Would you like to enhance the literacy skills of your multilingual students through innovative and immersive classroom experiences? Virtual expeditions can provide a unique and engaging platform for multilingual learners to explore language in context, promoting literacy development. Join Mariel Gómez de la Torre for this hands-on, interactive workshop and discover practical strategies to integrate virtual expeditions seamlessly into your teaching, boosting your students’ listening, reading, writing, and speaking skills. Get ready to discover the transformative power of virtual expeditions in creating a dynamic and enriching learning environment for all students! Mariel’s expertise as a multilingual reading specialist will empower you with the knowledge and skills necessary to use virtual explorations to differentiate instruction and meet the unique needs of your multilingual learners. This is workshop one of two for the series titled “Project-based Literacy Instruction for Multilingual Learners.” Key Takeaways Understand the importance of immersive experiences in promoting language development and literacy skills for multilingual students. Explore practical strategies for seamlessly integrating virtual expeditions into your teaching, creating a dynamic and enriching learning environment. Learn how to differentiate instruction to meet the unique needs of multilingual learners, ensuring that virtual expeditions benefit all students. Discover effective methods for assessing students' language proficiency and literacy growth through virtual expeditions. Presented by Mariel Gómez de la Torre-Cerfontaine Mariel Gómez de la Torre-Cerfontaine is currently an educator at Summit K-8 Virtual Academy for Rowan Salisbury Schools in Salisbury, North Carolina. With an extensive teaching career spanning over 30 years, she specializes in English as a Second Language (ESL) education. Mariel holds a master's degree as a reading specialist from North Carolina A&T University, highlighting her commitment to advancing literacy skills. Her expertise extends globally, as she has shared her insights at both national and international conferences, contributing to the broader conversation on effective teaching practices.

If you are a general education teacher looking for ways to connect with your English Language Learners (ELLs), you are not alone! Join Mariel Gomez de la Torre for this time-saving, to the point session as she shares strategies for building and maintaining positive relationships with Latino families that will improve student learning. You will also walk away with a list of resources and activities to create an environment that is welcoming, accessible, and inclusive for English Language Learners and their families. Presented by Mariel Gomez de la Torre

Would you like to enhance the literacy skills of your multilingual students through innovative and immersive experiences? Digital tools like WriteReader can empower multilingual learners to express themselves creatively, promoting language development. Join Mariel Gómez de la Torre for this hands-on, interactive workshop and discover practical strategies to integrate WriteReader seamlessly into your teaching, boosting your students’ listening, reading, writing, and speaking skills. Get ready to discover the transformative power of WriteReader in creating a dynamic and enriching learning environment for all students! Mariel’s expertise as a multilingual reading specialist will empower you with the knowledge and skills necessary to use WriteReader to differentiate instruction and meet the unique needs of your multilingual learners. This is workshop two of two for the series titled “Project-based Literacy Instruction for Multilingual Learners.” Key Takeaways Understand how WriteReader empowers multilingual students by providing a platform for creative expression and language development. Gain practical strategies for seamlessly integrating WriteReader into your literacy instruction, enhancing engagement and writing skills. Learn how to differentiate WriteReader activities to meet the unique needs of multilingual learners, ensuring that all students benefit. Discover effective methods for assessing students' language proficiency and writing skills using WriteReader. Presented by Mariel Gómez de la Torre-Cerfontaine Mariel Gómez de la Torre-Cerfontaine is currently an educator at Summit K-8 Virtual Academy for Rowan Salisbury Schools in Salisbury, North Carolina. With an extensive teaching career spanning over 30 years, she specializes in English as a Second Language (ESL) education. Mariel holds a master's degree as a reading specialist from North Carolina A&T University, highlighting her commitment to advancing literacy skills. Her expertise extends globally, as she has shared her insights at both national and international conferences, contributing to the broader conversation on effective teaching practices.