All humans have the extraordinary ability to learn to speak many languages.  Come learn more about how you, as an early childhood educator, can support children and their families in their journey to acquiring one, two or more languages! Participants will: • Gain a deeper understanding about language acquisition • Discuss the connection between language and culture • Identify best practices to enhance oral language and literacy skills for our young Dual Language Leaners • Share strategies to engage with diverse families • Plan for individual language needs in their classrooms • Create a “language plan” for their classrooms • Practice ways to engage children even when you don’t speak their language • Share Strategies for DLLs who are enrolled in remote learning INFORMATION:  This training will be broken down into 3 modules of 2.5 hours each.  All Participants will need to commit and attend all three sessions.  

Web-based Time Specific 09/23/2023 / 01:30 PM - 09/23/2023 / 04:30 PM, www.zoom.com
Web-based Time Specific 10/14/2023 / 01:30 PM - 10/14/2023 / 04:30 PM, www.zoom.com
Web-based Time Specific 10/21/2023 / 01:30 PM - 10/21/2023 / 04:30 PM, www.zoom.com

All humans have the extraordinary ability to speak many languages. Come learn more about how you, as an early childhood educator, can support children and their families in their journey to acquiring one, two, or more languages!
Participants will:
• Gain a deeper understanding about dual language acquisition.
• Discuss the connection between language and culture.
• Identify best practices to enhance oral language and literacy.
• Share strategies to engage with diverse families.
• Plan for individual language needs in their classrooms.
• Create a “language plan” for their classroom.
• Practice ways to engage children even when you don’t speak their language.
• Familiarize themselves with the Head Start DLL Program Assessment Tool

INFORMATION: these workshops will be delivered in ENGLISH and SPANISH via zoom. Links will be sent to participants one week prior to the workshop. Participants must attend all three workshops to receive PD credits.

English Training DATES for 2024: 2/3/2024, 2/17/2024 and 3/2/204 link to register in Winter 2023.

Professional Learning Communities (PLCS) in English and Spanish from 6:30 PM to 8:00 PM. Open to all educators who have attended this training in the past. 11/01/23, 11/15/23 & 01/17/24.