WIDA will facilitate two in-person PD sessions this fall, open to Indiana educators of English learners (ELs) free of charge. • Writing with MLs in the Secondary Grades is a two-day workshop on Tuesday, September 29, and Wednesday, September 30, at MSD Lawrence Township in Indianapolis. Registration and a description of the session can be found here. • Teacher Leaders: Planning with the ELD Standards Framework is a one-day session on Thursday, October 1, at MSD Lawrence Township with a virtual component occurring the week prior on Thursday, September 24, from 3:30 to 4:30 p.m. ET. Registration and additional information can be found here. WIDA will also facilitate an asynchronous, virtual opportunity titled, Considerations When Educating Bilingual Learners with Identified Learning Disabilities. This 13-week course culminates with a virtual workshop on Tuesday, November 24, from 3:30 to 4:30 p.m. ET. Session registration and information can be found here.
The deadline to register for each opportunity is Friday, September 4. Space is limited, and districts may register up to two participants per session. Contact IDOE’s Office of English Learning and Multilingual Education with any questions.