NYS/NYC RBE-RN at Fordham University
&
NYS Language RBE-RN at New York University
NYC RBE-RN will host a series of 3 full day clinics described below in supporting
all teachers of ELLs. Participants will receive a professional development
certificate for completing each session. This is not a consecutive series, you may
attend any one of these sessions independently.
1. Performance Assessments for ELLs: October 8, 2015 8:30am to 2:30pm
The first clinic will focus on the design and use of performance tasks to determine what ELLs know
and will be able to do in grades k-12, and how to support them as learners. This session will
consider the students ability to perform in their Home Language or New Language (English).
Audience: Bilingual, ESOL, content area and mainstream teachers working with ELL
students.
Location: Fordham University, Lincoln Center Campus Room: TBD
2. Literacy Clinic: Close Reading for ELLs- Elementary School Teachers
Friday, January 22, 2016
8:30am - 2:30pm
This clinic will focus on close reading strategies. Teachers will have the opportunity to explore the
elements of a close reading and how to support ELL students in grades k-5 to engage in the close
reading process.
Audience: Bilingual, ESOL, content area and mainstream teachers working with ELL
students.
Location: Fordham University, Lincoln Center Campus Room: TBD
3. Literacy Clinic: Close Reading for ELLs - Middle & High School Teachers
Tuesday, February 23, 2016
8:30am to 2:30pm
This clinic will focus on close reading strategies. Teachers will have the opportunity to explore the
elements of a close reading and how to support ELL students in grades 6-12 to engage in the close
reading process.
Audience: Bilingual, ESOL, content area and mainstream teachers working with ELL
students.
Location: Fordham University, Lincoln Center Campus Room: TBD
REGISTRATION LINK
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