English as a New Language (ENL) Basics

Description/When

Learn the basics of working with English Language Learners (ELLs) including the topics of identification, regulations, and basic classroom/tutoring techniques. Nicole Bell, with Mid-West RBERN, created a self-paced, video webinar to acquaint teachers with the English as a New Language (ENL) program and strategies for supporting ELLs. The NYS-MEP is mixing the self-paced webinar with real time community with your colleagues and expert, Nicole Bell.

• Part I:  Thursday, January 19, 2023 (10:15-11:15am):  Live Introduction (via Zoom) where Nicole introduces the video and links to the resources. Part I was recorded and the video can be accessed below.
• Then, on your own, watch the online webinar 15 or 30 minutes at a time, wherever it fits into your schedule, over seven weeks. The video is structured using Edpuzzle, with automatic stopping points for reflection and answering questions. This takes about 2 ½ hours total.
• Part III: Tuesday, March 14, 2023 (9-10am):  Reconnect with Nicole and colleagues to discuss what you've learned and ask questions. Part III was recorded and is available upon request.

Objective

Participants will be able to demonstrate a basic level knowledge of English Language Learner Instruction and how it relates to their role as an educator.

Presenter/Developer

Nicole Bell, Professional Development Specialist with Mid-West RBERN

Nicole is a specialist and one of the latest additions to the Mid-West RBERN staff. Nicole has been working with migrant education tutors since 2015 and she values the gifts that they bring to the table. She was a music teacher for 4 years before she decided to get her masters in TESOL at Nazareth College. Following grad school, Nicole was an ENL teacher for several years as a Wayne-Finger Lakes (WFL) BOCES itinerant teacher and several years in the Sodus Central School District. She served as the coordinating teacher for the WFL ENL Teacher Consortium and was very committed to family engagement practices with ELLs and their families. Additionally, her interest areas include culturally responsive teaching, bilingual techniques in the classroom, the Latinx student experience, and migrant education.

Special Instructions

Zoom meeting information will be emailed to those who register a day or so beforehand.

If you could not attend the first part of this series on January 19th, but still wish to participate, please contact us using the event contact information below.

The content in these presentations is geared towards serving the migrant populations in New York State as defined under Title I, Part C and the approved State Service Delivery Plan, and may NOT be appropriate to all situations.

Please refer to the  disclaimers page, which includes the vendor notice, Google™ Translate disclaimer, and nondiscrimination and accessibility policy, before proceeding further.

Part I Recording

Watch below or please click here.