This session offers an overview of Seidlitz Education’s 7 Steps to a Language-Rich, Interactive Classroom. All seven steps are research-based, practical strategies designed to increase comprehensible input and provide low-stress opportunities for language output and interaction. Participants will leave with specific strategies for differentiating instruction so that all learners within the classroom can build their ability to discuss and communicate academic concepts effectively.
Dr. Carol Salva is a Lead Seidlitz Education consultant and the co-author of Boosting Achievement: Reaching Students with Limited or Interrupted Formal Education 2nd Ed and DIYpd: A Guide to Self-Directed Learning for Teachers of Multilingual Learners. In addition to her ESL certification... Read More →
Wednesday July 16, 2025 10:00am - 10:50am EDT P112
This session offers an overview of Seidlitz Education’s 7 Steps to a Language-Rich, Interactive Classroom. All seven steps are research-based, practical strategies designed to increase comprehensible input and provide low-stress opportunities for language output and interaction. Participants will leave with specific strategies for differentiating instruction so that all learners within the classroom can build their ability to discuss and communicate academic concepts effectively.
Dr. Carol Salva is a Lead Seidlitz Education consultant and the co-author of Boosting Achievement: Reaching Students with Limited or Interrupted Formal Education 2nd Ed and DIYpd: A Guide to Self-Directed Learning for Teachers of Multilingual Learners. In addition to her ESL certification... Read More →
Wednesday July 16, 2025 10:50am - 11:55am EDT P112
Do you teach newcomers and/or students with limited formal education? Many research based sheltered strategies are helpful for language learners. But which techniques offer us the biggest bang for our buck in content or general education classes when students are new to the language and possibly new to literacy? Which techniques propel the learning of students with limited education and also extend the rest of the class? The focus of this session is on our newcomers but the strategies boost the achievement of the entire class.
Dr. Carol Salva is a Lead Seidlitz Education consultant and the co-author of Boosting Achievement: Reaching Students with Limited or Interrupted Formal Education 2nd Ed and DIYpd: A Guide to Self-Directed Learning for Teachers of Multilingual Learners. In addition to her ESL certification... Read More →
