IE STARS - Inland Empire STARS Professional Development Programs

		I.E. STARS a regional center of the California Foreign Language Project is pleased to announce to Inland Empire area schools our
FOREIGN LANGUAGE PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT SEMINARS for the 2008-2009 School Year at California State University, San Bernardino
FALL SEMINARS If your school can't send you, inquire about scholarships. Download scholarship information here. Mail or FAX scholarship application form with workshop application. For information call Lewis Johnson at 760-953-0659.
Foreign Language Instruction for Today’s Students Four Strands: Foundations 1 for Teachers of Foreign Languages Foundations 2 for Teachers of Foreign Languages Foundations 1SS for Teachers of Spanish for Spanish Speakers Foundations 1ELD for Teachers of English Learners Framework-aligned academic content Lesson design and the instructional delivery sequence Practicum: generic input, guided practice, extension, and assessment structures Strategies for working with English learners and diverse, low performing populations Techniques for developing literacy and incorporating technology in the curriculum Reflection on practice, colleague collaboration, leadership development Dates: PROGRAM WILL BE OFFERED ON FOUR SATURDAYS: October 18, November 15, December 13, 2008, January 31, 2009, and ONE THURSDAY, December 4,2008, observation day at a local school. Times: 8:30 A.M. to 3:30 P.M. Cost: $595 per participant (If your school can't send you, inquire about scholarships.) Credit: Three units of credit will be available for an additional fee at the class meeting. Deadline for Enrollment: October 8, 2008.* Space is limited. Please respond promptly. Location: California State University, San Bernardino Space is limited. Please respond promptly. Application and information *Teachers who cannot attend the observation day can complete an alternate assignment.

Foundations 1 for Teachers of Foreign Languages
	This interactive five–day workshop for teachers of all languages focuses on developing students' proficiency in listening and speaking and provides effective and classroom-tested strategies to reach and teach diverse student populations. University Hall, Room 261 Application and information
Foundations 2 for Teachers of Foreign Languages
	This interactive five–day workshop for teachers of all languages focuses on developing students' proficiency in reading and writing and provides effective and classroom-tested strategies to reach and teach diverse student populations. Pre-requisite: Foundations 1 or equivalent. University Hall, Room 262 Application and information
Foundations 1SS for teachers of Spanish for Spanish Speakers
	This interactive five–day workshop for teachers of Spanish to Spanish speakers focuses on developing students' proficiency in reading and writing (literacy) and provides effective and classroom-tested strategies to reach and teach diverse student populations. University Hall, Room 263 Application and information
Foundations 1ELD: Making the ELD Standards Come Alive
	A five-day workshop of strategies to teach English as a second language. Content includes • Standards-based lesson design • Exploration of formal and informal assessments and reclassification requirements • Practice of structures for accelerating the learning of English language learners BTSA Candidates: This program addresses Induction Standard #19, English Language Learners University Hall, Room 264 Application and information
Our Program	The California Foreign Language Project I.E. STARS offers new and experienced teachers in the Inland Empire a multifaceted program which includes a program for teachers of Foreign Languages a program for teachers of Spanish for Spanish Speakers a program for teachers of English Language Development lesson planning and delivery of academic content based on the 2003 Foreign Language Framework for California Public Schools reading/writing instruction (literacy) in the foreign language classroom technology-enhanced instruction Framework-aligned assessment and portfolio development approaches for individualizing instruction to meet the needs of all students strategies for working with English language learners and diverse, low-performing student populations classroom management for novice teachers networking, colleague collaboration, leadership development and professional growth I.E. STARS is an affiliate of L.A. STARS (1985-2008), A REGIONAL SITE OF THE CALIFORNIA FOREIGN LANGUAGE PROJECT, ONE OF NINE CALIFORNIA SUBJECT MATTER PROJECTS, CHARGED WITH IMPROVING CALIFORNIA'S FOREIGN, SECOND AND HERITAGE LANGUAGE PROGRAMS
Framework- Aligned Instructional Practices	Course Offerings: Foundations 1 for Teachers of Foreign Languages Foundations 2 for Teachers of Foreign Languages Foundations 1SS for Teachers of Spanish for Spanish Speakers Foundations 1ELD for Teachers of English Learners Framework-aligned academic content lesson design and the instructional delivery sequence practicum: generic input, guided practice, extension, and assessment structures strategies for working with English learners and diverse, low performing populations techniques for developing literacy and incorporating technology in the curriculum reflection on practice, colleague collaboration, leadership development
	ENROLLMENT PROCEDURES Submit registration form. Submit check or purchase order or complete INTENT TO PAY on registration form. Acceptance letter will be sent to individual teachers by I.E. STARS. FOR ADDITIONAL INFORMATION contact Lewis Johnson, Site Coordinator, 760-953-0659; Fax (760) 240-3010 Registration forms and program information are available online at http://www.ie-stars.net/

Downloadable Registration and Information Forms - PDF Format Application and information Scholarships