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New SPM Webinar: Using CBM to Progress Monitor English Language Learners
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| DATE AND TIME |
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Tuesday, March 11, 2008 from 2:00 to 3:30 PM EST
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SESSION DESCRIPTION
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The purpose of this session is to help participants understand the potential benefits of using Curriculum-Based Measurement (CBM) for progress monitoring English language learners. Special emphasis will be given to using CBM to progress monitor English language learners within the context of a Responsiveness to Intervention (RTI) Model. Two assumptions of the
RT
I model, adequate opportunity to learn and rate of learning, as they apply to English language learners will be explored.
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PRESENTER
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Laura M. Sáenz, Ph.D., is an Assistant Professor of Special Education at The University of Texas Pan American and Center Trainer for the National Center on Student Progress Monitoring.
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| WHAT YOU WILL NEED FOR THE SESSION |
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1. Access to the Internet (a 56Kbps connection or better)
2. Web browser to connect to view the presentation
3. A separate telephone line to listen to the audio portion of the presentation
PLEASE NOTE: This Webinar is completely FREE and NO REGISTRATION is required.
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| TO JOIN THE SESSION |
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1. Ten minutes prior to the scheduled start time of the event, join us by following this link.
2. Enter your Name.
3. The Meeting I.D. for this event is "SPM4all!" This should already be filled in for you.
4. A Meeting Key is not required for this event.
5. Click on “Join Meeting.”
At the next screen, you’ll be asked to enter your email address and company name or organization (e.g., school or district) and then click “Submit.”
6. Dial the following phone number to listen to the audio portion of this event:
1 (888) 742-8686
Participant code: 4504288 (followed by the # key)
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| GENERAL WEBINAR INFORMATION |
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If you have a question concerning this webinar event, please contact us at:
(866) 770-6111 (Toll Free), or studentprogress@air.org
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| TECHNICAL SUPPORT |
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Microsoft LiveMeeting software is compatible with Mac computers but may require a slightly longer setup time. If problems occur, please call LiveMeeting customer support for assistance.
If you have any technical difficulties attending the webinar, contact our webinar vendor, Live Meeting customer support, at 1-866-493-2825.
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| ABOUT US |
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The National Center on Student Progress Monitoring, funded by the U.S. Department of Education, Office of Special Education Programs (OSEP), was established to meet the challenge of implementing effective student progress monitoring in order to improve academic instruction. Our mission is to provide technical assistance to states and districts and to disseminate information about student progress monitoring practices proven to work in different academic content areas in grades K-5. |
