SXSW EDU 2020

Be the Bridge: Guiding ELL Families in Special Ed

Description:

Drawing on new content created by Understood, this workshop will discuss effective strategies for supporting English Learners who have learning and thinking differences, such as dyslexia and ADHD. In addition to debunking common myths about this student population, this workshop will help participants understand how to support and engage English Learners and families as they go through the special education process.

Related Media

Youtube Video

https://www.facebook.com/UnderstoodenEspanol/videos/2447156808846018/?__xts__[0]=68.ARAfYGY9swYKMUY9oyn3V5609ttcaDoU2kaY_r6CwoMuBdK3nQfXeEfmNNals7YwNF8-gieF6RFeeIMEOcpUGb0owkmb_WcbjEuj8nBzCd7OQyrA_AEGjNwYvNIJ07Qfq8XLb9_tG5C1uynwJup4ZHWvLBDchk8UsWdQVRnEalFveq4LeoTiqf6HqfxNYdV6KOr1UQ3EvrbgG0JZpkj6JVLQatrzfmg3xd1vRvgT91rfP0F3BZWK55EwWWBxWLyDQMNW_TUBYiHvxLehdOb-7wY0vOZ7HgPR8fcyLDHtecRUdWxxLhZ00WMLTNdkaeMJKXLDhQeJg2SmKj6BcwQq4j1UKgDH&__tn__=K-R

Other Resources / Information

https://www.understood.org/en/school-learning/for-educators/empathy/10-things-you-need-to-know-about-your-english-language-learners

Takeaways

Debunk common myths about learning and thinking differences in English Learners.
Develop an action plan for building a bridge across mutual cultural and linguistic gaps.
Understand key steps of the special education process and ways to engage EL families.

Speakers

Brittney Newcomer, Associate Director of Instructional Design, Understood
Juliana Urtubey, Special Education Teacher, Crestwood Elementary

Organizer

Anne Nelson, Program Associate, Understood

Meta Information:

Tags: langauge learning, special education, instruction
Event: EDU
Format: Workshop
Track: Accessibility & Inclusion
Session Focus Area
Level: Field Experience

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