When Language and Disability Meet: Planning Instruction to Support Dually Identified Students

When Language and Disability Meet: Planning Instruction to Support Dually Identified Students

Date(s) & Time(s)

April 21, 2026   ~  1:00 pm - 2:30 pm
April 28, 2026   ~  1:00 pm - 2:30 pm

Webinar Description

In this workshop, participants will learn about the principles of Universal Design for Learning alongside instructional planning considerations from the WIDA English Language Development Standards Framework, 2020
Edition. Participants will explore specific considerations for instruction that support both language development and accessibility. Participants will also examine how collaborative conversations can be framed around student
intersections of language and disability to facilitate the communication of information that positively impacts the decisions educators make for instructional planning.

Webinar Link

The Zoom link for this webinar series will be in the WIDA secure portal. Please see:
To access the WIDA Secure Portal, follow these steps:
1. Visit the WIDA Secure Portal at portal.wida.us.
2. If you need to create an account, contact your District Test Coordinator (DTC) for assistance.
3. Existing users can update their account information by logging in and selecting the Manage button in the upper right corner.
4. For further assistance, you can reach out to the WIDA Client Services Center at 866-276-7735 or via email at help@wida.us.
5. Make sure to have your credentials ready for a smooth login experience.

Registration

Capacity Reached

Contact Information

Lori Ramella
Office of Supplemental Educational Programs
New Jersey Department of Education
PO Box 500
Trenton, NJ 08625-0500
609-376-3807

>> ML@doe.nj.gov