Secondary Constructing Meaning Leadership Seminar
Event Date:
June 3, 2024
Event Time:
8:00 am
Event Location:
Multiple
E.L. Achieve’s 2023 Leadership Seminar is returning to in-person!
This seminar is specifically designed to prepare participants to support colleagues in planning, refining, and delivering instruction using the Secondary Constructing Meaning approach.
Participants will deepen their understanding of:
- Explicit language instruction
- Academic literacy
- Teaching tips for promoting student academic discourse
- Effective instructional planning using the Constructing Meaning approach
Participants will be part of a vibrant professional learning community, working on small-group projects and refining practice through one-on-one support.
Seminar Locations and Dates:
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- Northern California: June 3–7, 2024
- Pleasanton School District – Pleasanton, CA
- Foothill High School – 4375 Foothill Rd, Pleasanton, CA 94588
- Southern California: June 10–14, 2024
- Pomona Unified School District, Pomona, CA
- Village Conference Center, 1444 E Holt Ave, Pomona, CA 91767
- Oregon: June 17–21, 2024
- Salem-Keizer School District, Salem, OR
- Actual physical location – TBD
- Northern California: June 3–7, 2024
Seminar Room Blocks by Location – COMING SOON!
Northern California: June 3–7, 2024
DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Pleasanton at the Club – 7050 Johnson Drive
Pleasanton, California, 94588-3396
Single King $179/night, Double Queen $179/night
Please make reservations using the information below:
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- call +1 925–463-8000 and ask for the E.L. Achieve Seminar Room Block Rates.
- Click Here to reserve online. – Limited availability please book prior to May 15, 2023.
All other locations do not have a room block due to multiple hotel options being available.
Secondary CM Seminar Structure:
Monday – Friday:
8:00am – 4:00pm Pacific Time
Breakfast, Lunch, and all session materials will be provided.
See Seminar Overview for more details. – Google Doc.
Eligible to Apply:
Participants who:
- Work in districts implementing Secondary Constructing Meaning
- Have completed a five-day Secondary Constructing Meaning Institute
- Wish to support implementation in their district
Leadership Seminar Certification Requirements:
- Develop and present a continuing learning session that supports colleagues with key Secondary Constructing Meaning concepts
- Submit a Secondary Constructing Meaning lesson that models all skills
- Actively participate in all components of Secondary Constructing Meaning Leadership Seminar
Upon successful completion of the seminar requirements, participants will become part of their certified district leadership team and help guide site and classroom implementation.
Certified Leaders may be invited to participate in a formal apprenticeship process to become Certified Presenters for their districts. All potential presenters must successfully complete the apprenticeship process before they can become certified.
Maintaining Certification:
Certification is valid for one year and may be renewed annually by remaining active in the E.L. Achieve community. To maintain certification, leaders must:
- Support implementation through coaching, collaborative planning, or leading follow-up sessions
- Attend an annual E.L. Achieve Symposium with district team