Language Development Through Social Studies Webinar (Live on Zoom)

What if your social studies block could do more than build background knowledge? In this practical session, you’ll hear how one district used social studies instruction to strengthen literacy and language development at the same time—helping raise ELA and ELD outcomes without sacrificing meaningful content learning.

• See why building knowledge and developing language should work together, not compete for time
• Learn how one district used social studies to support stronger literacy instruction
• Explore practical ways to embed speaking, listening, reading, and writing into content learning
• Identify instructional moves that help multilingual learners access grade-level ideas and vocabulary
• Leave with clear examples you can apply in classrooms, teams, and schoolwide planning

March 9, 2027 • 4:00–4:30 p.m. ET • Live on Zoom

Save your seat

Registration takes less than a minute. You’ll receive a confirmation email with your Zoom link and reminders as the session approaches. Can’t attend live? Register anyway—we’ll send the recording to everyone who signs up so you can watch later or share with your team.

Why attend?

Rethink what the social studies block can do
See how social studies can become a powerful space for building academic language, comprehension, and knowledge at the same time.

Support multilingual learners through content-rich instruction
Learn why language development grows stronger when students engage with meaningful ideas, discussion, and vocabulary in context.

Take away strategies you can use right away
Walk away with concrete examples and instructional moves that help teachers make literacy instruction more purposeful inside social studies.

What you’ll learn:

• Why treating knowledge-building and language development as separate goals can limit student growth
• How one district used social studies instruction to support stronger ELA and ELD outcomes
• Classroom strategies for integrating reading, writing, speaking, and listening into social studies
• Ways to make grade-level content more accessible for multilingual learners without watering it down
• How to plan instruction that builds vocabulary, background knowledge, and student discourse together

Who should attend:

This session is designed for educators and leaders who want to strengthen literacy and language development through meaningful, knowledge-rich instruction.

• Elementary and middle school social studies teachers
• ELA and literacy teachers looking for cross-curricular strategies
• ELD and multilingual learner specialists
• Instructional coaches and curriculum leaders
• School and district administrators focused on improving student outcomes

You’ll receive:

1. Zoom link + calendar reminder
2. Recording link (sent to all registrants)
3. PD certificate after completion of an exit ticket

(PD certificate availability may vary by session setup.)

FAQ

Q: Is this session free?
A: Yes—registration is free.

Q: How do I join?
A: After registering, you’ll receive a confirmation email with your Zoom link.

Q: Will this be recorded?
A: Yes—everyone who registers will receive the recording link.

Q: Can I share this with my team?
A: Absolutely—share the registration link so colleagues can register and receive the recording.

Q: Will there be time for questions?
A: Yes—we’ll leave time for Q&A at the end.