Region 9-English Language Development, Reading

Children who are English learners may have already learned some of these early literacy skills in their home language. This workshop will provide information on how to bridge the home language and English by making cultural connections, and ensure children remain motivated during this stage of pre-literacy. Learning to read is promoted by close and nurturing relationships with adults who foster ineractions with interesting and engaging print.

Participants will:

• Gain a deeper understanding of key concepts of the Reading strand that support the English-Language Development (ELD) domain within the California Preschool Learning Foundations, Volume 1 and the California Preschool Curriculum Framework, Volume 1
• Observe, read, and discuss the developmental continuum from the English-Language Development (ELD) domain
• Become aware of the four Keys for Supporting Dual Language Learners

Level: Introductory
Audience: Teaching/Administration/Leadership Staff, Family child Care Providers, Family, Friend and Neighbor Care Providers
Age Range: Preschool and Transitional Kindergarten

This training has been developed to support learning through active engagement. To receive credit for attendance, please note it will be expected of you to participate in any of the following that may take place throughout the training: breakout rooms, chat box responses, polls, and verbal discussions. Though camera access is not required, we highly encourage you to utilize your camera, if possible. Please do not attempt to participate in a Zoom meeting while driving. We trust that you will take necessary breaks if needed but count on your participation to enrich the learning environment.

Workforce Registry Information: To receive professional development hours, participants will be required to have their CA ECE Workforce Registry number. This 9-digit number beginning with 100-xxx-xxx is required for registering for any of our SDQPI learning events. Participants can access the Workforce Registry website to obtain their ID number. This one-time step must be completed prior to your first professional development event. Please visit https://www.caregistry.org/ for details.

To register for this professional development workshop, click on the following OMS link: http://sdcoe.k12oms.org/1299-207845