Webinars

NCELA Webinars provide participants from around the country an opportunity to hear expert speakers present research on all aspects of English learner education. Check this page for updates about upcoming webinars.

Upcoming Webinars

No Webinars are available.

Past Webinars

September
26, 2019
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Webinar
Thursday, September 26, 2019 OELA and Dr. Phil Vahey, Director of Strategic Research and Innovation for SRI Education, provided an in-depth look at digital learning resources that can strengthen instruction of ELs. In this one-hour webinar, you’ll receive an overview of the types of digital learning resources available to support ELs and learn about key findings on supporting ELs through
August
26, 2019
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Webinar
OELA and English learner (EL) Educator and Advocate Dr. Marguerite Lukes engaged in a lively discussion on how to successfully support EL newcomers. In this one-hour webinar, you’ll learn more about the background of EL newcomers and get an introduction to the popular Newcomer Toolkit, before learning tips on developing a welcoming environment and establishing high quality instruction for your
August
08, 2019
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Webinar
OELA and EL expert Teddi Predaris provide an inside look at the EL Toolkit for State and Local Educational Agencies. This one-hour webinar features tools, strategies, and Q&A on: staffing and supporting EL programs, providing meaningful access to core curricula, providing meaningful access to extracurricular activities, and evaluating district EL programs.
February
27, 2019
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Webinar
This interactive webinar provided an overview of EL family engagement, Every Students Succeeds Act (ESSA) requirements related to EL family engagement, and OELA’s EL Family Toolkit. EL Expert Dr. Diane Staehr Fenner presented research and strategies for fostering EL family engagement and addressed ESSA requirements related to EL family engagement. José A. Viana, Assistant Deputy Secretary and