When educators address English language learner issues in this country, they seem to be discussing places far from the South, and Mississippi is rarely at the forefront of people's minds. However, Mississippi's population of non-native English speakers has increased 400% over the last five years. Do you have ELL students in your classroom, yet have received little professional development or guidance in instructing them? Do you wonder what effects their immigration have on their language acquisition? If you need answers, or seek others with whom to discuss your questions, this UMWP study group is for you! Angie Quinn, ELL Coordinator for the New Albany School District, will facilitate. Ten TC's will meet five times during the school year and participate in one Saturday retreat during the spring. Our goals are to expand the knowledge of second language acquisition and to explore an understanding of the culture of being an ELL student. Our ultimate goal is to make teaching English language learners more effective and less stressful for teachers, students, and school districts!
A stipend, books, and materials will be provided.
CEU's are available.
UPCOMING EVENTS
2009 Summer Institute for Teachers
April 18, June 1 - June 29, 2009
(Orientation Session in March)
