This Project GLAD Tier I Training session is for Teachers, Administrators, Paraprofessionals, Parents, Board Members, District Personnel, and/or College/University Professors, Public/ Private. This Tier I training includes the 2-Day Workshop, 5 –Day Demonstration, Project GLAD Website Password & Binder.

1^st part of training: The Two-Day Workshop provides the theoretical and research base for the training.  It also covers the curriculum model and practical strategies, including those to promote academic language, literacy, and cross-cultural respect in the classroom.  Materials are included.

Two Day Workshop Outcomes

· Learn the theoretical research base of Project GLAD

· Develop knowledge about our curricular model as an integrated, balanced language approach to language acquisition.

· Expand repertoire of effective strategies used to promote language acquisition and academic literacy.

· Learn strategies for differentiation that modify the amount and type of listening, speaking, reading and writing in a language functional environment.

· Reflect and engage in dialogue and discussion around effective pedagogy in relationship to current practice.

· Experience the joy and excitement of teaching and learning when using an integrated, balanced language approach.

Two Day Workshop Dates:

August 23-24, 2011

November 1-2, 2011

January 17-18, 2011

 Second part of the training *Available only to participants who have completed the 2-Day Workshop: The 4- 5 day demonstration week, provides strategies demonstrated in a classroom, during the morning with students.  Afternoons are used for processing and collaborative grade-level planning. Materials are included, afternoon planning materials are not. 

Tier I Demonstration Outcomes

· Deepen understanding of  the theoretical research base of Project GLAD

· Plan instruction using knowledge of the curricular model as an integrated, balanced language approach to language acquisition.

· Expand repertoire of effective strategies used to promote language acquisition and academic literacy.

· Commit to application of strategies for differentiation that modify the amount and type of listening, speaking, reading and writing in a language functional environment.

· Reflect and engage in dialogue and discussion around effective pedagogy in relationship to current practice.

· Experience the joy and excitement of teaching and learning when using an integrated, balanced language approach.

Demonstration Requirement:  2-Day Workshop  must be prior to demonstration session.

October 24-28, 2011 Grades 4-6 

November 14-18, 2011 Middle School          

January 23-27, 2012 Grades 2-4

March 26-30, 2012 Grades K-2

If you have any questions, please contact the National Training Center to speak to a coordinator or program specialist at (714) 966-4156.

Registration will not be confirmed until payment in the form of check or purchase order is received. Additional information regarding training logistics will be sent electronically when registration is confirmed.