The NYS Bronx BETAC would like

to invite you to our 2009 Study

Group Series, beginning
October 23, 2009.

Study Group C
TITLE: “Writing Sense: Integrated Reading and Writing Lessons
For English Language Learners by Juli Kendall and
Outey Khuon (2006)

DESCRIPTION: Participants will have an opportunity to learn strategies in

teaching English language learners in grades K-8 in
integrating Reading and Writing lessons using Kendall and Khoun's book
Writing Sense. As part of this study group participants will be able to engage in
how these strategies will be useful in helping our English language learners with
the writing sections of the ELA and the NYSESLAT.
AUDIENCE: Bilingual, K-8 ESL and content area teachers responsible for developing the
writing skills of English language learners in all content areas .

REGISTRATION: Each group is limited to 20 participants. Registration is on a first come basis.

To register for this study group, send an e-mail with “Study Group C” in the
subject line to bronxbetac@fordham.edu. Please include your name, school,
title/position, grade and telephone number.
Building and room numbers will be provided upon registration.
FACILITATOR: Eva Garcia, Director of NYS Bronx BETAC

DATES: Participants are required to attend all four sessions.

• 10/23/2009
• 11/13/2009
• 12/4/2009
• 12/18/2009

TIME: 2:30pm - 5:00pm

MATERIALS: Books will be provided by the NYS Bronx BETAC.

Participants will receive a certificate for professional development hours upon completion of all four sessions.
Graduate School of Education
Center for Educational Partnerships
NYS Bronx BETAC
2536 Hughes Ave (Off Campus)
Bronx, NY 10458 (718) 817-0606 Fax: (718)817-0604
Email: Bronxbetac@fordham.edu