Project GLAD®

PROGRAM DESCRIPTION

MCAP in collaboration with Orange County Department of Education is offering Project GLAD. During the 25 hrs synchronous modules an overview of the OCDE Project GLAD®️ model will be provided. During this time, its history, classroom application and promising pedagogy will be discussed. In addition, a foundation will be set by identifying California’s Language Learners population, defining key terminology and typologies that will help identify best practices for ALL learners. This innovation will delve into the CA English learners Roadmap, MTSS, Social Emotional Learning (SEL), Universal Design for Learning (UDL), as well as the state's ELA/ELD framework. During this series attendees will not only explore key foundational research and state publications, but will also address HOW to implement these best practices.

In closing, as part of this course attendees will view video exemplars in multilingual classrooms, where implementation of strategies will be viewed and coached by expert facilitators. In addition, each strategy will be addressed and classified on WHY it is a promising practice, especially for language learners.Teaching moves will be addressed and coached throughout the course of the video sessions where questions, comments and reflection will be addressed. As a final note, video exemplars and digital resources will be accessible after sessions are concluded as part of continuous professional learning for attendees. Within Module 1, participants will learn about the WHY, HOW and WHAT of OCDE Project GLAD®. In Module 2, will analyze the Bilingual Brain, CA Vision for Multilingual Learners, Integrated/Designed ELD and provide differentiated coaching opportunities for early childhood settings, Spanish Dual Immersion settings, settings infusing integrated/designated ELD and settings supporting adolescent learners. Module 3 will bring the work together with a virtual demonstration simulation, exploring how the model applies its practices and strategies within an integrated lesson of study. Here, participant will learn how to design, apply and deliver the model's strategies within their respective settings, once more having access to differentiated coaching supports.

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