Educators in Maine now have the opportunity to participate in six, self-paced, on-demand eWorkshops developed by WIDA, a trusted name in the field of multilingual learner education and assessment. WIDA eWorkshops cover a range of topics intended for a variety of audiences, from K-12 classroom teachers, to ESL specialists, to district and school administrators. All eWorkshops are free and available when and where it is convenient to you!
The following eWorkshops are available in the eLearning Center of the WIDA Secure Portal:
- Using the WIDA Writing Rubric
- Leading for Equity: Classroom Walkthrough
- Classroom Educators: Engaging Newcomer Multilingual Learners
- Language for Learning in Mathematics
- Doing and Talking STEM
- Foundational Concepts for K-12 Educators
To access the eLearning Center, you will need a WIDA Secure Portal account. Contact WIDA customer service at help@wida.us or 1-866-276-7735 to set up your account. If you have any questions about this notice, please contact April Perkins at april.perkins@maine.gov or (207)624-6627.