring phenomena in three-dimensional science.

Time to complete: approx. 4 hours

Join an innovative workshop for bilingual educators that offers bite-sized strategies to unlock new possibilities for your teaching and make a lasting impact on student success. Discover and apply micro tools and multimodal resources to help you overcome common challenges in classroom assessment.

Time to complete: up to 1 hour

This workshop will introduce educators to the WIDA PreK-3 Essential Actions, a set of actions that support a language-focused approach to family and community engagement, and teaching and learning practices.

Educators will have an opportunity to build their knowledge and understanding of the Essential Actions and key concepts embedded in the Essential Actions. They will also reflect on their own ideologies, practices and settings.

Time to complete: approx. 2 hours

In this WIDA Webinar, you’ll learn how WIDA MODEL test scores can support instructional planning. WIDA MODEL is a flexible, on-demand interim language proficiency assessment that can be administered any time during the school year, depending on the needs of the student, school or district. Presenters will provide you with resources to help you better understand and use test scores, including using them to help predict scores on ACCESS and to support instruction for multilingual learners in grades K-12. Join assessment specialist Katie Schultz and WIDA researchers Mark Chapman and David MacGregor.

Register for the MODEL webinar.

In this WIDA webinar, you’ll explore instructional planning and collaborative practices designed to meet the diverse strengths and needs of multilingual learners with disabilities. You’ll gain tools to support both language development and accessibility, along with strategies for fostering collaborative planning that brings together multiple perspectives to better understand the intersection of language and disability. Join professional learning facilitator Lori Hanna and professional learning curriculum specialist Emily Kurth.

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Get ready to explore the world of play for young multilingual children! In this workshop, you'll discover the benefits of play for language development and overall learning. Gain strategies for creating joyful, engaging learning experiences that will inspire and empower every child. Ignite the power of play and watch your young multilingual learners thrive!

Time to complete: approx. 2 hours

This workshop, tailored for K-12 educators, will enhance your classroom practices through intentional language instruction, utilizing the WIDA English Language Development Standards Framework, 2020 Edition. Draw out the potential of every student, fostering an inclusive learning environment where all voices are heard and valued. Embark on a journey to elevate language learning and make a lasting impact on our students' success.

Time to complete: approx. 1 hour

Multilingual newcomers are the fastest growing demographic in U.S. school systems. Building relationships and ensuring that schools create and maintain welcoming communities is essential for multilingual newcomers’ success. In this workshop, learn to elevate the diverse perspectives and resources that multilingual newcomers bring, creating enriching learning environments for all. Make a positive, lasting impact for your newcomers, their classmates and your school community.

Time to complete: approx. 3 hours

This webinar will explore practical ways of collaborating across roles to deliver language-rich lessons rooted in the WIDA English Language Development Standards Framework, 2020 Edition. Using a case study approach, it will feature an ESL educator reflecting on her journey applying practices and strategies to establish consistent communication, build a sense of shared responsibility, and ensure her multilingual learners receive grade-level instruction towards content and language learning. Join professional learning curriculum specialist Lauren Bartholomae and her co-presenter, educator Amanda Goddard.

Register for the partners in language webinar.

Ready to dive into reading instruction? This dynamic online workshop will equip educators with powerful tools and strategies to elevate reading comprehension for multilingual learners. Explore how leveraging students' home and community literacy practices can unlock their potential and connect them to content knowledge.

Time to complete: approx. 1 hour

Reframe and elevate the language development of your multilingual learners identified as long-term English learners (LTELs) by engaging in this workshop designed for both K-12 educators and administrators. Help your students break through obstacles and reach higher levels of English proficiency that brings them confidence and academic purpose.

Time to complete: approx. 1 hour

One purpose of the WIDA English Language Development (ELD) Standards Framework is to integrate direct-language instruction and grade-level content learning. This webinar will break down a genre-based approach to analyzing and amplifying the integration of content and language in curricula across three criteria. While it is common to work through curricula unit-by-unit or even lesson-by-lesson going part-to-whole, this webinar focuses on how we can implement the framework by working whole-to-part, scanning all units for specific criteria. This work can make unit and lesson planning more effective and efficient and create a more cohesive learning experience for multilingual learners. Join us as we take a close look at the Curriculum Amplification Guide and think about how it could work across various contexts. This webinar is tied to this WIDA Focus Bulletin. Join professional learning specialist Christina Nelson.

Register for the standards framework webinar.

This workshop offers an incredible opportunity to empower our multilingual students, helping them connect their rich identities as global citizens with their social environments. By exploring essential concepts, innovative theories, and dynamic approaches, we encourage participants to think critically and engage in meaningful discussions through a global lens.

Time to complete: approx. 3 hours

Join this workshop that delves into each of the components of the WIDA ELD Standards Framework, 2020 Edition! Discover powerful strategies to empower multilingual learners, fostering their achievement and language development. Elevate the potential of every student and create a vibrant learning environment where all voices are heard and celebrated.

Time to complete: approx. 4 hours