REMINDER...if you DID NOT pre-register for parking prior to February 15th, please remember to check in at the PARKING KIOSK tomorrow at the doors near security when you arrive in the morning! Thank you!
LUNCH SPECIALS at the MHC! Plan ahead for some good food and a sit down visit with friends!
THURSDAY
CRAVE BUFFET ($15.00) - Chicken Penne Alfredo, Caesar Salad & Garlic Toast, Vegetarian option - Mediterranean Penne CAFETERIA CORNER ($10.00) - BBQ Beef on a bun with Potato Wedges, medium fountain pop
FRIDAY CRAVE BUFFET ($15.00) - Pulled Pork on a bun with Cole Slaw Vegetarian option - Veggie Wrap CAFETERIA CORNER ($10.00) - Soft Tacos with Tater Tots, medium fountain pop
Of course the cafeteria will be open with a full menu! REMEMBER...MHC is CASHLESS!
Please NOTE: Pre-registration for Convention Parking is now CLOSED! If you need to register your vehicle for convention parking, please stop into the Courtyard room to use a parking Kiosk.
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All teachers are teachers of EAL learners, no matter the subject. In this hands on session, using a UDL, differentiation and language through content fusion approach teachers will learn how to teach the language of their subject to EAL learners of varying proficiency levels. Strategies to maximize language learning through content in listening, speaking, reading, and writing opportunities for academic and complementary subjects will be explored.
Benchmarks 2.0 is an effective way to assess and monitor English language proficiency of EAL learners. In this session learn about the differences between Benchmarks 1.0 and 2.0, the Annual Assessment competencies (Vocabulary, Sentence Structure and Transition and Connections), the supporting competencies, and how to use the new Benchmarks.
What must educators know to effectively use the Science of Reading (SoR) in a diverse elementary classroom? My research set out to identify the essential elements of the SoR for teachers and clarify how these elements can be utilized and enhanced to support English as an Additional Language Learners. Many programs claim to be SoR-based but only provide one piece of the puzzle for effective reading instruction. Educators must be able to see past the publishers' sales pitch and analyze programs to implement effective literacy instruction.
Vocabulary, Vocabulary, Vocabulary! It's all about the words all learners acquire each year. EAL learners need explicit instruction and intentional implicit exposure to words to have those words become part of their lexicon. In this session teachers will learn practical strategies to support vocabulary acquisition in the subject that they teach.
