SEI Extension PDPs   

SEI:  Understanding Academic Language to Improve Content Area Instruction for ELLs (Differentiated by Content Area)

This course will provide in-service teachers with the subject matter knowledge, professional standards, skills, and dispositions essential to effectively shelter their content instruction to ensure English language learners (ELLs) in their classrooms will successfully access curriculum and achieve academic success in the area of academic vocabulary. Teachers will learn about theories and experience evidence-based instructional practices, protocols, methods, and strategies to develop academic vocabulary. Teachers will have opportunities to practice specific modeled instructional strategies for teaching identified features of academic language in different disciplines (math, science, social studies, and ELA) while promoting language development in all language domains (reading, speaking, listening, writing) in ways appropriate for ELL students at different language proficiency levels. Teachers will take into account the English Language Development (ELD) World Class Instructional Design and Assessment (WIDA) standards and the Massachusetts Curriculum Framework, which incorporates the CCSS (Pre K-12), when creating lesson plans. They will use the Teacher Endorsement Lesson Plan Template, approved by the Massachusetts Department of Elementary and Secondary Education, to create mini-lessons focused on integrating academic vocabulary for the target grade level/content area.

SEI:  Understanding Academic Language to Improve Content Area Instruction for ELLs (Differentiated by Content Area)

This course will provide in-service teachers with the subject matter knowledge, professional standards, skills, and dispositions essential to effectively shelter their content instruction to ensure English language learners (ELLs) in their classrooms will successfully access curriculum and achieve academic success in the area of academic vocabulary. Teachers will learn about theories and experience evidence-based instructional practices, protocols, methods, and strategies to develop academic vocabulary. Teachers will have opportunities to practice specific modeled instructional strategies for teaching identified features of academic language in different disciplines (math, science, social studies, and ELA) while promoting language development in all language domains (reading, speaking, listening, writing) in ways appropriate for ELL students at different language proficiency levels. Teachers will take into account the English Language Development (ELD) World Class Instructional Design and Assessment (WIDA) standards and the Massachusetts Curriculum Framework, which incorporates the CCSS (Pre K-12), when creating lesson plans. They will use the Teacher Endorsement Lesson Plan Template, approved by the Massachusetts Department of Elementary and Secondary Education, to create mini-lessons focused on integrating academic vocabulary for the target grade level/content area.

SEI: Using Technology to Support ELLs in SEI and ESL/ELD Classrooms, 2nd edition

Course Description: This course provides educators with the pedagogy skills and dispositions, professional standards, and content knowledge essential to effectively shelter their instruction through the effective use of technology to ensure English Language Learners (ELLs) in their classrooms will successfully access curriculum and achieve academic success.  Teachers will learn about evidence based instructional practices, strategies to support their instruction.  Educators will engage in research and exploration of current educational technology resources, theories and best practices.  Teachers will explore and implement various practices and applications with English Language Learners, promoting language development in all language domains (reading, speaking, listening and writing).  Teachers will consider Universal Design for Learning (UDL), the English Language Development (ELD) World Class Instructional Design and Assessment (WIDA) standards and the Massachusetts Curriculum Framework, which incorporates the CCSS(PreK-12), when creating and/or revising lesson plans.  Educators will be expected to consider the implications and possibilities of incorporating artificial intelligence in their practice.

SEI:  Understanding Diversity and Cultural Competency to Support ELL Students in the Schools 

This SEI  course is intended to satisfy the 15 SEI PDPs needed for professional educator license renewal for professional educators with or  without teaching responsibilities, i.e., school nurses, school social workers, school librarians, school counselors. It will present an overview of regulations, terminology, diversity and cultural competency, along with strategies for teaching and working with ELLs.

SEI EEC 112:  Promoting Language Development and Content Area Learning for SLIFE

Course Description: This is a course about establishing effective programs for SLIFE (Students with Limited-Interrupted Formal Education) students so that their specific needs are addressed. This course should focus on exploring SLIFE students’ specific needs; strategies and supports for addressing those needs; guidance for educators, administrators, and school/district support staff (e.g., guidance counselors, social workers, special education teachers); assessment considerations; and opportunities to practice strategies aimed at promoting content learning, literacy, and language development for SLIFE students. A required Practical Application of Learning-Action Plan.

SEI:  Culturally Responsive & Sustaining Pedagogy for English Language Learners

Course description: This 15 PDP course provides an overview of culturally responsive pedagogy theory and practices in relation to English Learners (ELs) from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds.  This course is appropriate for all educators with or without teaching responsibilities. Application of Learning:  CRSP Lesson Plan for professional educators with teaching responsibilities and reflection paper for professional educators without teaching responsibility.

Stand Alone SEI Endorsement Course

Requirements for Successful Completion

For those enrolled in the course to earn PDPs, successful completion includes the following:

· Completion of all assignments, activities and projects
· SEI mini lesson plan and presentation
· Completion of the SEI Capstone project
· A minimum of 10 hours with a second language student
· B or better as a final grade in the course
· Adherence to the attendance and participation policy

Attendance and Participation Policy
The course format depends heavily on class participation and student interaction, therefore, it is expected that participants are on time, are prepared to discuss assigned course readings/materials, and contribute to whole/small group discussions. Participants should complete all assignments by the specific due dates

Attendance to all class sessions is required. If, however, a participant misses a session, it is his/her responsibility to work with the course instructor to arrange for making up the missing class.

The SEI endorsement will be conferred upon successful completion of the course for those enrolled in EDUC 595: Stand Alone SEI Endorsement course.

Register for PDPs below.

SEI:  Understanding Academic Language to Improve Content Area Instruction for ELLs (Differentiated by Content Area)

This course will provide in-service teachers with the subject matter knowledge, professional standards, skills, and dispositions essential to effectively shelter their content instruction to ensure English language learners (ELLs) in their classrooms will successfully access curriculum and achieve academic success in the area of academic vocabulary. Teachers will learn about theories and experience evidence-based instructional practices, protocols, methods, and strategies to develop academic vocabulary. Teachers will have opportunities to practice specific modeled instructional strategies for teaching identified features of academic language in different disciplines (math, science, social studies, and ELA) while promoting language development in all language domains (reading, speaking, listening, writing) in ways appropriate for ELL students at different language proficiency levels. Teachers will take into account the English Language Development (ELD) World Class Instructional Design and Assessment (WIDA) standards and the Massachusetts Curriculum Framework, which incorporates the CCSS (Pre K-12), when creating lesson plans. They will use the Teacher Endorsement Lesson Plan Template, approved by the Massachusetts Department of Elementary and Secondary Education, to create mini-lessons focused on integrating academic vocabulary for the target grade level/content area.

SEI: Using Technology to Support ELLs in SEI and ESL/ELD Classrooms, 2nd edition

Course Description: This course provides educators with the pedagogy skills and dispositions, professional standards, and content knowledge essential to effectively shelter their instruction through the effective use of technology to ensure English Language Learners (ELLs) in their classrooms will successfully access curriculum and achieve academic success.  Teachers will learn about evidence based instructional practices, strategies to support their instruction.  Educators will engage in research and exploration of current educational technology resources, theories and best practices.  Teachers will explore and implement various practices and applications with English Language Learners, promoting language development in all language domains (reading, speaking, listening and writing).  Teachers will consider Universal Design for Learning (UDL), the English Language Development (ELD) World Class Instructional Design and Assessment (WIDA) standards and the Massachusetts Curriculum Framework, which incorporates the CCSS(PreK-12), when creating and/or revising lesson plans.  Educators will be expected to consider the implications and possibilities of incorporating artificial intelligence in their practice.

SEI: Using Technology to Support ELLs in SEI and ESL/ELD Classrooms, 2nd edition

Course Description: This course provides educators with the pedagogy skills and dispositions, professional standards, and content knowledge essential to effectively shelter their instruction through the effective use of technology to ensure English Language Learners (ELLs) in their classrooms will successfully access curriculum and achieve academic success.  Teachers will learn about evidence based instructional practices, strategies to support their instruction.  Educators will engage in research and exploration of current educational technology resources, theories and best practices.  Teachers will explore and implement various practices and applications with English Language Learners, promoting language development in all language domains (reading, speaking, listening and writing).  Teachers will consider Universal Design for Learning (UDL), the English Language Development (ELD) World Class Instructional Design and Assessment (WIDA) standards and the Massachusetts Curriculum Framework, which incorporates the CCSS(PreK-12), when creating and/or revising lesson plans.  Educators will be expected to consider the implications and possibilities of incorporating artificial intelligence in their practice.

SEI:  Understanding Diversity and Cultural Competency to Support ELL Students in the Schools 

This SEI  course is intended to satisfy the 15 SEI PDPs needed for professional educator license renewal for professional educators with or  without teaching responsibilities, i.e., school nurses, school social workers, school librarians, school counselors. It will present an overview of regulations, terminology, diversity and cultural competency, along with strategies for teaching and working with ELLs.

SEI:  Understanding Diversity and Cultural Competency to Support ELL Students in the Schools 

This SEI  course is intended to satisfy the 15 SEI PDPs needed for professional educator license renewal for professional educators with or  without teaching responsibilities, i.e., school nurses, school social workers, school librarians, school counselors. It will present an overview of regulations, terminology, diversity and cultural competency, along with strategies for teaching and working with ELLs.

SEI EEC 112:  Promoting Language Development and Content Area Learning for SLIFE

Course Description: This is a course about establishing effective programs for SLIFE (Students with Limited-Interrupted Formal Education) students so that their specific needs are addressed. This course should focus on exploring SLIFE students’ specific needs; strategies and supports for addressing those needs; guidance for educators, administrators, and school/district support staff (e.g., guidance counselors, social workers, special education teachers); assessment considerations; and opportunities to practice strategies aimed at promoting content learning, literacy, and language development for SLIFE students. A required Practical Application of Learning-Action Plan.

SEI:  Culturally Responsive & Sustaining Pedagogy for English Language Learners

Course description: This 15 PDP course provides an overview of culturally responsive pedagogy theory and practices in relation to English Learners (ELs) from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds.  This course is appropriate for all educators with or without teaching responsibilities. Application of Learning:  CRSP Lesson Plan for professional educators with teaching responsibilities and reflection paper for professional educators without teaching responsibility.