Join us for a virtual two-part workshop, facilitated by WIDA, titled Bringing Language into Focus: Expectations, Functions, and Features. These sessions are designed to give K-12 educators an opportunity to take a closer look at the Key Language Uses (genre families) by engaging in a deeper exploration of Language Expectations, Language Functions, and Language Features. Participants will learn the importance and purpose of mentor texts to make language visible to students. Part one will take place on Thursday, February 26, and part two will take place on Thursday, March 5. Both sessions will occur from 3:30 to 5 p.m. ET. Registration is required via this Jotform by Friday, January 30, as space is limited. Contact IDOE’s Office of English Learning and Migrant Education with any questions.