The focus of this EL support session is to provide an opportunity for EL & Bilingual directors and teachers to discuss potential needs, share best practices and problem solve.

Facilitator is Valerie Butron.

Two PD credits awarded after completion of evaluation.

Online Book Study - The Writing Rope A Framework for Explicit Writing Instruction
Author: Joan Sedita

Audience: K–8 Teachers, Literacy Coaches, Specialists, and Interventionists
Writing is a complex task that draws on multiple strands of literacy and language. In this 6-session book study, educators will explore Joan Sedita’s Writing Rope—a comprehensive framework for delivering explicit, systematic writing instruction. Each session will focus on a different component of the rope: critical thinking, syntax, text structure, writing craft, transcription skills, and the importance of integrating these strands into cohesive, high-impact instruction.
Participants will collaborate with colleagues to reflect on their current writing practices, explore evidence-based strategies, and walk away with tools they can immediately apply in their classrooms, small groups, or coaching settings.

Learning Objectives:
Participants will:
Understand the five strands of the Writing Rope and how they develop skilled writers


Learn instructional strategies that explicitly support writing development in grades K–8


Explore the connection between writing and reading, vocabulary, syntax, and content learning


Reflect on current writing instruction and identify areas for improvement


Plan for implementation using classroom-ready tools and templates

Building Thinking Classrooms - a series of sessions covering the excellent math instructional strategies presented in Peter Liljedahl's book, "Building Thinking Classrooms in Mathematics" for ROE 24 teachers, leaders, and administrators. This book has become a game changer for teachers across the country and I have personally seen the "magic" happening in classrooms where I have done sessions on these strategies. Participants do not need to have read or own the book to attend. I will present, discuss, and give resources to implement the toolkits in each session that will create powerful math instructional routines in your building! 

John Hattie's research in Visible Learning offers data-driven roadmaps to effective teaching & learning. How does this apply to our day to day instruction in mathematics? In these sessions, we will focus on bridging Hattie's research and content from the book Visible Learning for Mathematics: What Works Best to Optimize Student Learning with actionable strategies & philosophies for anyone with a stake in math education. I will highlight the high-effect size practices, and share practical classroom routines that embody visible learning in mathematics. 

Participants will understand key concepts as they relate to Hattie’s Visible Learning in Mathematics, learn high-impact strategies with strong effect sizes, gain practical tools & classroom routines to make student learning more visible and measurable, reflect on math class culture, and cultivate clarity, feedback, and growth in mathematics. These sessions will empower participants to implement evidence-based strategies that truly accelerate mathematics learning.

Part I:
Ruby Payne is a respected expert in child development and behavioral management. In her book Emotional Poverty How to Reduce Anger, Anxiety, and Violence in the Classroom- she expounds on the importance of understanding why, as opposed to judging and stereotyping students. Her insights provide valuable tools for educators to practice in our schools. This course is fashioned to assist teachers in behaviorally and psychologically understanding our most challenging question, WHY?
The purpose of this course is to identify tools and strategies that promote classrooms and campuses with less anger, anxiety, avoidance, and violence. The major objectives on Day 1 are to; Name emotional realities in the classroom; Share tools to address student anger, anxiety, resentment, avoidance, relationship building, and behavior, Separate discipline strategies from interventions that build motivation in students.
During this presentation we will provide concrete strategies to address many emotional issues and provide conceptual shifts for educators. Specific topics addressed during this session will be Basics about Emotions, The Brain and its regulation and integration, Hand Model of the Brain, The Physiology of Negative Emotions, Emotional Meltdowns, Calming Techniques, Self-Construction, Inherited Tendencies, Stages of Development, and Getting Stuck.

Coffee Service & Lunch provided

Building Thinking Classrooms - a series of sessions covering the excellent math instructional strategies presented in Peter Liljedahl's book, "Building Thinking Classrooms in Mathematics" for ROE 24 teachers, leaders, and administrators. This book has become a game changer for teachers across the country and I have personally seen the "magic" happening in classrooms where I have done sessions on these strategies. Participants do not need to have read or own the book to attend. I will present, discuss, and give resources to implement the toolkits in each session that will create powerful math instructional routines in your building! 

John Hattie's research in Visible Learning offers data-driven roadmaps to effective teaching & learning. How does this apply to our day to day instruction in mathematics? In these sessions, we will focus on bridging Hattie's research and content from the book Visible Learning for Mathematics: What Works Best to Optimize Student Learning with actionable strategies & philosophies for anyone with a stake in math education. I will highlight the high-effect size practices, and share practical classroom routines that embody visible learning in mathematics. 

Participants will understand key concepts as they relate to Hattie’s Visible Learning in Mathematics, learn high-impact strategies with strong effect sizes, gain practical tools & classroom routines to make student learning more visible and measurable, reflect on math class culture, and cultivate clarity, feedback, and growth in mathematics. These sessions will empower participants to implement evidence-based strategies that truly accelerate mathematics learning.