Unlocking Potential: Addressing Learning Differences Through Film and Primary Sources with Retro Report - 35052

Educators will explore effective strategies for teaching disciplinary literacy and primary source analysis to students with diverse learning needs, particularly those with language-based learning disabilities. Participants will gain hands-on experience with freely available scaffolded resources for the U.S. History and Civics/Government classroom. This professional development session combines a series of short-form documentary films along with resources from the Library of Congress to help students develop literacy, critical thinking and civic engagement skills. Coffee and lunch are provided, and participants will receive a $150 stipend upon completion of a pre- and post-session survey.

Schedule & Location
7/21/2025 9:00 am - 4:00 pm
ESC Region 11
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Audiences
Teacher - ESL (English as a Second Language), Teacher - High School (Grades 9-12), Teacher - Middle School (Grades 6-8), Teacher - Bilingual Education Program, Teacher - Elementary (Grades 1-5), Teacher - General Education, Teacher - Special Education
Objectives
Educators will explore effective strategies for teaching disciplinary literacy and primary source analysis to students with diverse learning needs, particularly those with language-based learning disabilities, by engaging with hands-on, scaffolded resources from the Library of Congress and short-form documentary films.
Session 62331
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Seats Left 12
T-TESS 1.4,2.2,3.1,4.3

Registration Deadline 7/21/2025
Credit Type Continuing Professional Education
Duration 06:00
T-PESS

Presenter
David Olson Retro Report


Crystal Klose

For assistance contact:

Crystal Klose
Instructional Content Coach
cklose@esc11.net
(817) 740-7578

Jana Herrera

For assistance contact:

Jana Herrera

JHerrera@esc11.net