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IMESD English Learners and Title III Consortium

English Learner Services, ELL Professional Development & Title III IMESD Consortium

English Learner Services, Professional Development and Resources for Teachers and District

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The EL Specialist supports districts with, but not limited to, professional development, instructional strategies and consultation, lessons planning, parent involvement/activities, data management, and administration consultation.  

Below are PD opportunities and Resources for teachers and districts in our InterMountain ESD region working with diverse populations.

Contact
Translation/Interpretations services available for IMESD component districts.  

Ashley Harsin

English Learner Specialist &
Title III Consortium Lead
541-966-3113

Professional Development Available

  • Community of Practice for English Language Development (ELD) teachers
  • Learning Walks: To allow teachers to visit and watch numerous classrooms from around the region, outside their own school or district, while having a dialogue with an instructional coach and other teachers around strategies, culture, and other takeaways.
  • Literacy Trainings with Yolanda Westerberg
  • Sheltered Instruction Observation Protocol (SIOP) Overview PD
    • Description: SIOP (Sheltered Instruction Observation Protocol) Overview will guide participants through the 8 components of the SIOP model and most of the 30 features. The training will support content teachers for sheltering instruction for English Learners and engaging ALL learners. 
       

Upcoming PD/Workshop Opportunities:

  • School Wide Literacy Reform Workshops with Yolanda Westerberg (K-2, 3-5 and Secondary Workshops)
  • Session topics will include:
    • Yearlong Planning-Start with the Calendar
    • Scope and Sequence and Vertical Alignment
    • Common Terminology across grade levels
    • Different Products, Different Structures
    • What is a Mini-Lesson and how do I teach one?
    • Making a Roadmap for Instruction
    • Creating a Community of writers
    • Getting started-the first ten days of school
    • Writing is a skill-teaching stamina, originality and enthusiasm
    • Writing Process made easier
    • Writing about Reading and Taking Neat Notes
    • ELA Curriculum Alignment
  • Please go to the IMESD PD Page for upcoming PD!
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A colorful 'STOP' sign drawn on paper, with arrows and labels.
A colorful diagram outlines the SIOP model with key components like 'Interaction' and 'Comprehensible Input'.
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A hand-drawn diagram titled 'SIOP Model' with various interconnected components.
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