*Participants must commit to attending TWO sessions in this series.
PRESENTERS
DR. ALBA A. ORTIZ
Professor Emerita, Department of Special Education, in the College of Education, at The University of Texas at Austin, and a nationally recognized expert on the education of English Learners with language and learning disabilities.
DR. LINDA CAVAZOS
The Executive Director of ELLAS Consulting (English Learner Leadership Advocacy Support) provides policy and practice guidance as well as professional development to states. She conducts research focused on English Learners.
AUDIENCE
Special Ed Teachers, Teachers, Administrators, CSE Personnel, Paraprofessionals and IEP Coordinators
SESSION 1 | FOUNDATIONS | ALL PARTICIPANTS (GRADES K-8)
SATURDAY | APRIL 25, 2026 | 9AM-12PM
A FRAMEWORK FOR SERVING ELLS WITH DYSLEXIA AND DYSGRAPHIA
- Defined policies and procedures for serving the needs of ELLs with dyslexia and dysgraphia
- Culturally and linguistically appropriate assessment tools for language, reading, and writing
- Oral language, reading, and writing connections
- Instructional strategies for reading and writing
- Intervention
- Accommodations and supports for ELLs with dyslexia and dysgraphia
- Collaboration among personnel who serve ELLs with dyslexia and dysgraphia
- HOMEWORK: Evaluate your school’s framework for serving ELLs with dyslexia and dysgraphia
SESSION 2A | APPLICATIONS for (GRADES K-3)
TUESDAY | MAY 12, 2025 | 2:30PM – 5PM
- Review homework - evaluation of your school’s framework for serving ELLs with dyslexia and dysgraphia
- Analyze case studies
- Dispelling myths about dyslexia and ELLs
OR
SESSION 2B | APPLICATIONS for (GRADES 4-8)
THURSDAY | MAY 21, 2025 | 2:30PM – 5PM
- Review homework - evaluation of your school’s framework for serving ELLs with dyslexia and dysgraphia
- Analyze case studies
- Dispelling myths about dyslexia and ELLs
The NYS Statewide Language RBERN is an approved Sponsor of CTLE pursuant to Section 80-6 of the Regulations of the NYS Commissioner of Education. All participants must fully attend all required parts of the professional development and be actively engaged in the learning process (as demonstrated in breakout rooms and/or chat discussions) to be awarded CTLE credit.