Growing Dendrites for Staff and Students the IMSLT2 Way WABE Conference Bellevue, WA April 29, 2016 Presented by Janis Heigl Thomas Romero

Tell me I forget Show me, I remember Involve me, I understand IMSLT2 Tell me I forget Show me, I remember Involve me, I understand - Old Chinese Proverb

What is the IMSLT2 Academy/Institute? A Integrated STEM Brain Based Instructional Professional Development and Student Intervention Model Focused on Best Practices for Math Instruction Focused on Science and Engineering practices Focused on Language Development and ELP implementation Focused on the use of present technology A Paired Trainer/Coach Model

IMSLT2

IMSLT2 a Powerful Professional Development Model Based on the Joyce and Showers Model for Professional Development (i.e. GLAD) Participants have the opportunity to observe Best Practice in integrated instruction Participants are encouraged to interact and participate with students at appropriate times for instruction Participants discuss and debrief observed instruction to gain clarity and understanding

IMSLT2 a Powerful Student Intervention Model Brain Based Compatible Learning Environment Enriched Environment focused on Language Development and Academic Vocabulary Translanguaging used as a model for Language Development Engaging Interactive Learning – Hands on STEM Learning Activities Strong Reading, Writing, Math, and Science Content Integration

Why does the IMSLT2 Work? “Brain Based Compatible Learning as defined by Leslie Hart describes a classroom whose curriculum and instruction fits the way the brain learns; i.e. allows the human brain to operate the way it does naturally and thus most powerfully.” - Kovalik

IMSLT2 Brain Compatible Learning Elements Absence of Threat Meaningful Content Choices Adequate Time Enriched Environment Collaboration Immediate Feedback Mastery

IMSLT2 Intentionally Teaches the Engineering Design Process

IMSLT2 “One Learns by Doing” - Aristotle

IMSLT2 Anchored in the ELPS and Three Keys for Language Learning Comprehension Engagement Production

IMSLT2 Staff Development And Motor Layers The relationship between neuroanatomy, cognition, language and perception (learning) including effects of sensory or perceptual impairment (e.g., otitis media, abuse, etc.). Language representation includes development of oral, reading, writing assessment and intervention strategies. ( Arwood, E)

IMSLT2 Staff Development Delivery Models The Academy/Institute Full Staff Embedded PD Model Trainers work with Staff to implement model and strategies during Intercessions or Summer School Session Half-day instruction with students Half-day in-service training and strategies review and prep No substitutes needed Mini Brain Academy/Institute Trainers observed during classroom instruction Mini session on consecutive Saturdays (4-6 weeks) Half-day Instruction with students Half-day in-service training and strategies review and prep No substitute needed

IMSLT2 Staff Development Contacts Janis Heigl Education Solutions Northwest janis@esnorthwest.com Thomas Romero Romero Educational Consulting romerot@uw.edu