Taking Center Stage—Act II : Building Effective Programs for English Learners in the Middle Grades

Learn about a unique website designed to help educators close the achievement gap in the middle grades so that students are prepared to succeed in high school. Carol Abbott, author of Taking Center Stage—Act II, and consultant with the Middle and High School Improvement Office of the California Department of Education, and Jeanette Ganahl, Administrator of the English Learner Accountability Unit, the California Department of Education will guide participants to key English learner resources and best practices on the Taking Center Stage—Act II middle grades website. The presenters will answer questions about best practices for engaging middle grades English learners, as well as share several examples and strategies that school leaders can use to guide their staff members in using this free, online resource that was developed by the California Department of Education for middle grades educators and administrators.

Presenters

Carol Abbott (Primary)

Educational Program Consultant
California Department of Education

Jeanette Ganahl (Primary)

California Department of Education

Description

NCLB Accountability Requirements for English Learners

Understanding How to Navigate the Map of Standards for English Learners (Introductory)

Understanding How to Use the Essential ELD Standards for Teaching and Assessment (Intermediate)

Using Technology to Support English Language Arts Adoptions (Morning Session)

Using Technology to Support English Language Arts Adoptions (Afternoon Session)