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WRITE Foundations for LTELs
Through the WRITE (Writing Redesigned for Innovative Teaching and Equity) Foundations for LTELs four-day virtual series, educators will deepen their understanding of best approaches to support Long-term English learners (LTELs). Aligned with Principle 2 and Principle 3 of the English Learner Roadmap, educators will increase their understanding of the following:
1) Awareness and understanding of culturally and linguistically responsive instruction,
2) Understanding and knowledge of equity-centered academic literacy design, and
3) Schoolwide implementation and teacher expertise in evidence-based practices aligned to the CCSS Writing Standards that will support the implementation of standards-based classroom instruction.
Session Topics
Session 1 - LTEL historical aspects six high leverage practices and the WRITE approach
Session 2 - The writing process
Session 3 - Modeling the writing process (draft/revise/publish)
Session 4 - Reading/writing connection
More about the WRITE Initiative from the San Diego County Office of Education:
The Writing Redesigned for Innovative Teaching and Equity (WRITE) initiative, a national academic excellence model for professional development, supports TK-12 schools and districts to implement an equity-centered, culturally and linguistically responsive writing approach in English and Spanish across instructional contexts. Aligned to the writing standards in the California Common Core Standards for English Language Arts and Literacy in History/Social Science, Science, and Technical Subjects, and language development proficiency levels, WRITE prepares students for college, career, and civic participation. Through partnerships with schools, districts, and county offices, WRITE develops a network of leaders with a shared understanding of quality integrated literacy instruction.
Through partnerships with schools, districts, and county offices, WRITE develops a network of leaders with a shared understanding of quality integrated literacy instruction. Join TK-12 teacher leaders across the state in a four-module online course to focus on equity-centered, research-based writing instruction.
Read the Institute of Education Sciences (IES) Research Study
Course Dates and Times:
January 29, 2025
February 5, 2025
March 5, 2025
March 19, 2025
3:30 - 5:30 PM
Audience: Secondary Teachers and Teacher Leaders, Site Administrators, EL Coaches, TOSAs, EL Leaders