Indiana English Learner PD Opportunities Calendar

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4		WIDA	★
5		IDOE	IN
6		Indiana Education Organizations	♥
7		Dual Language Focus	⇆
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12	★	N/A - any	N/A - any	WIDA eLearning	Indiana educators have the opportunity to participate in seven, self-paced, on-demand eWorkshops developed by WIDA, a trusted name in the field of multilingual learner education and assessment. The following eWorkshops will be available in the eLearning Center of the WIDA Secure Portal: - Home Languages in the Classroom - Leading for Equity: Classroom Walkthrough - Classroom Educators: Engaging Newcomer Multilingual Learners - Social Studies: Engaging Multilingual Learners through Inquiry - Developing Language for Learning in Mathematics - School Improvement Planning for Multilingual Learners - The WIDA ELD Standards Framework: A Collaborative Approach	WIDA Secure Portal - eLearning Center	All IN educators with a WIDA Secure portal login already have access to the webinars. For educators without a WIDA Secure Portal login, the local corporation test coordinator can assign user names and the eLearning permissions.	Varying Audiences: EL teachers, classroom teachers, K-12 administrators/leaders, etc.	WIDA Presenters	No need to register - find more information and how to access the webinars via the linked flyer.
13	IN	N/A - any	N/A - any	IILP Webinar Series	PCG and IDOE have created four brief training webinars covering the different parts of the Indiana ILP system. The training topics are: - Part I: Introduction and Getting Started (being updated) - Part II: The ILP Process - Part III: Formal Two-year Monitoring - Part IV: Program Features and Processes	N/A - Online	All videos are free and public	EL program leads and instructional leaders	IILP (PCG) and IDOE	Webinars are linked directly in the description line. No registration necessary.
14	IN	N/A - any	N/A - any	Full IILP System Training	New - Spring 2022 - Full IILP system training. Click this link to view the webinar	N/A - Online	All videos are free and public	EL program leads and instructional leaders	IILP (PCG) and IDOE	Webinars are linked directly in the description line. No registration necessary.
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16	★	Oct. 3	2 to 3 p.m. ET	Pre-Testing: Software Updates and Tech Readiness Checklist	This webinar provides an overview of the COS layout and updates to DRC INSIGHT. It also provides a walk-through of system requirements and the Technology Readiness Checklist.	Webex Meeting Link	Virtual Meeting	WIDA Assessment Coordinators, CTCs	WIDA Faciliated	N/A
17	IN	Oct. 5	10:30 a.m. to 12 p.m. ET	IDOE's EL Leadership Meeting	Join IDOE for EL updates, guest speakers, and opportunties to learn from one another!	Microsoft Teams Meeting	Virtual Meeting	ALL EL coordinators, directors, administrators, and/or teachers	IDOE	N/A
18	📚	Oct. 5	6:30 to 7:30 p.m. ET	Resources for District Practitioners Serving Newcomers	District administrators and researchers discuss their approaches to supporting immigrant students through administrative structures, summer school, community liaisons, and curriculum that explores the immigrant experience. Accompanying resources and references will be provided. For more information, please visit CANN	N/A - Online	Virtual Meeting	Varying Audiences: EL teachers, classroom teachers, K-12 administrators/leaders, etc.	Julie Kessler, Director of Newcomer & ELL Programs, Oakland Unified School District Jessica Jung, Elementary Newcomer Language Specialist, Oakland Unified School District Tatyana Kleyn, Principal Investigator, CUNY Initiative on Immigration & Education Daniela Alulema, Project Director, CUNY Initiative on Immigration & Education	Register via the California Newcomer Network
19	★	Oct. 10	2 to 3 p.m. ET	Pre-Testing: Technology Installations Part 1	This webinar provides instruction on how to configure a Central Office Services Configuration and installation of Central Office Service Devices if needed.	Webex Meeting Link	Virtual Meeting	WIDA Assessment Coordinators, CTCs	WIDA Faciliated	N/A
20	IN	Oct. 10	3:30 to 4:00 p.m. ET	WIDA Spotlight #2: PLDs in the Learning Lab	Join IDOE in the Indiana Learning Lab for 30 minute webinar highlighing the WIDA PLDs. This is part two of the four part WIDA Spotlight Series.	Indiana Learning Lab, Registration required	Register through the Indiana Learning Lab. Login in, select "Live", and select the professional learning opportuntity.	All Educators interested in learning more about the WIDA Standards Framework, 2020 Edition	IDOE	Registration Required through the Indiana Learning Lab
21	★	Oct 12	2 to 3 p.m. ET	Pre-Testing: Technology Installations Part 2	This webinar provides instruction on how to install DRC INSIGHT and registration on varying student devices (Windows, Macs, Chromebooks, iPads).	Webex Meeting Link	Virtual Meeting	WIDA Assessment Coordinators, CTCs	WIDA Faciliated	N/A
22	⇆	Oct 12	3:30 to 4:30 p.m. E.T.	Dual Language Immersion (DLI) Office Hours #1: DLI 101	Join IDOE and your Indiana Dual Language community to talk about Dual Language 101! This session will encompass many topics – we’ll look at curriculum & resources, target language usage, purposefully planning for language, and co-planning with partner teachers. Participants will also have the opportunity to network and collaborate with other DL teachers in the state, leaving with a plethora of resources and ideas for implementation.	Microsoft Teams Meeting	Virtual Meeting	All DLI educators, or those interested in learning more about DLI	IDOE	N/A
23	★	Oct. 17	2 to 3 p.m. ET	Pre-Testing: Test Scheduling - ACCESS	This webinar provides instruction on how to schedule testing, group students, time the tests, schedule practice tests, and schedule a room.	Webex Meeting Link	Virtual Meeting	WIDA Assessment Coordinators, CTCs, EL educators	WIDA Faciliated	N/A
24	★	Oct 17 - 20	Various Times	2023 Annual WIDA Conference	Fee-based conference - The 2023 WIDA Annual Conference is an event for educators of Pre-K through grade 12 multilingual learners, giving edcuators from around the globe the opportunity to share best practices and sicover innovative classroom strategies. The in-person conference will take place in Milwaukee, Wisconsin under the theme Adelante with a Multilingual Mindset.	The Wisconsin Center 400 W. Wisconsin Ave Milwaukee, WI 53203	View the 2023 WIDA Conference Website for more information	All EL Educators, Admin, and Staff interested in learning more about WIDA and best practices for Multilingual Learners	View the presenter website for more information on how you can present at the 2023 WIDA Conference!	Required: fee-based
25	★	Oct 18	Various Times	2023 Annual WIDA Conference	Fee-based conference - The virtual track of the WIDA Annual Conference is back and refreshed for 2023! The 2023 WIDA Annual Conference is an event for educators of Pre-K through grade 12 multilingual learners, giving edcuators from around the globe the opportunity to share best practices and sicover innovative classroom strategies. Virtual track features include: • One full day of live sessions on October 18, 2023 • A choice of three sessions during each session block • Live session options curated from the in-person conference and tailored to a virtual audience • Live stream of in-person keynote presentations • Recording-only access to the virtual track after the event	Vimeo & Zoom	Visit the #WIDA2023 virtual program for more information	All EL Educators, Admin, and Staff interested in learning more about WIDA and best practices for Multilingual Learners	View this article about the 2023 WIDA Annual Conference and keynote speakers.	Required: fee-based
26	IN	Oct 24	9:30-10:30 a.m. E.T	New EL Director Monthly PLC	IDOE’s Office of Student Support and Accessibility and Office of English Learning and Migrant Education will offer a PLC for new directors of EL programs during the 2023-2024 school year. This will be a place to network with other new directors, access timely program information, and bring questions.	Microsoft Teams Meeting	Virtual Meeting	New EL Stakeholders	IDOE	N/A
27	IN	Oct 25	3 to 4 p.m. ET	WIDA Office Hours	Join IDOE Assessment Team to discuss student data reminders such as Data Exchange (reporting ELs) and accommodations (Indiana IDEP and SIS)	Webex Meeting Link	For more details about WIDA Office Hours, view the 2023-2024 of the WIDA Assessment Guidance (see pg. 32). Questions and additional topics for discussion can be submitted adhead of eacher scheduled session via this form.	WIDA Assessment Coordinators, CTCs, EL educators	IDOE Asessment / EL Teams	N/A
28	★	Oct 26 and Nov 2 (Register by Oct. 13)	4 to 5:30 p.m. E.T.	Part I: Expanding Reading Instruction with Multilingual Learners	This 2-part WIDA facilitated virtual workshop provides ideas for expanding reading instruction to make it more effective for multilingual learners. Participants will learn ways to build on and expand current approaches to teaching reading and to engage multilingual learners in their interactions that support reading development. Participants will: 1) name important qualities of expansive reading instruction for multilngual learners, 2) identify key information about how reading develops for multilingual learners, 3) identify one way to shift reading instruction to be more expansive and inclusive for multilingual learners.	WIDA Secure Portal	Format: 2 live, 90-minute webinars. Webinars will not be recorded. Online resources will also be made available. Registration required. Limited capacity available.	Educators interested in supporting reading for multilingual learners.	WIDA Faciliated	Registeration Required by Oct. 13
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30	★	Nov 2, and Oct 26 (Register by Oct 13)	4 to 5:30 p.m. ET	Part II: Expanding Reading Instruction with Multilingual Learners	This 2-part WIDA facilitated virtual workshop provides ideas for expanding reading instruction to make it more effective for multilingual learners. Participants will learn ways to build on and expand current approaches to teaching reading and to engage multilingual learners in their interactions that support reading development. Participants will: 1) name important qualities of expansive reading instruction for multilngual learners, 2) identify key information about how reading develops for multilingual learners, 3) identify one way to shift reading instruction to be more expansive and inclusive for multilingual learners.	WIDA Secure Portal	Format: 2 live, 90-minute webinars. Webinars will not be recorded. Online resources will also be made available. Registration required. Limited capacity available.	Educators interested in supporting reading for multilingual learners.	WIDA Faciliated	Registeration Required by Oct. 13
31	★	Nov 7	2 to 3 p.m. ET	Pre-Testing: Technology Coordinator Support for Test Administrators	This webinar provides technology coordinators information to communicate with test coordinators and administrators. Topics include establishing a local communication plan to identify issues and troubleshooting if problems arise as well as reviewing when to support test administrators at their testing sites by training them to respond to technical issues and when and how to report them.	Webex Meeting Link	Virtual Meeting	WIDA Assessment Coordinators, CTCs	WIDA Faciliated	N/A
32	📚	Nov 14	12 to 1 p.m. ET	Single Plans Fall Short for Multilingual Learners	Traditionally, schools have relied on Individual Education Plans (IEPs) or 504s and English Language Learner Plans (ELL Plans) as separate frameworks to guide the educational journey of students. It is crucial to understand the intricate interplay between language acquisition, cultural background, and specific learning needs to provide meaningful and inclusive education. For more information, please visit PATINS	Zoom	Virtual Meeting	General Education Teachers, Special Education Teachers, English Language Teachers	Amanda Crecelius	Registration required
33	★	Nov 14	2 to 3 p.m. ET	Kindergarten ACCESS for ELLs for New Test Administrators	This webinar provides an overview of Kindergarten ACCESS for ELLs including scheduling, basics of administration, and review of training resources. This is not a replacement for the training course, which is required to administer the assessment.	Webex Meeting Link	Virtual Meeting	WIDA Assessment Coordinators, CTCs, EL educators	WIDA Faciliated	N/A
34	IN	Nov 15	3 to 4 p.m. ET	WIDA Office Hours	Join IDOE Assessment Team to discuss the Pre-ID file status update, WIDA AMS test setup availability.	Webex Meeting Link	For more details about WIDA Office Hours, view the 2023-2024 of the WIDA Assessment Guidance (see pg. 32). Questions and additional topics for discussion can be submitted adhead of eacher scheduled session via this form.	WIDA Assessment Coordinators, CTCs, EL educators	IDOE Asessment / EL Teams	N/A
35	★	Nov 16	2 to 3 p.m. ET	During Testing: Managing Students in WIDA AMS – ACCESS Online	This webinar provides an overview about student demographic information and accommodations for online administration.	Webex Meeting Link	Virtual Meeting	WIDA Assessment Coordinators, CTCs	WIDA Faciliated	N/A
36	♥	Nov 18	SAVE THE DATE	Indiana TESOL (INTEOSL) Conference	The 2023 INTEOL Conference has been announced! The theme this year is Navigating the Shifting Landscapes in Education.	Indianapolis Marriott East 7202 E. 21st St. Indianapolis, IN 46219	Visit/download the flyer here, and keep updated through the INTESOL Website.	All EL Educators at all levels		Required: Fee-based conference
37	★	Nov. 21	2 to 3 p.m. ET	Alternate ACCESS for ELLs for New Test Administrators	This webinar provides an overview of Alternate ACCESS for ELLs including scheduling, basics of administration, and review of training resources. This is not a replacement for the training course, which is required to administer the assessment.	Webex Meeting Link	Virtual Meeting	WIDA Assessment Coordinators, CTCs, EL educators	WIDA Faciliated	N/A
38	📚	Nov. 28 and Nov. 29	7:30 to 4 p.m. ET	Elevating Education 2023: Improving Outcomes for All	The goal of this conference is to gain knowledge, build capacity and network with colleagues in order to deliver the most effective educational programming for all students. A variety of sessions will be available. Topics include: leadership science of reading mathematics instruction inclusive practices teaching behavior universal design for learning co-teaching	The Hyatt Regency Indianapolis Convention Center	Visit/download the flyer here, and register through the IEPTA Website.	General education administrators and teachers, SPED administrators and teachers, EL administrators and teachers, Speech language Pathologists, Interventionists, and instructional coaches	Highly regarded national presenters include: Amen Rahh Laurie Ferry Shelley Moore Terrance Scott Dawn Miller Jennifer Pusateri Sarah Ward Lee Ann Jung Susan Hentz	Registration Required by Oct. 16
39	★	Nov 30 and Dec 14 (Register by Nov 17)	4 to 5:30 p.m. E.T.	Part I: Bringing Langauge into Focus: Expectations, Functions & Features	In this 2-part WIDA virtually faciliated workshop take a closer look at the Key Language Uses by engaging in a deeper exploration of Langauge Expectations, Language Functions, and Langauge Features. Participants will learn the importance and purpose of mentor text to make language visible to students. Participants will engage in exploration of materials and additional resources to support their classroom implementation. By the end of the workshop, participants will be able to: 1) Identify Language Expectations, 2) Connect the linguistic resources students bring to this learning context, 3) Leverage Langauge Functions and Language Features with students in instructional practice	WIDA Secure Portal	Format: 2 live, 90 minute webinars. Webinars will not be recorded. 1 self-paced module. Registration required. Limited capacity.	K-12 Educators who work with multilingual learners in their classroom	WIDA Faciliated	Registration Required by Nov. 17
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41	★	Dec 5	2 to 3 p.m. ET	During Testing: Managing Test Sessions – ACCESS Online	This webinar covers creating test sessions, printing test tickets, and managing test sessions.	Webex Meeting Link	Virtual Meeting	WIDA Assessment Coordinators, CTCs	WIDA Faciliated	N/A
42	★	Dec 7	2 to 3 p.m. ET	During Testing: Managing Test Materials – ACCESS Paper	This webinar covers information on paper inventory, additional materials, and secure material protocol.	Webex Meeting Link	Virtual Meeting	WIDA Assessment Coordinators, CTCs	WIDA Faciliated	N/A
43	IN	Dec 12	9:30 to 10:30 a.m. E.T.	New EL Director Monthly PLC	IDOE’s Office of Student Support and Accessibility and Office of English Learning and Migrant Education will offer a PLC for new directors of EL programs during the 2023-2024 school year. This will be a place to network with other new directors, access timely program information, and bring questions.	Microsoft Teams Meeting	Virtual Meeting	New EL Stakeholders	IDOE	N/A
44	★	Dec 12	2 to 3 p.m. ET	During Testing: Managing Students in WIDA AMS – ACCESS Paper	This webinar provides information about bubbling and labeling as well as comparing student information in WIDA AMS.	Webex Meeting Link	Virtual Meeting	WIDA Assessment Coordinators, CTCs	WIDA Faciliated	N/A
45	IN	Dec 13	3 to 4 p.m. ET	WIDA Office Hours	Join IDOE Assessment Team to discuss verifying student information in WIDA AMS, test session setup, initial materials orders.	Webex Meeting Link	For more details about WIDA Office Hours, view the 2023-2024 of the WIDA Assessment Guidance (see pg. 32). Questions and additional topics for discussion can be submitted adhead of eacher scheduled session via this form.	WIDA Assessment Coordinators, CTCs, EL educators	IDOE Asessment / EL Teams	N/A
46	★	Dec. 14	2 to 3 p.m. ET	During Testing: Technology Troubleshooting	This webinar provides an overview of the various error messages and common troubleshooting solutions.	Webex Meeting Link	Virtual Meeting	WIDA Assessment Coordinators, CTCs	WIDA Faciliated	N/A
47	★	Dec 14, and Nov 30 (Register by Nov 17)	4 to 5:30 p.m. E.T.	Part II: Bringing Language into Focus: Expectations, Functions & Features	In this 2-part WIDA virtually faciliated workshop take a closer look at the Key Language Uses by engaging in a deeper exploration of Langauge Expectations, Language Functions, and Langauge Features. Participants will learn the importance and purpose of mentor text to make language visible to students. Participants will engage in exploration of materials and additional resources to support their classroom implementation. By the end of the workshop, participants will be able to: 1) Identify Language Expectations, 2) Connect the linguistic resources students bring to this learning context, 3) Leverage Langauge Functions and Language Features with students in instructional practice	WIDA Secure Portal	Format: 2 live, 90-minute webinars. Webinars will not be recorded. 1 self-paced module. Registration required. Limited capacity available.	K-12 Educators who work with multilingual learners in their classroom	WIDA Faciliated	Registration Required by Nov. 17
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49	IN	Jan 10	3 to 4 p.m. ET	WIDA Office Hours	Join IDOE Assessment Team to discuss pre-testing Q&A, secure test materials reminders (e.g., taking inventory and tracking materials, additional materials ordering).	Webex Meeting Link	For more details about WIDA Office Hours, view the 2023-2024 of the WIDA Assessment Guidance (see pg. 32). Questions and additional topics for discussion can be submitted adhead of eacher scheduled session via this form.	WIDA Assessment Coordinators, CTCs, EL educators	IDOE Asessment / EL Teams	N/A
50	IN	Jan 31	3 to 4 p.m. ET	WIDA Office Hours	Join IDOE Assessment Team for a testing window check-in!	Webex Meeting Link	For more details about WIDA Office Hours, view the 2023-2024 of the WIDA Assessment Guidance (see pg. 32). Questions and additional topics for discussion can be submitted adhead of eacher scheduled session via this form.	WIDA Assessment Coordinators, CTCs, EL educators	IDOE Asessment / EL Teams	N/A
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52	IN	Feb 14	3 to 4 p.m. ET	WIDA Office Hours	Join the IDOE Assessment Team for an open office hours Q&A!	Webex Meeting Link	For more details about WIDA Office Hours, view the 2023-2024 of the WIDA Assessment Guidance (see pg. 32). Questions and additional topics for discussion can be submitted adhead of eacher scheduled session via this form.	WIDA Assessment Coordinators, CTCs, EL educators	IDOE Asessment / EL Teams	N/A
53	IN	Feb 28	3 to 4 p.m. ET	WIDA Office Hours	Join the IDOE Assessment Team to discuss reminders for the end of teading window, returning secure materials, and pre-reporting data validation.	Webex Meeting Link	For more details about WIDA Office Hours, view the 2023-2024 of the WIDA Assessment Guidance (see pg. 32). Questions and additional topics for discussion can be submitted adhead of eacher scheduled session via this form.	WIDA Assessment Coordinators, CTCs, EL educators	IDOE Asessment / EL Teams	N/A
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57	IN	Mar 27	3 to 4 p.m. ET	WIDA Office Hours	Join the IDOE Assessment Team to discuss pre-reporting data validation.	Webex Meeting Link	For more details about WIDA Office Hours, view the 2023-2024 of the WIDA Assessment Guidance (see pg. 32). Questions and additional topics for discussion can be submitted adhead of eacher scheduled session via this form.	WIDA Assessment Coordinators, CTCs, EL educators	IDOE Asessment / EL Teams	N/A
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62	IN	Apr 24	3 to 4 p.m. ET	WIDA Office Hours	Join the IDOE Assessment Team to discuss reminders and information for inital reporting.	Webex Meeting Link	For more details about WIDA Office Hours, view the 2023-2024 of the WIDA Assessment Guidance (see pg. 32). Questions and additional topics for discussion can be submitted adhead of eacher scheduled session via this form.	WIDA Assessment Coordinators, CTCs, EL educators	IDOE Asessment / EL Teams	N/A
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68	IN	May 22	3 to 4 p.m. ET	WIDA Office Hours	Join the IDOE Assessment Team to discuss final reporting information, end of year wrap-up, lessons learned, and feedback.	Webex Meeting Link	For more details about WIDA Office Hours, view the 2023-2024 of the WIDA Assessment Guidance (see pg. 32). Questions and additional topics for discussion can be submitted adhead of eacher scheduled session via this form.	WIDA Assessment Coordinators, CTCs, EL educators	IDOE Asessment / EL Teams	N/A
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