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    Removing Barriers to Learning for Long-Term English Learners: Free Webinar

    PRWeb – Mon, Feb 13, 2012

    As the number of long-term English learners in U.S. public schools continues to rise, educators are seeking innovative solutions to help these students reach proficiency in literacy and writing. On Tuesday, February 14, 2012, educational software company Imagine Learning is sponsoring a free webinar by Lily Wong Fillmore, a renowned linguist and scholar who will share the latest research on helping long-term English learners overcome obstacles and achieve proficiency.

    Provo, UT (PRWEB) February 13, 2012

    Recent data indicates that long-term English learners are now one of the fastest-growing student populations in U.S. schools. This student group, which is comprised of English learners who have been enrolled in school for at least seven years but are no longer progressing toward English proficiency, now makes up a significant segment of students in grades 6–12.

    To help educators better serve this growing population, educational software company Imagine Learning is sponsoring a free webinar from presenter Lily Wong Fillmore, a renowned linguist and researcher who specializes in the education of language minority students. “Removing Barriers to Learning for Long-Term English Learners” will be held Tuesday, February 14, 2012, at 2:00 p.m. MST.

    In her one-hour presentation, Dr. Fillmore will share the latest research on helping long-term English learners overcome obstacles to proficiency and prepare for success in secondary grades. Attendees will learn how to use academic English instruction and targeted instructional support to help students jump-start the learning process and reach proficiency in reading, writing and speaking.

    This presentation is part of the Ahead of the Class webinar series sponsored by Imagine Learning. The series is designed to provide busy educators with the cutting-edge information they need to make crucial decisions and deal with today’s pressing education issues.

    Space is limited, so educators who wish to attend are encouraged to register early at https://www3.gotomeeting.com/register/574682342.

    Date: Tuesday, February 14


    Time: 2:00–3:00 p.m. MST


    Presenter: Dr. Lily Wong Fillmore, Professor of Education Emerita at University of California, Berkeley

    System Requirements


    PC-based attendees: Windows® 7, Vista, XP or 2003 Server


    Macintosh®-based attendees: Mac OS® X 10.4.11 (Tiger®) or newer

    Register now at https://www3.gotomeeting.com/register/574682342.

    Visit http://www.imaginelearning.com/webinars to watch archived presentations of the other webinars in the Ahead of the Class series.

    About Imagine Learning


    At Imagine Learning, we’re passionate about bringing language and literacy instruction to the students who need it most. That’s why we used state standards and scientifically based research to develop Imagine Learning PLUS, an innovative software program that uses first-language support, continual assessment and differentiated instruction to meet the needs of four key student populations: English learners, struggling readers, students with disabilities and early childhood education students. Imagine Learning PLUS gives students one-on-one instruction and scaffolded support while keeping teachers abreast of student progress through real-time reports. Visit our website at http://www.imaginelearning.com to find out how we’re giving students, parents and teachers essential tools for language and literacy development.

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    Lauren Johnson
    Imagine Learning Inc
    801.377.5071
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