This year I have started GLAD training.  GLAD stands for Guided Language Acquisition Design.  This is geared for teachers who are servicing ELL students in their classroom. It's a wonderful training full of strategies to use with students pre-k-high school.  I am so excited to implement these awesome strategies in my classroom.  It's really going to transform my teaching!!

This was taken from the Project Glad website:
http://begladtraining.com

Project GLAD® is a model of professional development in the area of language acquisition and literacy. The strategies and model promote English language acquisition, academic achievement, and cross-cultural skills. Project GLAD® was developed and field tested for nine years by the United States Department of Education and is based on years of experience with integrated approaches for teaching language. Tied to the Common Core Standards and State Standards, the model trains teachers to provide access to core curriculum using local district guidelines and curriculum.