BP-11 (Grades K-12)
It's Not That Hard-How to Better Meet the Needs of Your ELLS
Kourtney Feldhausen, Howard-Suamico School District, DePere, WI
kourfeld@hssd.k12.wi.us                                 
  

This workshop will challenge content area and ELL teachers to look at the teaching and learning strategies, lessons, and units of instruction they are using with their English Language Learners. Come prepared with current benchmarks, lessons, and units and learn how you can better meet the needs of your students by modifying lessons and differentiating instruction. This workshop will help you identify the different needs and learning styles of ELLs and discover many ways that instructional strategies and educational programs can be adapted to meet students’ motivational and English learning needs.

The cultural background, family life, and values of our ELL students, and other students from diverse backgrounds, can significantly impact their readiness for learning in a school setting. This workshop will help both regular classroom and content teachers better understand the needs of students from diverse backgrounds, evaluate current teaching practices and make adjustments that will meet your specific classroom needs. Be ready to have fun and be creative as you get a binder full of ideas to take back to your classroom and school.