Multiple Paths to Literacy: Differentiating Instruction for Language DevelopmentSave the Dates: Winter 2011January 22, January 29, February 5, 8:30 am - 1:30 pmCome join us in the exploration, infusion, and implementation of multiple paths to literacy to enhance learning. Participants will brainstorm ways of how to use and integrate multiple paths to literacy into differentiated lessons guided by experts and practitioners already implementing them in their teaching. Featuring: David Gonzalez, International Public Speaker, Poet, and Story Teller "Stories to Tell: Language and Socialization" Steven Goodman, Director of the Educational Video Center and author of "Teaching Youth Media" and "The Use of Media for Language Development" Jacqueline Nenchin, Assistant Professor of Education, Molloy College "Vocabulary Development through Games" The ultimate goals of the Language Series are: To promote an in-depth discussion about language learning principles and methodology with a focus on classroom applications; To support the professional growth of all classroom educators: Dual Language, Bilingual, ESL, Special Ed, and Monolingual teachers in Pre-K to high school settings; and To foster the exchange of ideas and to provide opportunities for networking among teachers and leaders across schools. Registration Fee: $175 for all three Saturdays Location: Bank Street College, New York City Series can be taken for one Bank Street graduate credit: EDUC 651 Strategies for Language Development Also meets requirements for teacher education professional development (PD) credit. Inquiries to (212) 875-4461 Dr. Luisa Liliana Costa, Coordinator of the Language Series, lcosta@bankstreet.edu
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