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DOE Updates
General Educators Supporting EL Professional Learning Opportunity
Join Nancy Motley for a free, one-day in-person workshop, as she shares actionable, high yield strategies that support all students, including English Learners. The session for secondary educators will take place on June 13 at 8 a.m. in Fredericksburg. The session for elementary educators will take place on June 14, 2023, from 8 a.m., in Fredericksburg. Participants will receive a copy of her book, Small Moves, Big Gains. Register today!
Professional Development Workshops for High School Science Teachers
These workshops will be held at Virginia Tech June 20-22 and are provided free of charge to high school science teachers (grades 9-12). The workshops are designed to deepen teacher understanding of subjects leading to lessons that inspire and engage students. Subsidies for lodging are available for participants traveling from out of town (greater than a 50-mile from Blacksburg). Space is limited to 20 participants per workshop. Your registration is a commitment to attend.Free Professional Learning Opportunity for Secondary Educators
Join Dr. Kate Kinsella for a two-day interactive workshop, Tools to Support Secondary English Learners in Interpreting, Discussing, and Constructing Informational Texts. Participants will focus on how to get English Learners to explain content, and accurately read, summarize, compare, or convey why things happen. This workshop will take place on August 2 and 3, in Harrisonburg.
