What is the recommended number of workshops necessary to get a good understanding of the SIOP Model?
We recommend doing between four and eight workshop days throughout the year. If possible, the series should include two workshop days at a time spread out throughout the year, in order to allow teachers to progressively implement what they learn after each workshop. In our experience, a total of fewer than four workshop days does not provide a sufficient basis for workshop participants to fully understand and, accordingly, implement the SIOP Model in their classrooms. Our SIOP overview workshops, designed to provide an introduction to the SIOP Model components, can be one to three days in length. They are recommended for schools or districts that are considering engaging in a more comprehensive SIOP professional development project. Back to top.
