Journalism for English Learners Hybrid Institute- Elementary (3 Day Event) 01/13/2026 - 02/26/2026 Event Dates: 01/13/2026 | 01/22/2026 | 02/26/2026
Time not specified.
Virtual sessions: 2:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m. | In-person session: 8:30 a.m.- 3:30 p.m.
3-day Trainer of Trainers
This professional development program introduces participants to a project-based journalism curriculum specially designed for students at risk of becoming Long Term English Learners and for LTELS.
This curriculum can be applied to offer Designated or Integrated English Language Development (ELD) instruction, enrichment, support, and/or intervention.
What is the goal of the Journalism for English Learners Institute?
The Institute is designed for district/school teams to:
Receive a comprehensive overview of the program to understand how it supports and develops English Learners’ abilities to write journalistic articles
Experience the standards-aligned curriculum's critical instructional strategies and routines to develop oral and written language
Examine key aspects of the curriculum that foster EL's engagement and interaction through analysis of video lessons
Identify program features that help prevent Long-Term English Learner status
Location & Dates
January 13, 2026: Virtual January 22, 2026: Virtual February 26, 2026: In Person Location: West End – 8265 Aspen Ave, Rancho Cucamonga, CA 91730 Room: Laurel Room (Upstairs)
Teams of elementary administrators and TOSAs or teachers
Facilitator(s)
Multilingual Education Team
Partners
Loyola Marymount University, CDE, CCEE
Included
Continental breakfast and lunch (In-person session only)
Location
SBCSS - West End Educational Service Center 8265 Aspen Avenue Rancho Cucamonga, CA 91730 Map | Driving Directions Note:
Location & Dates
January 13, 2026: Virtual January 22, 2026: Virtual February 26, 2026: In Person Location: West End – 8265 Aspen Ave, Rancho Cucamonga, CA 91730 Room: Laurel Room (Upstairs)
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