Language & Culture

• CLASS: ELS and Bilingual Add-On Licensures
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  CLASS: ELS and Bilingual Add-On Licensures

  The CESA 2 Licensure Academy for School Staff (CLASS) program is a Wisconsin Department of Public Instruction (DPI) approved alternative pathway to teacher licensure in the state of Wisconsin. Under the Language & Culture Center of Excellence, CLASS gives the opportunity to earn EL and/or Bilingual add-on licensure. This high-quality, affordable, and flexible program is delivered in an online format.

  All CLASS ESL and Bilingual candidates are able to attend CESA 2 Language & Culture Center workshops for a reduced price or at no cost, based on availability. 

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• English Language Learners Network
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  English Language Learners Network

  The CESA 2 ELL Network provides high-quality professional development and program support to school districts and teachers with culturally and linguistically diverse students. We facilitate the sharing of ideas, resources, and expertise within our member districts. Services include four full-day meetings, online resources and coaching, and networking groups based on your ELL needs.

• ESL and Bilingual Add-On Licensures
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  ESL and Bilingual Add-On Licensures

  CESA 2 plans to offer 1-year and 2-year licensure programs for teachers to add on an ESL or Bilingual license, pending WI-DPI approval.

  As educators, we know balance between theory and practice is essential. CESA 2 plans to provide a foundation for understanding and implementing language acquisition theories, culturally and linguistically responsive teaching practices, and assessment of multilingual learners. Our flexible learning format offers online coursework, reflective and effective feedback, and collaboration with others, so that all teachers are prepared to teach multilingual learners.

• Interpreting and Translating Services
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  Interpreting and Translating Services

  To meet the growing needs of our districts, the CESA 2 Language and CUlture Center is excited to provide interpreting and translating services through in-district or phone interpretation and written translation.

• Language & Culture Professional Development
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  Language & Culture Professional Development

  The Language & Culture Center offers DLI/TWI/Bilingual program consultation and staff training. This Center also offers online support through virtual professional development, virtual site visits, and online coaching for district staff. Administrators and teachers receive continuous support in implementing best practices and research-based programming for culturally and linguistically diverse learners. CESA 2 will work with your team to determine and create personalized professional development tailored to your specific needs.

  Additionally, online book studies are offered 24/7 - anytime, anywhere professional development for administrators and staff. 

• Language & Culture Program Evaluation and Other Services
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  Language & Culture Program Evaluation and Other Services

  CESA 2 offers support to districts in the development of effective programs for students who are multilingual learners. The service includes a needs assessment specific to the district. Services are tailored to the needs of the district based on the results of the needs assessment, which may include an analysis of relevant data, on-site meetings, the development of individual English language Development Plans (ELDP), and the development or updating of the district's plan for English Language Learners or bilingual students. 

• Thinking Maps
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  Thinking Maps

  Thinking Maps is a visual thinking tool that provides a systemic approach for all students to access content. By visualizing thinking, Thinking Maps create concrete images of abstract thoughts. These patterns help all students reach higher levels of critical and creative thinking by utilizing consistent visual patterns linked directly to eight specific thought processes.

  This in-district professional learning opportunity is designed for teachers and school leadership teams to use for applying and improving thinking processes, communicating ideas and points of view, and assessing progress over time.

• Title III Consortium & Networks
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  Title III Consortium & Networks

  Districts can join the CESA 2 Title III Consortium and receive full Title III consortium benefits. A yearly consortium needs assessment is conducted to determine the specific needs of the consortium member districts. It includes four full-day EL Network Meetings, free or reduced-cost for EL professional development events, online support, and more.

  Via new partnerships with other district Title III Consortia, this service gives activities coordination support, help to implement federal and state initiatives, capacity with serving ELs, and other professional consortium needs. 

• WIDA Screener & ACCESS Training and Administration
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  WIDA Screener & ACCESS Training and Administration

  The Language & Culture Center provides support to meet the legal needs regarding identification, assessment, and reclassification of ELs. CESA 2 staff are certified in administering the WIDA Screeners (K, grades 1-12) and WIDA ACCESS (K, grades 1-12). Additionally, CESA 2 provides the training needed to complete the WIDA courses for staff to become certified in administering the WIDA Screener, ACCESS (K, grades 1-12), and Alternative ACCESS. We provide the training online, on-site in your district or at CESA 2.

• Best Practices for Teaching ELs: Foundations of SIOP

  Dec 3 9:00 AM - 3:00 PM

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• Help! I Have a Newcomer!

  Dec 8 2:00 PM - 4:00 PM

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• Best Practices for Teaching ELs: Foundations of SIOP

  Jan 6 9:00 AM - 3:00 PM

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• Dual Language Literacy Instructional Practices: Lotta Lara, Dictado, and the Literacy Club Intervention

  Jan 12 3:30 PM - 5:00 PM

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