Online Courses

Instructional

Constructing Classroom

Conversations

Improving Argumentation

Skills in ELA and SS

Integrating Language

Development and Math

Leadership

CA Leadership for EL

Success

Instructional Tools

Language Analysis

Tools

Math Language Routines

Curriculum Review Guide

Stanford Professional Development Resources

Webinars with Understanding LanguageAugust 22 at 11AM

August 23 at 11AM (Hybrid Facilitation)

Constructive Classroom Conversations: Improving Student-to-Student InteractionsInstructional – Fall 2017

• Learn what makes a conversation constructive and how to improve student-to-student conversations to facilitate language and content learning

• Conversation Analysis Tool (CAT)• Assignments include capturing,

analyzing and acting on student conversations

Instructors for the Course

Sara Rutherford-QuachKenji Hakuta

Jeff Zwiers

Integrating Language Development and Content Learning in Math: Focus on ReasoningInstructional – Fall 2017

• Learn how to better understand the key role of language in learning math

• Math Reasoning Analysis Tool (MRAT)• Assignment include how to show learning of

new math standards and practices and assessing students’ uses of language for learning

Instructors for the Course

Jeff Zwiers

Phil Daro

Shelbi Cole

Improving Argumentation in English Language Arts and Social StudiesInstructional – Spring 2018

• Learn about the structural features of argumentation, the role that language plays within each of them, and the specifics of argumentation within ELA and social studies

• Argumentation Analysis Tool (AAT)• Assignments include capturing,

analyzing, and acting on student arguments

Instructors for the Course

Sara Rutherford-Quach Karen Thompson

Online Leadership CoursesCalifornia Leadership for English Learner Success

• Learn how to drive educational change for English learner students in California

• Classroom Observation Tool (COT)• Assignments include a vision

statement for English learner students, a language development framework, and a theory of action

• The course leads to the development or refinement an EL implementation plan to propel systemic change and shift practices

Instructors for the Course

Maria SantosSteven Weiss

Annie Camey Kuo

Claude Goldenberg

Language Analysis ToolsInstructional ToolsInstructional Tool Online Course

Conversation Analysis Tool (CAT) Constructive Conversations – Fall 2017

Math Reasoning Analysis Tool (MRAT) Language Dev & Math – Fall 2017

Classroom Observation Tool (COT) Leadership – Fall 2017

Argumentation Analysis Tool (AAT) Argumentation in English Language Arts and Social Studies – Spring 2018

Conversation Observation and Analysis Tool (COAT)

N/A

1Stronger

and Clearer Each Time

2 Collect and

Display

3 Critique, Correct,

and Clarify

4 Information

Gap

5 Co-Craft

Questions and

Problems

6 Three Reads

7 Compare

and Connect

8Discussion Supports

Math Language Routines (MLRs)Instructional Tools

• A math language routine refers to a structured but adaptable format for amplifying, assessing, and developing students’ language (PDF)

Framework for Reviewing Overarching Language and Discipline Curriculum Development

Components

1. Additive Perspective of ELLs• Home culture as assets• Home language as assets

2. Appropriate Classroom Supports• Rich curriculum for all• Support language risk taking• Oral language as foundation• Supporting individual student language needs

3. Educator Roles and Responsibilities• Educators understanding language development• Role of all educators

4. Standards Alignment • Strong framework for authentic language engagement • Attention to language standards alignment

5. Higher Level Reflection• Reflection and processing opportunities• Meta-awareness

What’s Next?Upcoming Dates

1. Registration for online courses is now open2. Learn more about how to organize district supports to maximize

participants’ learning on Wednesday, August 23 @11AM3. Courses begin on Tuesday, October 3rd

For more information, visit our website: ell.stanford.edu