Increase the Success of Your EL Students Using the Science of Reading and the Science of Learning (Grades K-12)

Presented by Maggie Lentz
EL Educator, Curriculum Developer, and Outstanding National Presenter

Specifically Designed for Grades K-12: English Language (EL) Teachers, Classroom Teachers, Reading Specialists, Literacy Coaches, Title I Staff, Instructional Assistants, and Administrators

Practical classroom activities and interventions grounded in the Science of Reading and the Science of Learning to strengthen and accelerate the reading, writing, and spelling achievement of ALL your EL students
Understand how the Science of Reading and the Science of Learning informs effective practices for EL instruction
Explore targeted strategies to improve your ELs' reading, writing, and comprehension skills among ELs
Receive an extensive digital resource handbook with dozens of practical strategies you can implement immediately

Practical Ideas and Strategies

Enhance your approach to teaching English Learners (ELs) in this exciting NEW seminar led by Maggie Lentz, an outstanding EL Educator and National Presenter! This seminar will dive deep into the powerful connections between the Science of Reading (SOR) and the Science of Learning (SOL), equipping you with actionable strategies that can greatly enhance your support of EL students' learning. You'll discover practical techniques grounded in SOR to enhance reading instruction, including effective methods for phonological awareness, vocabulary building, and comprehension.

Learn how to implement targeted instruction through data-driven insights, allowing you to address the unique needs of each student and maximize their potential. Experience hands-on activities that engage students and promote language development, reinforcing principles from both SOR and SOL to make learning both effective and enjoyable. You'll also explore collaborative strategies that foster peer interactions, enhancing language practice in diverse classrooms.

Walk away with a wealth of ready-to-use resources and lesson plans that you can implement immediately. Join us to gain the tools you need to elevate your English Learners' literacy journeys and watch them thrive!

Ten Key Benefits of Attending

Use the Science of Reading and Science of Learning to Better Support Your EL Students
Apply the Science of Reading and Science of Learning to enhance instruction and learning for your ELs
Tailor Your Instruction to Enhance ELs' Learning
Understand how the Science of Reading informs effective instructional practices tailored for ELs, enhancing their literacy skills through evidence-based strategies
Integrating Science of Reading and Science of Learning
Learn to blend the insights from both the Science of Reading and the Science of Learning to develop comprehensive, effective instructional plans that address the unique challenges faced by English Learners.
Discover What Works
Dozens of the most effective and practical strategies for improving ELs' reading, writing and listening skills
Help EL Students Access and Succeed in Grade-Level Curriculum With Increased Confidence
Explore how to integrate literacy instruction across different content areas
Build Vocabulary and Oral Language Skills Using Research-Based, Engaging Routines
Strategies to enhance vocabulary development specific to ELs' needs
Scaffolding Techniques That Enhance Learning
Learn effective scaffolding methods to support ELs at various proficiency levels
Use Data-Driven Instruction to Better Target Individual EL Needs
Gain new insights into the stages of language acquisition and how they impact EL learning
Help EL Students Make Greater Academic Gains Through Instruction Aligned With the Science of Reading and the Science of Learning
Practical, use-tomorrow strategies for all your EL students … Dozens of tools to strengthen academic gains
Receive a Digital Resource Handbook Full of Practical Lessons, Tools, and Culturally Aligned Strategies
Return to your school with the latest, most effective practical strategies … This digital resource handbook is full of ready-to-use, easy-to-implement activities, strategies, and ideas you can use tomorrow with ALL your EL students

Outstanding Strategies You Can Use Immediately

Here's what you'll learn:

How the Science of Reading and Science of Learning overlap and how to apply them for ELs
Which instructional routines best support bilingual and dual language classrooms
Key differences in supporting biliteracy vs. English-only literacy development
How to design scaffolds for ELs using authentic, decodable, and culturally responsive texts
Why orthographic mapping matters and how to support it with multilingual students
How to use student data to group learners and personalize instruction
Effective ways to support oral language development, reading fluency, and comprehension
High-impact strategies that support both language acquisition and reading success
How to use your existing materials more effectively to meet EL students' needs

A Message From Your Seminar Leader

Dear Colleague:

Did you know that English Learners (ELs) represent one of the fastest-growing student populations in our schools? As a fellow educator who understands the unique challenges and rewards of working with ELs, I'm excited to invite you to join me in a highly practical seminar designed specifically for those of us who work with these remarkable students. I'm passionate about finding the best, most practical tools and strategies needed to make a real difference in our classrooms without creating more work for ourselves.

In this engaging seminar, we will explore the powerful connections between the Science of Reading (SOR) and the Science of Learning (SOL). Together, we'll dive deep into practical techniques that can enhance your reading instruction. You'll discover the most effective methods for phonological awareness, vocabulary building, and comprehension skills—essential components for supporting our ELs on their learning journey.

I will share insights on how to analyze data to identify each student's unique needs, allowing you to tailor your approach for maximum impact. This personalized instruction ensures that every learner has the chance to thrive.

You can also expect hands-on activities that will engage your students and promote language development. These activities are designed to be both fun and effective, reinforcing the principles we'll discuss from SOR and SOL.

By the end of our time together, you'll have a wealth of ready-to-use resources and lesson plans that you can implement right away. I can't wait to share these tools with you, empowering you to elevate your English Learners' literacy journeys.

Looking forward to seeing you there!

Warm regards,
Maggie Lentz

P.S. Join me for a full day of practical strategies and tools you can use immediately with your EL learners.

Who Should Attend

Grades K-12: English Language (EL) Teachers, Classroom Teachers, Reading Specialists, Literacy Coaches, Title I Staff, Instructional Assistants, and Administrators

Special Benefits of Attending

Extensive Digital Resource Handbook
Each participant will receive an extensive digital resource handbook specifically designed for this seminar. The handbook includes:

Innovative resources ready for immediate use in your EL classroom
Practical ideas to help you develop and strengthen your curriculum and improve the learning of your EL students
Classroom-tested techniques to deliver the most rewarding learning outcomes
Effective ideas for engaging students to maximize learning success

For in-person seminars, registrants will also receive a printed copy of the resource handbook as long as their registration is received in the BER office at least 15 calendar days before the event.

Share Ideas
This seminar provides a wonderful opportunity for participants to meet and share ideas with other educators interested in using Science or Reading and the Science of Learning to increase EL students' success.

Consultation Available
Maggie Lentz will be available for consultation regarding your questions and the unique needs of your own program.

On-Site Training Guarantee

BER is not a booking agency that just finds a presenter who presents on the topic you requested. Rather, we only recommend highly experienced BER presenters who have consistently received outstanding evaluations from educators attending their trainings.

Consequently, we provide a strong program guarantee.

We guarantee you'll be fully satisfied or you'll owe us nothing after your on-site training event.