This session helps district and school administrators use English learner data to inform program planning and instructional support.  Participants will review indicators related to English language development, academic outcomes, and program effectiveness, and explore how these data can inform decisions and strengthen services for ELs.

Review, explore, and plan for implementing the five criteria of HQIA for ELs (High-Quality Instruction and Assessment for English Learners): asset-based instruction, student-centered engagement, academic discourse, scaffolding, and formative assessment.This course includes in-person sessions at designated locations and is facilitated by EL Regional Specialists. Session offerings may vary by region.

Explore effective strategies that support English learners as they build academic language across the content areas. This course includes in-person sessions at designated locations and is facilitated by EL Regional Specialists.

Identify evidence-based practices that support English learners in connecting and integrating content while valuing their assets and strategically building on their English proficiency levels.This course includes in-person sessions at designated locations and is facilitated by EL Regional Specialists. Session offerings may vary by region.

Explore the stages of second language acquisition and use this knowledge to differentiate instruction and activities by proficiency level.This course includes in-person sessions at designated locations and is facilitated by EL Regional Specialists. Session offerings may vary by region.

Learn strategies to monitor English learners' progress through ongoing classroom assessment.This course includes in-person sessions at designated locations and is facilitated by EL Regional Specialists. Session offerings may vary by region.

Apply practices that support English learners within their Zone of Proximal Development (ZPD) by aligning support to proficiency levels, academic needs, and language demands.This course includes in-person sessions at designated locations and is facilitated by EL Regional Specialists. Session offerings may vary by region.

Review and discuss practices that integrate language and literacy development across disciplines, build on English learners' strengths and experiences, and promote independent language use while supporting motivation for language learning.This course includes in-person sessions at designated locations and is facilitated by EL Regional Specialists. Session offerings may vary by region.

This session provides an overview of how educators can support English learner students in CTE programs. CTE can be a strong pathway for many ELs to thrive and succeed. Participants will learn simple strategies they can use to enhance student learning and support EL success

This online leadership series provides a virtual opportunity to enhance your leadership skills. Led through discussion groups, Maxwell Leadership Foundation’s Leadership Development Series is based on lessons in leadership values. Participants will learn about how transformational leaders live these values in their personal and professional lives. These lessons include a variety of topics designed to add to any leadership toolbox. The beginning of each session will briefly feature a special guest speaker. Then, participants will enter break-out sessions with fellow-educators from across Alabama to read the lesson together, discuss leadership values, self-evaluate, and goal-set.