Course Details
Course Open: Yes
Maximum Available Seats: 25
Seats Available: 10
Course Cancelled?: No
Maximum Available Seats: 25
Seats Available: 10
Course Cancelled?: No
D75-26-269: Voices Worth Sharing: Memoir Writing with Multilinugal Learners
English Language Learners 2026/2027
Description: Every student has a story worth telling. In this session, educators will explore how memoir writing can support multilingual learners’ social-emotional development, self-expression, and sense of identity. Participants will learn practical strategies to help students develop their voices while strengthening expressive language and literacy skills through authentic writing experiences. Designed for all teachers of ELLs, this workshop highlights accessible approaches that honor students’ linguistic and cultural assets and create opportunities for every voice to be heard.
Instructor:
Melissa Scala & Lyudmila Turkina
mscala2@schools.nyc.gov
Course Date & Location:
10/21/2026
8:00 to 2:50
400 1st Ave, New York, NY 10010, 8th Floor
English Language Learners 2026/2027
Description: Every student has a story worth telling. In this session, educators will explore how memoir writing can support multilingual learners’ social-emotional development, self-expression, and sense of identity. Participants will learn practical strategies to help students develop their voices while strengthening expressive language and literacy skills through authentic writing experiences. Designed for all teachers of ELLs, this workshop highlights accessible approaches that honor students’ linguistic and cultural assets and create opportunities for every voice to be heard.
Instructor:
Melissa Scala & Lyudmila Turkina
mscala2@schools.nyc.gov
Course Date & Location:
10/21/2026
8:00 to 2:50
400 1st Ave, New York, NY 10010, 8th Floor