Vocabulary, discourse, and academic language development in dual language programs are the basis of academic success. Through hands-on activities, participants will select vocabulary from texts in Spanish and English, learn to teach words/phrases for text-based reading comprehension, writing and assessments. Subsequently, using video recordings and an observation protocol, participants will practice giving feedback on vocabulary instruction, and jointly determined teacher and student learning paths. The protocol serves to plan lessons, peer coaching, and student monitoring.
I am Professor Emerita, Johns Hopkins University. For 10 years I have conducted research in schools about teaching vocabulary, discourse, reading comprehension, and writing skills integrated into all subjects for Long-Term ELs/Newcomers. My ExC-ELL Whole-School approach includes PD... Read More →
Dr. Hector Montenegro, President/CEO of Montenegro Consulting Group, LLC, is a Senior District Advisor for the Collaborative for Academic, Social and Emotional Learning (CASEL) and works with districts on systemic implementation of SEL. Dr. Hector Montenegro has been a math teacher... Read More →
