Learning Opportunity

English Language Learners in the Inclusive Classroom (2 parts)

This session has been completed.
Facilitator: Kelly Gibbs
Date:

This is a multi-day event.

Day 1Jan 19, 2021 (4:00 pm to 5:30 pm MDT)
Day 2Jan 26, 2021 (4:00 pm to 5:30 pm MDT)
Cost:
$20.00
Location: Virtual
Session Code: 21-LL-291
Focus: Assessment Inclusive Education Science Curriculum Implementation and Pedagogy Leadership English Language Arts & Literacy Mathematics and Numeracy Other

Target Audience

Teachers (Grades K-6)

About this Learning Opportunity

Please note: the webinar information (link and how to access the webinar) will be emailed to you 2 hours prior to the webinar start time (MDT). If you have not received the webinar link by then, please email info@erlc.ca. 

We ask that you look at all students in your classroom as English Language Learners...everyone is at level 1 or 2 up to level 5! How do you address the learning of all? This session will:

  • Support and build your capacity in meeting the needs of English Language Learners within your diverse classroom
  • Heighten intentional use of universal, targeted and specialized strategies 
  • Foster student engagement and achievement

This session addresses the LQS competencies

  • 1. Fostering Effective Relationships
  • 2. Modeling Commitment to Professional Learning
  • 3. Embodying Visionary Leadership
  • 4. Leading a Learning Community
  • 6. Providing Instructional Leadership
  • 7. Developing Leadership Capacity

This session addresses the TQS competencies

  • 1. Fostering Effective Relationships
  • 2. Engaging in Career-Long Learning
  • 3. Demonstrating a Professional Body of Knowledge
  • 4. Establishing Inclusive Learning Environments

This learning opportunity is being subsidized through funding from Alberta Education.

About the Facilitator

Kelly has spent her educational career supporting students with a variety of needs and supporting staff building instructional strategies. She wanted to know more about how students learn and why they had difficulty learning...so back to school she went! As a teacher and a Reading Specialist, Kelly holds a Masters degree from the University of Alberta in the area of language and literacy development and specialized assessment. She built her knowledge of UDL through her work at the University of Manitoba. Her work as a Consultant supported teachers in building inclusive practice in all divisions. She has in-depth experience doing professional development, with a focus on instructional strategies and implementation of such strategies. She has taught pre-service teachers at the University of Alberta for the past year. Kelly's joy has been found in supporting staff in the use of research-based strategies that make teaching and learning intentional and meaningful.