Did you know that children are born “active scientists,” systematically and intentionally exploring their environments? While this is true, they need teachers to help them realize and expand their capacities for Science, Technology, Engineering and Math (STEM).

The Translators and Interpreters Alliance (TIA) Network, a collaborative initiative between the San Diego County Office of Education (SDCOE) and our local education agencies (LEAs), is actively serving as a learning community focused on advancing knowledge in translation and interpretation.

This synchronous Research & Theory Webinar takes participants through best first instruction for students and provides the research and theory behind Project GLAD®, language development, the brain, motivation and literacy.

Utilizing an asset-based approach, this English language development (ELD) collaborative integrates school and community members in local teams to co-design and implement a comprehensive approach to ELD (including integrated and designated ELD) that is culturally sustaining, aligned to content, and responsive to secondary students’ literacy and language learning needs.

Learn and network with educators from across San Diego County at our regularly scheduled meetings for lead District Curriculum and Instruction Administrators.

Data and Assessment Network meetings are held regularly throughout the year for administrators who are responsible for assessment, accountability, and data management. The meetings provide a forum for participants to explore and exchange ideas and share locally created resources. The Data and Assessment Network meetings offer opportunities for LEA staff to network with colleagues, ask questions and get answers to questions about assessment, accountability, data, and more.

This synchronous Research & Theory Webinar takes participants through best first instruction for students and provides the research and theory behind Project GLAD®, language development, the brain, motivation and literacy.