LEARN & EastCONN Multilingual Learner Roundtable   
Join us for our quarterly Multilingual Learner Roundtable Meeting where we will receive important updates from Megan Alubicki Flick, the English Learner Consultant at the Connecticut State Department of Education. The Performance Office Team will also provide updates on summative assessment administration and data collection.This meeting is a valuable opportunity for informal networking on a variety of crucial topics including Students with Limited or Interrupted Formal Education (SLIFE), Newcomers, Accommodations, Effective Practices, Secondary Literacy, service model development, and much more. We will also address any other topics requested by attendees. Occasionally, we will have guest speakers from the TESOL field, as well as representatives from publishing companies and other educational product providers.All Multilingual Learner leaders are encouraged to attend these meetings to stay connected with colleagues across the state, remain informed about current legislation, and share ideas, seek advice, and find solutions to the challenges we face daily in our roles. For questions, including registration assistance, send an email to fpacheco@learn.k12.ct.us, jbessette@learn.k12.ct.us or lkaplan@learn.k12.ct.us – include “LEARN & EastCONN Multilingual Learner Roundtable” in the subject line.
Course # 245-25-L100-027  
Subjects # [Coaching], [Other]

Begin Date: 09/19/2024
Course # 245-25-L100-027
Status: OPEN
Type: Online
Location: LEARN Virtual
State: N/A
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LEARN Science Roundtable   
Join us for our regular Science Roundtables, designed to promote collaboration and professional growth among science educators and instructional coaches. These sessions provide a valuable space to connect, share strategies, and tackle challenges in science education. Each roundtable will focus on relevant, up-to-date topics to help you enhance your teaching practices and support student success. Don’t miss this opportunity to learn, exchange ideas, and grow together!

The roundtable will meet virtually: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/89914892778?pwd=EGtSJNZ4KobPhExjJaiovwO8w7aoLF.1
Course # 245-25-L100-090  
Subjects # [Science]

Begin Date: 11/20/2024
Course # 245-25-L100-090
Status: OPEN
Type: Online
Location: LEARN Virtual
State: N/A
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LEARN Elementary Principals Roundtable   
Join us for our regular Elementary Principals Roundtables, designed to foster professional growth and collaboration among regional elementary principals. These sessions provide a valuable opportunity to build relationships, share ideas, and address challenges in a supportive environment. Each roundtable will focus on a timely and relevant topic, enhancing principals' knowledge and skills. Don't miss out on this chance to connect, learn, and grow together. For questions, including registration assistance, send an email to mhan@learn.k12.ct.us – include “LEARN Elementary Principals” in the subject line.
Course # 245-25-L100-023  
Subjects # [Elementary], [Teacher Training]

Begin Date: 05/15/2025
Course # 245-25-L100-023
Status: OPEN
Type: Face to Face
Location: LEARN Hatchetts Hill
State: Connecticut
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Safety Care Training- Recertification FY 24-25   
Participants will complete the Safety Care Recertification Course, extending their training expiration for the next year. This course is mandatory for those whose Initial Safety Care Training is at, or near, expiration. If you have any questions about the class or the registration please contact Amy LeQuire, alequire@learn.k12.ct.us or Emily Belliveau, ebelliveau@learn.k12.ct.us.
Course # 245-25-L100-063  
Subjects # [Other]

Begin Date: 05/21/2025
Course # 245-25-L100-063
Status: OPEN
Type: Face to Face
Location: LEARN Hatchetts Hill
State: Connecticut
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Initial Safety Care Training FY 24-25   
Participants will learn evidence-based incident prevention and management training to help staff provide humane, person-centered interventions that replace challenging behavior with safer and more collaborative behavior. Our training improves safety for staff and the individuals they support while reducing the frequency and severity of dangerous incidents.
Course # 245-25-L100-073  
Subjects # [Other]

Begin Date: 05/23/2025
Course # 245-25-L100-073
Status: OPEN
Type: Face to Face
Location: LEARN Hatchetts Hill
State: Connecticut
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Empowering Educators: Research-Based Literacy Instruction for Multilingual Learners   
This in-depth professional learning series is designed for administrators, literacy specialists, interventionists, and classroom teachers seeking to enhance literacy instruction for multilingual learners. Grounded in explicit, systematic, and comprehensive literacy instruction, the training explores evidence-based approaches that support language and literacy development. Participants will extend their understanding of foundational skills, oral language proficiency, assessment tools, and effective instructional strategies. Through case studies, application tasks, and research-based frameworks, educators will gain the knowledge and tools to design responsive literacy instruction that meets the unique needs of English learners. Additional resources, including seminal research and instructional materials, will be provided. For questions, including registration assistance, send an email to fpacheco@learn.k12.ct.us – include “Empowering Educators” in the subject line.
Course # 245-26-L100-006  
Subjects # [Other]

Begin Date: 09/12/2025
Course # 245-26-L100-006
Status: OPEN
Type: Online
Location: LEARN Virtual
State: N/A
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2025-2026 LEARN Region Title III/ EL/ML Roundtable   
LEARN - EastCONN Multilingual/English Learner Roundtable provides TESOL and bilingual educators with critical updates from CSDE and the Office of Performance and Assessments. Engage in networking, share best practices, and gain insights from guest speakers on multilingual learner support, assessment trends, and program implementation. A collaborative space for professional growth and advocacy. For questions, including registration assistance, send an email to fpacheco@learn.k12.ct.us – include “2025-2026 LEARN Region Title III/ EL/ML Roundtable” in the subject line.
Course # 245-26-L100-001  
Subjects # [ESL - English as a Second Language/ELL], [ESL - English as a Second Language]

Begin Date: 09/18/2025
Course # 245-26-L100-001
Status: OPEN
Type: Online
Location: LEARN Virtual
State: N/A
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SLIFE Roundtable: Networking for Strategies and Solutions for Students with Interrupted Formal Education   
The SLIFE Roundtable is designed for instructional specialists, administrators, classroom teachers, and coordinators supporting students with interrupted formal education. This collaborative session focuses on effective strategies, programming considerations, and addressing problems of practice to meet the unique academic and social-emotional needs of SLIFE students. Participants will engage in networking, share best practices, and explore research-based approaches to accelerate language and literacy development while supporting content learning. Through collaboration and discussion, educators will refine instructional practices and develop actionable solutions to create equitable learning opportunities for SLIFE students in diverse educational settings. For questions, including registration assistance, send an email to fpacheco@learn.k12.ct.us – include “SLIFE Roundtable” in the subject line.
Course # 245-26-L100-003  
Subjects # [ESL - English as a Second Language/ELL], [ESL - English as a Second Language]

Begin Date: 09/18/2025
Course # 245-26-L100-003
Status: OPEN
Type: Online
Location: LEARN Virtual
State: N/A
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SIOP Training: Integrating Content and Language: SIOP Model Foundations   
This intensive 5-day training provides board of education members, instructional leaders, content specialists, and classroom teachers with a deep understanding of the Sheltered Instruction Observation Protocol (SIOP) model to enhance instruction for multilingual learners. Each morning features direct synchronous instruction, while afternoons focus on application, coaching, planning (synchronous or asynchronous), collegial networking, and addressing a problem of practice. Participants will receive a copy of Making Content Comprehensible for Multilingual Learners: The SIOP Model (6th Edition) and gain research-based strategies to support language development and content learning for multilingual learners. This training fosters collaboration among educators and leaders, ensuring sustainable and effective implementation of SIOP practices across schools and districts. For questions, including registration assistance, send an email to fpacheco@learn.k12.ct.us – include “5-Day SIOP Training” in the subject line
Course # 245-26-L100-007  
Subjects # [Other]

Begin Date: 10/02/2025
Course # 245-26-L100-007
Status: OPEN
Type: Online
Location: LEARN Virtual
State: N/A
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