Literacy Strategies for English Language Learners
Did you know that English Language Learners make up 5% of Tennessee’s
student population? Do you have English Language Learners (ELLs) in your
classroom? Do you often wonder how you can make your ELL students
successful readers?
ELLs have diverse abilities and instructional needs,
so teachers must use multiple strategies to ensure
academic success. With the shift in state standards, it is
imperative that we get all students college and career
ready. How do we make these standards accessible to
English Language Learners? Join me on June 30th at the
Leader U 2017 conference for an informative session
titled “Literacy Strategies for English Language Learners”
to uncover misconceptions about English Language
Learning and discover strategies to support and increase
the literacy development of your ELL students!
Tanya Hill
Supporting Students with Autism Spectrum Disorders
Current prevalence rates estimate that 1 in 68 children are diagnosed with an
Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD). As educators, it is essential that we know how
to best tailor learning environments for students with ASD in order to allow
them to reach their full potential and capitalize on the strengths they bring to
their educational experience. Participants at Leader U will be able to understand
how characteristics of ASD may impact learning
and behavior, particularly in educational settings.
With this information as a guide, participants will be
introduced to evidence-based practices that can be
utilized in a variety of educational settings across the
lifespan that focus specifically on supporting these
characteristics. Examples include how to modify
the learning environment through strategies such
as environmental arrangement, prompting, visual
supports, and reinforcement systems.
Whitney Loring