This webinar series is designed for all educators of multilingual learners. It was developed from WIDA’s two-day Scaffolding Learning through Language face-to-face workshop and has been adapted and condensed to best fit an online delivery. The purpose of the webinar series is to encourage educators to consider a dynamic set of classroom practices that support multilingual learners as they move toward increasing independence and expertise in grade-level content. Participants will explore how rigorous, well-sequenced curriculum within the context of meaningful, shared experiences contribute to rich classroom interactions that mediate learning.

Learning Goals
• Develop an understanding of scaffolding practices based on prior knowledge, new learning, and shared experiences.
• Build awareness of macro- and micro-scaffolding practices that apprentice students into language use for content area learning.
• Consider how students’ resources can support collaborative learning.
• Recognize the importance of establishing a collaborative community of learners that moves forward and upward together.
• Examine ways to engage students in exploring language use for content learning.
• Develop a vision for Scaffolding UP in your context.

Materials Needed
• 3-5 pieces of rectangular paper
• Headset with microphone
• Computer device for each participant with reliable internet connection

Participation Requirements
• Attend three 90-minute live WIDA webinars
• WIDA Secure Portal account to access the materials and webinar platform available in the WIDA eLearning Center
• Estimated 4.5 hours to complete entire webinar series

PDP’s will be provided by DESE for participation. See the full info sheet here and to enroll, click here.

This webinar series is designed for all educators of multilingual learners. It was developed from WIDA’s two-day Scaffolding Learning through Language face-to-face workshop and has been adapted and condensed to best fit an online delivery. The purpose of the webinar series is to encourage educators to consider a dynamic set of classroom practices that support multilingual learners as they move toward increasing independence and expertise in grade-level content. Participants will explore how rigorous, well-sequenced curriculum within the context of meaningful, shared experiences contribute to rich classroom interactions that mediate learning.

Learning Goals
• Develop an understanding of scaffolding practices based on prior knowledge, new learning, and shared experiences.
• Build awareness of macro- and micro-scaffolding practices that apprentice students into language use for content area learning.
• Consider how students’ resources can support collaborative learning.
• Recognize the importance of establishing a collaborative community of learners that moves forward and upward together.
• Examine ways to engage students in exploring language use for content learning.
• Develop a vision for Scaffolding UP in your context.

Materials Needed
• 3-5 pieces of rectangular paper
• Headset with microphone
• Computer device for each participant with reliable internet connection

Participation Requirements
• Attend three 90-minute live WIDA webinars
• WIDA Secure Portal account to access the materials and webinar platform available in the WIDA eLearning Center
• Estimated 4.5 hours to complete entire webinar series

PDP’s will be provided by DESE for participation. See the full info sheet here and to enroll, click here.

This webinar series is designed for all educators of multilingual learners. It was developed from WIDA’s two-day Scaffolding Learning through Language face-to-face workshop and has been adapted and condensed to best fit an online delivery. The purpose of the webinar series is to encourage educators to consider a dynamic set of classroom practices that support multilingual learners as they move toward increasing independence and expertise in grade-level content. Participants will explore how rigorous, well-sequenced curriculum within the context of meaningful, shared experiences contribute to rich classroom interactions that mediate learning.

Learning Goals
• Develop an understanding of scaffolding practices based on prior knowledge, new learning, and shared experiences.
• Build awareness of macro- and micro-scaffolding practices that apprentice students into language use for content area learning.
• Consider how students’ resources can support collaborative learning.
• Recognize the importance of establishing a collaborative community of learners that moves forward and upward together.
• Examine ways to engage students in exploring language use for content learning.
• Develop a vision for Scaffolding UP in your context.

Materials Needed
• 3-5 pieces of rectangular paper
• Headset with microphone
• Computer device for each participant with reliable internet connection

Participation Requirements
• Attend three 90-minute live WIDA webinars
• WIDA Secure Portal account to access the materials and webinar platform available in the WIDA eLearning Center
• Estimated 4.5 hours to complete entire webinar series

PDP’s will be provided by DESE for participation. See the full info sheet here and to enroll, click here.