O-6 (K-12 Teachers & Paras)
SPANISH FOR TEACHERS (AND TRAVELERS)
Patricia Hoch, Onalaska
hocpa@mail.onalaska.k12.wi.us      
  

Do you have Spanish speaking ELL (English Language Learners) students in you classroom?  Have you wished you could communicate basic social and classroom information in the language of your Spanish speaking students?  Would you like to understand the cultural background of your Spanish speaking students?  (Do you want some basic Spanish skills for travel purposes?)

This workshop will provide you with an introduction to spoken and written Spanish and to Hispanic culture.  No prior experience with Spanish is necessary.  Vocabulary development and language structures will emphasize communication pertaining to a school environment.  In addition to teaching written and oral communication, the workshop will include Hispanic holidays and cultural information that will enhance your ability to understand and communicate effectively with Spanish-speaking students and parents.

This workshop is suitable for classroom teachers, ELL paraprofessionals, mentors, program coordinators and others who must understand and communicate with a Spanish speaking population.