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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.

 

2025 Webinar Series

 

Date: Wednesday, January 22, 2025  

Time: 9:00am – 10:00am

Topic: EL Data Accuracy

  • Data reporting and usage
  • Recommendations of best practices
  • Opportunity to address questions

Webinar Recording

 

Date: Wednesday, February 26, 2025  

Time: 9:00am – 10:00am

Topic: Fundamentals of Targeted ELD Instruction

  • Essential understandings and legal standing
  • Expectations and characteristics according to Arizona’s Language Development Approach (LDA)
  • Opportunity to address questions

Webinar Recording 

 

Date: Wednesday, March 19, 2025  

Time: 9:00am – 10:00am

Topic: Fundamentals of Integrated Instruction for ELs

  • Essential understandings and legal standing
  • Expectations and characteristics according to Arizona’s Language Development Approach (LDA)
  • Opportunity to address questions

Webinar Recording 

 

 

Date: Wednesday, April 30, 2025  

Time: 9:00am – 10:00am

Topic: Two-Hour SEI Model Foundations

  • Requirements and characteristics of this Structured English Immersion (SEI) Model
  • Foundational structure
  • Opportunity to address questions

 

APLD Registration Link: https://azed.geniussis.com/Registration.aspx?aid=10497

Webinar Recording (this link will be added after the live session)

 

 

Date: Wednesday, May 14, 2025  

Time: 9:00am – 10:00am

Topic: Pull-Out SEI Model Foundations

  • Requirements and characteristics of this Structured English Immersion (SEI) Model
  • Foundational structure
  • Opportunity to address questions

 

APLD Registration Link: https://azed.geniussis.com/Registration.aspx?aid=10498

Webinar Recording (this link will be added after the live session)

 

 

Date: Wednesday, May 28, 2025  

Time: 9:00am – 10:00am

Topic: Newcomer SEI Model Foundations

  • Requirements and characteristics of this Structured English Immersion (SEI) Model
  • Foundational structure
  • Opportunity to address questions

 

APLD Registration Link: https://azed.geniussis.com/Registration.aspx?aid=10499

Webinar Recording (this link will be added after the live session)

 

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.

Webinar Recording 

 

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.

Webinar Recording 

 

Date: Wednesday, March 13, 2024

Time: 9:00am – 10:00am

Topic: EL Program Evaluation

  • Legal requirements
  • Recommendations of best practices
  • Opportunity to address questions

Webinar Recording

 

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

Webinar Recording  |  Guidance

 

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.

Webinar Recording  |  Guidance

 

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.

Webinar Recording  |  Guidance

 

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

Webinar Recording

 

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

Webinar Recording  |  Guidance

 

Date: Wednesday, November 13, 2024

Time: 9:00am – 10:00am

Topic: Compensatory Instruction for ELs

  • Legal requirements and expectations
  • Recommendations of best practices
  • Opportunity to address questions

Webinar Recording 

 

Date: December 2024

No webinar this month.
 

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 

 

Webinar Recording  |  Q&A Resource

Should you have questions about any of these webinars, please email us: [email protected] 

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