Agenda

Day 1	Topics & Unit Content	Instructional Method
	Pre-Work English Language Learning Context and Background	Interactive Multimedia Instruction
1 Hour	Introduction to Leadership in ELL Purpose of the Institute Agenda and Activities Setting the Stage School Surveys and Implications	Facilitator Presentation Group Discussion
1 Hour 30 Minutes	Second Language Acquisition: Key Points Myth or Reality Handout/Exercise Ten Key Points on Second Language Acquisition	Individual Activity Small Group Discussion Facilitator Presentation Large Group Discussion
1 Hour	Recognizing Diverse Background of ELLs Report Results of ELL Interviews ELL Discussion—Differentiation	Interactive Dialogue Group Discussion
1Hour	Productive Learning Environments for ELLs School Culture and Climate Survey Best Practices—Double the Work ELL in School Visions	Small Group Discussion
1 Hour 30 Minutes	Standards—Assessments and Accountability ELL Standards: TESOL and WIDA Equitable Assessment for ELLs	Reading Guided Small-Group Discussion
15 Minutes	Making Connections and Evaluation Overview of Day Two Pre-Work for Day Two Day One Evaluation	Guided Small-Group Discussion

Day 2	Topics & Unit Content	Instructional Methods
	Pre-Work Professional Development and Collaboration Gap Analysis Worksheet	Readings Gap Analysis Guide
15 Minutes	Introduction to Day Two Review of Day One Themes Agenda and Activities	Guided Discussion Mini-Lecture
45 Minutes	Callent Middle School Case Study Instructional Challenges Ideas for Instructional Improvement in English Language Learning	Small Group Activity Brainstorming Session
2 hours 30 Minutes	Instructional Best Practices for ELLs Classroom Observation Protocol Instructional Practices to Look for During Content Instruction What Makes Math Difficult for ELLs? Riverside Case Study	Individual Activity Group Discussion Math Word Problems Small Group Activity and Role Playing
1 Hour	Instructor Collaboration and Professional Development Assessing and Building Teacher Capacity How Do Teachers Collaborate in ELL?	Individual Pre-Reading Small Group Discussion
1 Hour 30 Minutes	Beginning an Action Plan for English Language Learning Excellence Top Two Leadership Areas to Focus on for ELL Excellence A Planning Template	Individual Activity Pair Activity Participant Presentations
15 Minutes	Making Connections and Evaluation Overview of ELL Institute Day Two Evaluation	Mini-Lecture

English Language Learners Institute