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<p><span>DESCRIPTION:</span></p>
<p><span> The Observation Protocol for Academic Literacies (OPAL) is a classroom observation tool used for reflection and refinement of teaching practices for linguistically diverse students. It has the potential to inform system and classroom practices for English Learners through its applied use in coaching, professional development and research and program evaluation projects. </span></p>
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<p><span> During the past years, the Los Angeles County Office of</span></p>
<p><span> Education, Multilingual Academic Support (MAS) Unit sponsored district and </span></p>
<p><span> site-level OPAL Certification Training. As a extension to this training </span></p>
<p><span> series, we invite you to join other OPAL Certified Trainer Teams to</span></p>
<p><span> participate in facilitated discussion and planning sessions to </span></p>
<p><span> support implementation of the OPAL in your context. The LMU </span></p>
<p><span> Team will lead the sessions to engage participants in the following:</span></p>
<p><span><br /> - OPAL Key Elements and Review<br /> - OPAL Dissemination Planning and Considerations<br /> - OPAL Implementation, Data Analysis and Reflection</span></p>
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<p><em>LACOE does not discriminate against individuals on the basis of age, actual or perceived race, actual or perceived gender, ethnicity, national origin, religion, disability, or sexual orientation. LACOE complies with the Americans with Disabilities Act to ensure equal access to all qualified individuals with a disability. If you are disabled and require assistance in accessing this event, please contact Cassie Gallegos at LACOE at </em><a href="mailto:gallegos_cassie@lacoe.edu">gallegos_cassie@lacoe.edu</a><em>.</em></p>
Category
Project
Multi-Lingual Academic Support/ELL
NOTE: Details for each specific Training/Workshop might vary from the above description.
