The three-day ELLM/Plus Intensive Training is designed for FLDOE-designated 2-year low performing providers (LPP) and is included in the purchase of the ELLM/Plus 12-Month Curriculum Kit. Each order for one ELLM/Plus 12-Month Curriculum Kit includes training for one teacher.

The three-day (6 hours each day) Intensive Training will help participants effectively implement ELLM/Plus in their classrooms. They will learn how to use key learning and literacy instructional strategies that if used every day throughout the day, will help children acquire important literacy and language skills and knowledge. Participants will have many opportunities to observe model lessons, practice using the strategies, and receive feedback on their performance. Participants will also receive help in daily lesson planning, creating productive learning environments in their classrooms, and planning for the first week of instruction.

Topics Covered

•  Using the ELLM/Plus Monthly       Instructional Packets to organize and       implement literacy and language       instruction each day    •  Aligning instruction with VPK standards    •  Setting up classrooms that promote       learning and positive interactions.    •  Planning and scheduling daily learning       activities    •  Helping children build their background       knowledge and vocabulary    •  Using informal assessment to scaffold       learning

•  Promoting children’s language and        literacy development through adult-child        and child-children conversations     •  Connecting home and school learning.     •  Planning the ELLM/Plus day,     •  Effective use of the Teaching Table        (small group instruction),     •  Integrating the curriculum,     •  Building children’s background        knowledge through one-on-one        conversations and small group        discussions.

Three-Day Training is offered at three locations across Florida.

Jacksonville:         August 12-14, 2009                       8:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m.
                               University Center, University of North Florida
                               12000 Alumni Drive Jacksonville, Florida 32224

Orlando                 September 14-16, 2009 8:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m.
                               United Way, 1940 Traylor Blvd., Orlando, FL 32804

Miami-Dade           September 21-23, 2009                 8:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m.
                               TBA

Minimum of 8 participants required
Please call Howaida Mousa, Senior Grants Specialist, (904.620.2496) for Registration Information