Through collaboration and high expectations. Participants will engage in hands-on writing workshops, peer-feedback activities, and explore tools for collaborative writing. Learn to foster critical thinking, creativity, and excellence in student writing while creating actionable plans to implement in the classroom.
ML Teacher, Instructional Coach, Elon Park Elementary
As an experienced ESL teacher and instructional coach, I am passionate about fostering equitable learning environments for multilingual learners. With a background in English Learning and over a decade of teaching experience, I’ve developed a strong commitment to promoting family... Read More →
Explore the The Big Book of Tasks for Language Development with us! This book helps educators understand the "how" and "what" of effective language instruction, supporting students in reading, writing, speaking, and listening development. All participants receive a book and the opportunity to create their own tasks using the format explored in the text.
ivanna.anderson@dpi.nc.gov@imannthrowerESL/Title III Consultant (EL Program Quality - West Region)Ivanna Mann Thrower Anderson has served as an ESL/Title III Consultant with the North Carolina Department of Public Instruction since 2009. She has worked with English language learners... Read More →
This session provides an in-depth overview of the Home Language Survey as the first step in identifying Multilingual Learners (MLs) under North Carolina State Board of Education Policy TEST-011. Participants will gain a clear understanding of the identification process, including the purpose of the Home Language Survey, next steps in screening, and compliance requirements. The session will also address common scenarios, clarify policy updates, and offer guidance to ensure accurate and equitable identification practices across schools and districts.
I am a dedicated Education Consultant specializing in Multilingual Learners (ML)/Title III initiatives at the North Carolina Department of Public Instruction. With a decade of experience as an ESL teacher, I brought my passion for MLs to DPI in 2018. In my current role at DPI, I collaborate... Read More →
This interactive 3-hour professional development session introduces educators, administrators, and support staff to the North Carolina Student Success Standards utilized by school counselors to support students' academic, career, and social/emotional development. Participants will gain foundational knowledge of the standards, explore the NC Student Success Standards Resource Hub, identify upcoming training opportunities, and engage in collaborative activities to develop cross-disciplinary strategies for effective implementation.
Through collaboration and high expectations. Participants will engage in hands-on writing workshops, peer-feedback activities, and explore tools for collaborative writing. Learn to foster critical thinking, creativity, and excellence in student writing while creating actionable plans to implement in the classroom.
ML Teacher, Instructional Coach, Elon Park Elementary
As an experienced ESL teacher and instructional coach, I am passionate about fostering equitable learning environments for multilingual learners. With a background in English Learning and over a decade of teaching experience, I’ve developed a strong commitment to promoting family... Read More →
