Bio:

Dr. Ronilee Mooney has been in education for over 18 years, working in Rhode Island and Massachusetts as an ESL teacher, ESL specialist, Assistant Principal, and Director of English Learners. She holds an Ed.D. in Educational Leadership, and her support for schools focuses on differentiation for various English proficiencies and building capacity for classroom teachers who teach ELs/MLLs. As the Director of English Learners and consultant, Ronilee supports district programming, budget, and personnel for English learner students. In addition to her work in public education, Ronilee was a former Adjunct Professor for undergraduate/practicum teachers at Salve Regina University.

Session:

Take the lead, Leaders! Steps administrators can make to close the gaps for their English language learners and strengthen instructional  practices to increase achievement and proficiency.  

This session focuses on district and school administrators that welcome English Learners into their schools.  Administrators will learn the different types of English learners, their academic needs, and the types of programs  available for their education and develop expertise in the design and structuring of successful learning environments  for English learners and their teachers. Next, the session will help administrators develop a vision for quality  teaching for English learners and understand how to support teachers in their work to make classes with English  learners rigorous and accelerated. Lastly, administrators will engage in a data dig of examining ACCESS scores and create appropriate proficiency-based student groupings, classes, and ELD periods.