Category Archives: English Language Learner Instruction

SIOP on Steroids

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Dates: October 12, 26 & November 9, 2017

A SIOP Session specifically for content area teachers who are serious about implementing sheltered instruction to support second language learners.  This SIOP training will involve 3 days of training in the SIOP Model and 3 days of personal coaching for each participant.

All teachers are welcome.  Subs will be provided for teachers involved in the PASS Program and from the 12 schools involved with in the ELL Transformation grant through associated funds.  Substitutes for Non-PASS and non-Transformation teachers must be provided by site funds.

2 Graduate Credits available through Portland State University

Sheltered Instruction Observational Protocol (SIOP)

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Dates:  August 22, 23 and 25, 2017

In this course, participants will become acquainted with characteristics of English Language Learners (ELLs), second language acquisition, and the SIOP instructional model for use with ELLs in content classes. Course experiences will address developmentally and linguistically appropriate strategies and materials to effectively engage ELL students within the context of mainstream classroom instruction. Special attention will be given to students’ bilingual/ bicultural characteristics as important aspects of developing successful curriculum and instruction.

2 graduate credits are available through Portland State University.