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Adolescent Literacy Institute
The Center on Instruction hosted an Adolescent Literacy Institute October 15-17, 2008, in New Orleans to encourage deeper understanding and effective use of two adolescent literacy products. The meeting included presentations from national experts Joe Torgesen, Barbara Foorman, Greg Roberts, Colleen Reutebuch, and Jade Wexler, as well as small and large group discussion, orientation to the soon-to-be-released “Assessments to Guide Adolescent Literacy Instruction” and a training of trainers session for “Effective Instruction for Adolescent Struggling Readers” professional development.
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Data-based Instructional Decision Making for ELLs
The ELL Strand of the Center on Instruction hosted a webinar on May 19, 2009, to identify key information that should be considered when planning data-based and differentiated instruction for English Language Learners. Dr. Mabel Rivera presented updated information from the literature regarding the importance of language proficiency and formative evaluation tools during the instructional planning process.
To access the accompanying PowerPoint presentation, click here.
Promising Research-based Practices in Instruction and Assessment for English Language Learners
The ELL Strand of the Center on Instruction hosted a webinar on June 17, 2009, to discuss promising practices that have been identified within the current research base for working with English Language Learners in both instruction and assessment. Dr. Ani Moughamian updated information regarding research-based practices and provided some additional recommendations for an RTI framework for assessment, native language assessment, progress monitoring of ELLs, accommodations, and using multiple data sources to ensure a comprehensive language and literacy screening and assessment system for ELLs.
To access the accompanying PowerPoint presentation, click here.
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