Webinar Wednesdays with OELAS
Join OELAS as we take time to discuss various topics related to English Language Development (ELD), Instructional Practices, elements of effective EL Programs, and other topics.
The scheduled webinars are noted below with the link to register in ADE's Professional Learning and Development (APLD) application. Once registered in APLD, the Zoom meeting link will be emailed the day before the webinar.
2024 Webinar Series
Date: Wednesday, January 31, 2024
Time: 9:00am – 10:00am
Topic: Understanding the Home Language Survey
This webinar will focus on discussing the purpose and legal premises behind the Home Language Survey (HLS). Recommendations of best practices will be shared to ensure school staff are compliant with HLS practices. A variety of scenarios regarding HLS compliance to help LEAs understand best practices will also be shared.
Date: Wednesday, February 21, 2024
Time: 9:00am – 10:00am
Topic: Pull-Out SEI Model Scheduling Options for K-8 Schools
This webinar will focus on providing the legal parameters of scheduling Targeted and Integrated Instruction - per the Pull-Out SEI Model – for elementary and secondary. Considerations for scheduling Targeted Instruction along with sample scheduling options will also be discussed.
Date: Wednesday, March 13, 2024
Time: 9:00am – 10:00am
Topic: EL Program Evaluation
- Legal requirements
- Recommendations of best practices
- Opportunity to address questions
Date: Wednesday, April 24, 2024
Time: 9:00am – 10:00am
Topic: Parent Request for Student Withdrawal from an English Learner Program
- Legal requirements
- Recommendations of best practices
- Opportunity to address questions
Date: Wednesday, May 15, 2024
Time: 9:00am – 10:00am
Topic: Online Learning for English Learners: Synchronous and Asynchronous Learning within Online School Programs
- This webinar will have a specific focus in the areas of synchronous and asynchronous learning for school districts and charter schools operating online school programs. We will also review the requirements for the identification of ELs and provision of the required minutes and instruction according to the Structured English Immersion model(s) selected at the school district or charter school.
Date: Wednesday, June 19, 2024
Time: 9:00am – 10:00am
** Topic: Parent and Community Engagement for ELs (** topic was rescheduled from May)
- This webinar will focus on providing LEAs with the legal requirements of Parent/Family/Community engagement under Title III of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act. Examples of engagement activities will also be shared to help LEAs explore different ways to raise awareness and participation of parents/families of ELs, and ultimately impact ELs' academic and language proficiency. Meeting the requirements of parent/family engagement under a Title III grant will also be included.
Date: July 2024
No webinar this month.
Date: Wednesday, August 21, 2024
Time: 9:00am – 10:00am
Topic: Tools to Evaluate EL Programs
- What to look at and what to look for
- Recommendations of best practices
- Opportunity to address questions
Date: Wednesday, October 23, 2024
Time: 9:00am – 10:00am
Topic: Services and Assessment of Dual-Labeled ELs
- Legal requirements
- Recommendations of best practices
- Opportunity to address questions
APLD Registration Link: https://azed.geniussis.com/Registration.aspx?aid=9901
Webinar Recording (this link will be added after the live session)
Date: Wednesday, November 13, 2024
Time: 9:00am – 10:00am
Topic: Compensatory Instruction
- Legal requirements and expectations
- Recommendations of best practices
- Opportunity to address questions
APLD Registration Link: https://azed.geniussis.com/Registration.aspx?aid=9902
Webinar Recording (this link will be added after the live session)
Date: December 2024
No webinar this month.
Date: Wednesday, January 22, 2025 (This webinar was rescheduled from September 25, 2024)
Time: 9:00am – 10:00am
Topic: EL Data Accuracy
- Data reporting and usage
- Recommendations of best practices
- Opportunity to address questions
APLD Registration Link: https://azed.geniussis.com/Registration.aspx?aid=9900
Webinar Recording (this link will be added after the live session)
Date: Wednesday, May 17, 2023
Time: 11:00am – 12:00pm
Topic: High School Credit Guidance and Implications for English Learners
Clarity for School Administrators, Guidance Counselors, and EL Coordinators
Webinar Recording | Written Guidance | Q&A Resource
Date: Wednesday, July 26, 2023
Time: 9:00am – 10:00am
Topic: Parent Notification and Consent and Parent Withdrawal Forms
The processes and implications of these documents.
Webinar Recording | Q&A Resource
Date: Wednesday, August 16, 2023
Time: 9:00am – 10:00am
Topic: Fluent English Proficient Students and the Data We Collect
- What data is collected?
- How is this data used?
- What are your next steps as a School/LEA?
Webinar Recording | Written Guidance
Date: Wednesday, October 4, 2023
Time: 9:00am – 10:00am
Topic: Long-Term English Learners (ELS) and Supporting Reclassification
- Practices for identifying the specific language needs of ELs using AZELLA and any other data
- Intentional planning and support to reclassify
Webinar Recording | Q&A Resource
Date: Wednesday, November 15, 2023
Time: 9:00am – 10:00am
Topic: Dual-Labeled ELs
- Practices for identifying the specific language needs of ELs using AZELLA and any other data
- Intentional planning and support to reclassify
Should you have questions about any of these webinars, please email us: [email protected]
