Who: Educators Pre-K through 12th grade (IC & Non-IC Trained)

What:  This practical, hands-on session introduces educators to the language “functions” embedded in disciplinary content standards. The interactive session moves beyond vocabulary lists and offers educators the opportunity to identify what Key Language Uses (e.g. Inform, Narrate, Explain, Argue) are embedded in the content standards and what associated Language Functions and Features the standards ask students master to demonstrate their conceptual understanding of content. We provide modeled examples and opportunities to intentionally plan for how to support students as they learn these processes. Additionally, we will discuss ways to access and activate students’ “funds of knowledge” so they can make real and relevant connections to the content standards, activating their assets (e.g. home language skills, background knowledge, and content literacy skills).

When: Tuesday, August 22, 2023 

• 9:00am-4:00pm

Where: Virtual– via Zoom

Cost: $250/person