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SUSAN RUTLEDGE, PhD
Grammar
Convocation Center
North
Room #9 (in pink)
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Morning Workshop for HS Teachers (10:00-11:10 AM)
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Afternoon Workshop for MS Teachers (12:05-1:15 PM)
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SUSAN RUTLEDGE, PhD
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B.A.: History and Political Science, University of South Dakota
M.A.: English, University of South Dakota
Ph.D.: Curriculum and Instruction in TESOL, University of Mississippi. Dissertation: Mississippi Teachers' Attitudes and Peceptions Toward English Language Learner Inclusion
​Dr. Morris-Rutledge is interested in studying teacher attitudes and perceptions of English Language Learners (ELL), in mainstreaming ELL students, and in professional and curriculum development in ELL student issues.
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SUSAN RUTLEDGE, PhD
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ELLs in the ELA class: One foot in front of the Other!
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Convocation Center
North
Room #10 (in red)
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Afternoon Workshop (2:20-3:30 PM)
​ELLs in the ELA class: One foot in front of the other!
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Workshop Description:
ELL students continue to represent the fastest growing student population in U.S. public schools, yet they are not receiving sufficient support from the school community. An integrated and collaborative approach is required to serve this population. The purpose of this presentation is assist classroom teachers in adapting their instruction for ELLs in English language arts classrooms. Through vignettes and work samples, participants will be exposed to the WIDA framework, standards, and several useful strategies and resources. Please click on the following link for WIDA performance descriptors and information https://www.wida.us/standards/perfdefs.pdf
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Target Group:
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Teachers in middle school and high school
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