Imagine Learning Sponsors Free Webinar Series for Leaders in Education

Provo, UT (Vocus/PRWEB) February 10, 2011

Imagine Learning, developer of the award-winning language and literacy software program Imagine Learning English, today announced its sponsorship of Ahead of the Class: A Webinar Series for Leaders in Education. The free webinar series, which provides expert instruction on current best practices for leaders in education, will kick off on Thursday, Feb. 17, 2011, with a webinar on effective Response to Intervention strategies from Imagine Learning?s own education expert Clydie Wakefield.

?Response to Intervention is an increasingly popular program that has been proven to be especially effective in identifying those students who have the greatest needs,? said Wakefield. ?But it can be demanding and difficult for schools to implement effectively,? she added.

While most leaders in education are familiar with the Response to Intervention model, which targets individual student learning needs through three levels of instruction, Wakefield has found that many schools have great difficulty finding resources to implement the program effectively.

Wakefield surveyed principals who effectively use Response to Intervention programs at their schools and plans to share key characteristics of successful Response to Intervention implementations in the webinar.

?There is still a great need for practical instruction on successfully implementing Response to Intervention programs given the resources that schools have available to them,? said Wakefield. ?This 60-minute webinar will share best practices from experienced educators who have become skilled in identifying resources, developing tools, overcoming obstacles and monitoring the effectiveness of their programs.?

This is the first of six free webinars in the series. Space is limited, so educators who wish to attend are encouraged to register early at https://www3.gotomeeting.com/register/186251030.

Title: The Art of RTI: Discover How Principals Make It Work

Presenter: Clydie Wakefield, Executive Director of Curriculum Development at Imagine Learning

Date: Thursday, Feb. 17, 2011

Time: 2:00?3:00 p.m. MST

System Requirements

PC-based attendees Required: Windows? 7, Vista, XP or 2003 Server

Macintosh?-based attendees Required: Mac OS? X 10.4.11 (Tiger?) or newer

Register now at https://www3.gotomeeting.com/register/186251030.

About Imagine Learning

At Imagine Learning, we?re passionate about bringing language and literacy instruction to the students who need it most. That?s why we used state standards and scientifically based research to develop Imagine Learning English, an innovative software program that uses first-language support, continual assessment and differentiated instruction to meet the needs of four key student populations: English learners, struggling readers, students with disabilities and early childhood education students. Imagine Learning English gives students one-on-one instruction and scaffolded support while keeping teachers abreast of student progress through real-time reports. Visit our website at http://imaginelearning.com to find out how we?re giving students, parents and teachers essential tools for language and literacy development.

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Imagine Learning to Sponsor Dual Language Webinar

Provo, Utah (PRWEB) October 19, 2011

Imagine Learning is hosting a free webinar on October 20, 2011, from 2:00?3:00 p.m. MDT. This webinar will feature David Rogers, executive director for Dual Language Education of New Mexico. In his presentation, David will discuss the secrets behind building more effective dual language programs and how these programs can ensure success for students, teachers and parents alike.

Speaking Your Language

There are many different types of languages, but to an educator, there are really just two: languages students speak and languages they don?t. With the rapid increase of culturally and linguistically diverse students populating today?s schools, changes in programs and practices are not only necessary, but inevitable. A dual language program immerses students into a learning environment with educational, cognitive and sociocultural benefits. In these programs, students can achieve a high level of proficiency in a second language without neglecting further development in their first language.

Build a Better Program

To help educators prepare to support bilingual education needs, Imagine Learning is sponsoring a webinar through their Ahead of the Class webinar series. David Rogers, executive director for Dual Language Education of New Mexico, a non-profit organization, will host this new episode. In it, he?ll outline the necessary steps for creating a more effective dual language program?one that offers long-term benefits for students, teachers and parents.

Imagine the Difference

Imagine Learning delivers award-winning language and literacy solutions to educators around the world. The company?s flagship product, Imagine Learning English, is a one-of-a-kind software program that delivers individualized instruction through more than 2,500 engaging activities.

How to Participate in the Webinar

1. Visit https://www3.gotomeeting.com/register/339510014

2. Register for webinar

3. View presentation

Date: Thursday, October 20, 2011

Time: 2:00?3:00 p.m. MDT

Presenter: David Rogers, executive director for Dual Language Education of New Mexico

System Requirements

PC-based attendees: Windows? 7, Vista, XP or 2003 Server

Macintosh?-based attendees: Mac OS? X 10.4.11 (Tiger?) or newer

About Imagine Learning

Imagine Learning is the company behind Imagine Learning English, an innovative language and literacy software program designed to meet the needs of four key student populations: English learners, struggling readers, students with disabilities, and early childhood education students. With first-language support and continual assessment, Imagine Learning English gives students one-on-one instruction and scaffolded support while keeping teachers abreast of student progress through real-time reports. Visit http://www.imaginelearning.com to find out how Imagine Learning English gives students, parents and teachers essential tools for language and literacy development.

About Dual Language Education of New Mexico

Dual Language Education of New Mexico is a non-profit organization serving the professional and informational needs of New Mexican communities who wish to develop, refine and/or implement dual language education programs.

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