Join us for an engaging session on "Linking research, evidence, and pedagogy to support EAL and SEND learners." In this session, we will start by establishing basic knowledge related to data measures, metrics, and standardized assessment in just 5-10 minutes. We'll then delve into collaborative interpretation of data, exploring what leaders should be looking for in their data and how this influences pedagogy, with a focus on assessments like CAT4, PASS, and NGRT. We'll address common misconceptions about data usage and generate dummy dashboards for group analysis. Finally, we'll engage in mock learning walks, introducing CAT4 LG & RSP assessments and discussing strategies for integrating them into teacher practice through CPD. Get ready to explore what effective support for EAL and SEND learners looks like in the classroom!
Suhail's parents really appreciated myON because it enabled them to support him even though they weren't native English speakers themselves.
Georgina Cook, Education Specialist (Literacy and Language)
About the speakers:
Georgina Cook
Georgina Cook, Education Specialist (Language and Literacy), GL Education
Georgina has spent the majority of her career opening up the world of literature and language to young people in order that they can access, engage and thrive in the world around them. She spent 20 years as a secondary English teacher in the UK. Before joining GL, Georgina was an experienced Leader of English and Literacy, and led English across an all through MAT in the East of England. She also works with Whole Education in their work with schools to promote positive reading cultures.
Georgina joined GL Education in 2021 and supports schools and school groups with making the most from their assessments. Having used our products when in school herself, Georgina is now one of our Education Specialists, championing our Language and Literacy assessments. She works with teams across the business to ensure that our language and literacy products provide schools with the best platforms in which to support young people to reach their potential in reading.
Emma Dibden
Emma Dibden, Education Specialist (SEND and Wellbeing), GL Education
Before joining GL Education, Emma taught for over 20 years in primary schools across the UK as a class teacher, SENDCo and inclusion lead.
Emma continues to be passionate about supporting the whole child and values the important role that data plays in developing an understanding of a students’ individual strengths and challenges.
As our Education Specialist for SEND and Wellbeing, Emma utilises knowledge learned from her own prior strategic roles in SEND, her experience of using GL assessments in context, and her experience supporting colleagues across multi-academy trusts to ensure the assessments within our SEND and wellbeing portfolio meet the needs of colleagues in schools.
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