LIFT ELs - SW*MELL
Summer 2024
Learning while Lounging...
You may have some down time this summer and if you do, I hope you do something that feeds your soul and your mind. You may want to expand your knowledge about English language development while on the lake, at the beach or in the comfort of your backyard. Below I've listed some ways to keep learning through the summer.
Summer Learning Opportunities
WIDA self-paced webinars
These webinars are available HERE until August 30, 2024. Log in to the WIDA portal and click on Professional Learning.
ELD Summer Academy
June 24, 2024
Join Cammy Goucher, Missouri English Language Development (ELD) director. This 2-hour virtual training is designed for new ELD staff or anyone who'd like a refresher of the basics! Register HERE
The Immigrant Learning Center free webinar
July 16, 2024
Attend the 2024 Immigrant Student Success free webinar for educators of Refugee students.
Check it out and register HERE.
Check out these podcasts!
Teaching MLs Podcast with Tan K Huynh
This podcast covers a vast array of topics related to teaching MLs. It's inspiring!
Also check out his website HERE!
The Science of Reading: the Podcast
A miniseries specifically for MLs/ELs began on April 30. Check out these episodes and anything by Elsa Cardenas Hagan.
Find on your podcast platform.
Check out YouTube training videos!
YouTube has excellent video trainings on all things English learners, Immigrant, refugees, etc.
Some great YouTube channels are: BRYCS, Seidlitz Education, Colorin Colorado and Welcoming America.
Planning for the fall!
Plan to share your ACCESS score reports with teachers
Sign up for the SW*MELL Fall Conference
Thursday, September 26, 2024
8am - 3pm
Join your colleagues for a fun day of learning and connection.
Darr Agricultural Center - Springfield, MO
Sign up HERE.
MELL Meet Ups 24-25
I'm planning our monthly MELL Meet Ups. Your input on the educator feedback form below will help me to plan the schedule and topics that you feel are important.
I need your feedback!
- Please complete THIS feedback survey to voice your needs and preferences for support next year.
- Please notify me of staff changes and contact information for next year!
I'm available all summer 🙂
Rhonda Hittenberger Ortiz
Instructional Specialist - MELL (MO English Language Learners)
Missouri State University
rhittenbergerortiz@missouristate.edu
417-836-4093