EPISODE · Nov 19, 2024 · 36 MIN
S13/E8: Personalizing professional learning with Rocío Figueroa
from Highest Aspirations · host Ellevation Education
In this episode of Highest Aspirations, Sandra sits down with Rocío Figueroa, Senior Instructional Content Manager at Ellevation, to explore how personalized professional development can transform teaching and learning for English learners. Drawing from her diverse experiences as a teacher, instructional coach, administrator, and consultant, Rocío shares practical strategies for tailoring professional learning to meet the unique needs of educators across content areas and grade levels. They discuss the power of data-driven approaches to PD, the value of leveraging internal expertise within schools, and the importance of building collaborative teacher communities. As a speaker at Ellevation’s upcoming IMPACT Conference, Rocío offers a preview of her session, which focuses on creating actionable and meaningful learning opportunities that empower educators to better support their multilingual students. Resister for IMPACT Conference 2024 For additional episode and community resources: Download the transcript here. For additional free resources geared toward supporting English learners, visit our blog To expand your connection within the Ellevation community by join our Ellevation Educator Facebook Group.
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In this episode of Highest Aspirations, Sandra sits down with Rocío Figueroa, Senior Instructional Content Manager at Ellevation, to explore how personalized professional development can transform teaching and learning for English learners. Drawing from her diverse experiences as a teacher, instructional coach, administrator, and consultant, Rocío shares practical strategies for tailoring professional learning to meet the unique needs of educators across content areas and grade levels. They discuss the power of data-driven approaches to PD, the value of leveraging internal expertise within schools, and the importance of building collaborative teacher communities. As a speaker at Ellevation’s upcoming IMPACT Conference, Rocío offers a preview of her session, which focuses on creating actionable and meaningful learning opportunities that empower educators to better support their multilingual students. Resister for IMPACT Conference 2024 For additional episode and community resources: Download the transcript here. For additional free resources geared toward supporting English learners, visit our blog To expand your connection within the Ellevation community by join our Ellevation Educator Facebook Group.
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