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- SEI: Understanding Academic Language to Improve Content Area Instruction for ELLS (Differentiated by Content Area)
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Course Fee: $200.00
Dates: 12/1/2024 - 12/31/2024
PDPs: 15
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.
Last day to register is November 27, 2024.
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- SEI: Understanding Academic Language to Improve Content Area Instruction for ELLS (Differentiated by Content Area)
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Course Fee: $200.00
Dates: 1/21/2025 - 1/21/2025
PDPs: 15
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.
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- SEI: Understanding Academic Language to Improve Content Area Instruction for ELLS (Differentiated by Content Area)
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Course Fee: $200.00
Dates: 2/1/2025 - 2/28/2025
PDPs: 15
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.
Last day to register is January 27th
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- SEI: Understanding Academic Language to Improve Content Area Instruction for ELLS (Differentiated by Content Area)
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Course Fee: $200.00
Dates: 3/1/2025 - 3/31/2025
PDPs: 15
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.
Last day to register is February 27th.
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- SEI: Understanding Academic Language to Improve Content Area Instruction for ELLS (Differentiated by Content Area)
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Course Fee: $200.00
Dates: 4/1/2025 - 4/30/2025
PDPs: 15
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.
Last day to register is March 27th.
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- SEI: Using Technology to Support ELLs in SEI and ESL/ELD Classrooms
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Course Fee: $200.00
Dates: 12/1/2024 - 12/31/2024
PDPs: 15
SEI: Using Technology to Support ELLs in SEI and ESL/ELD Classrooms
This course will provide in-service teachers with the subject matter knowledge, professional standards, skills and dispositions essential to effectively shelter their content 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 theories and experience evidence-based instructional practices, protocols, methods and strategies to support students in the application of the MA ELA standards using technology as a scaffold and as a means of demonstrating content area knowledge. Teachers will have opportunities to practice specific modeled instructional strategies and technology applications for teaching English Language Learners 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 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. 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 technology for the target grade level/content area.
Last day to register is November 27, 2024.
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- SEI: Using Technology to Support ELLs in SEI and ESL/ELD Classrooms
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Course Fee: $200.00
Dates: 1/1/2025 - 1/31/2025
PDPs: 15
SEI: Using Technology to Support ELLs in SEI and ESL/ELD Classrooms
This course will provide in-service teachers with the subject matter knowledge, professional standards, skills and dispositions essential to effectively shelter their content 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 theories and experience evidence-based instructional practices, protocols, methods and strategies to support students in the application of the MA ELA standards using technology as a scaffold and as a means of demonstrating content area knowledge. Teachers will have opportunities to practice specific modeled instructional strategies and technology applications for teaching English Language Learners 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 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. 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 technology for the target grade level/content area.
Last day to register is December 27th.
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- SEI: Using Technology to Support ELLs in SEI and ESL/ELD Classrooms
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Course Fee: $200.00
Dates: 2/1/2025 - 2/28/2025
PDPs: 15
SEI: Using Technology to Support ELLs in SEI and ESL/ELD Classrooms
This course will provide in-service teachers with the subject matter knowledge, professional standards, skills and dispositions essential to effectively shelter their content 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 theories and experience evidence-based instructional practices, protocols, methods and strategies to support students in the application of the MA ELA standards using technology as a scaffold and as a means of demonstrating content area knowledge. Teachers will have opportunities to practice specific modeled instructional strategies and technology applications for teaching English Language Learners 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 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. 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 technology for the target grade level/content area.
Last day to register is January 27th.
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- SEI: Using Technology to Support ELLs in SEI and ESL/ELD Classrooms
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Course Fee: $200.00
Dates: 3/1/2025 - 3/31/2025
PDPs: 15
SEI: Using Technology to Support ELLs in SEI and ESL/ELD Classrooms
This course will provide in-service teachers with the subject matter knowledge, professional standards, skills and dispositions essential to effectively shelter their content 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 theories and experience evidence-based instructional practices, protocols, methods and strategies to support students in the application of the MA ELA standards using technology as a scaffold and as a means of demonstrating content area knowledge. Teachers will have opportunities to practice specific modeled instructional strategies and technology applications for teaching English Language Learners 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 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. 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 technology for the target grade level/content area.
Last day to register is February 27th.
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- SEI: Using Technology to Support ELLs in SEI and ESL/ELD Classrooms
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Course Fee: $200.00
Dates: 4/1/2025 - 4/30/2025
PDPs: 15
SEI: Using Technology to Support ELLs in SEI and ESL/ELD Classrooms
This course will provide in-service teachers with the subject matter knowledge, professional standards, skills and dispositions essential to effectively shelter their content 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 theories and experience evidence-based instructional practices, protocols, methods and strategies to support students in the application of the MA ELA standards using technology as a scaffold and as a means of demonstrating content area knowledge. Teachers will have opportunities to practice specific modeled instructional strategies and technology applications for teaching English Language Learners 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 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. 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 technology for the target grade level/content area.
Last day to register is March 27th.
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- SEI: Understanding Diversity and Cultural Competency to Support ELL Students in the Schools
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Course Fee: $200.00
Dates: 12/1/2024 - 12/31/2024
PDPs: 15
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.
Last day to register is November 27, 2024.
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- SEI: Understanding Diversity and Cultural Competency to Support ELL Students in the Schools
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Course Fee: $200.00
Dates: 1/1/2025 - 1/31/2025
PDPs: 15
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.
Last day to register is December 27th.
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- SEI: Understanding Diversity and Cultural Competency to Support ELL Students in the Schools
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Course Fee: $200.00
Dates: 2/1/2025 - 2/28/2025
PDPs: 15
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.
Last day to register is January 27th.
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- SEI: Understanding Diversity and Cultural Competency to Support ELL Students in the Schools
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Course Fee: $200.00
Dates: 3/1/2025 - 3/31/2025
PDPs: 15
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.
Last day to register is February 27th.
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- SEI: Understanding Diversity and Cultural Competency to Support ELL Students in the Schools
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Course Fee: $200.00
Dates: 4/1/2025 - 4/30/2025
PDPs: 15
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.
Last day to register is March 27th.
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- SEI: Promoting Language Development and Content Area Learning for Students with Limited or Interrupted Formal Education (SLIFE)
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Course Fee: $200.00
Dates: 12/1/2024 - 12/31/2024
PDPs: 15
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.
Last day to register is November 27, 2024.
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- SEI: Promoting Language Development and Content Area Learning for Students with Limited or Interrupted Formal Education (SLIFE)
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Course Fee: $200.00
Dates: 1/1/2025 - 1/31/2025
PDPs: 15
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.
Last day to register is December 27th.
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- SEI: Promoting Language Development and Content Area Learning for Students with Limited or Interrupted Formal Education (SLIFE)
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Course Fee: $200.00
Dates: 2/1/2025 - 2/28/2025
PDPs: 15
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.
Last day to register is January 27th.
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- SEI: Promoting Language Development and Content Area Learning for Students with Limited or Interrupted Formal Education (SLIFE)
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Course Fee: $200.00
Dates: 3/1/2025 - 3/31/2025
PDPs: 15
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.
Last day to register is February 28th.
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- SEI: Promoting Language Development and Content Area Learning for Students with Limited or Interrupted Formal Education (SLIFE)
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Course Fee: $200.00
Dates: 4/1/2025 - 4/30/2025
PDPs: 15
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.
Last day to register is March 27th.
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- SEI: Culturally Responsive Pedagogy for ELLs
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Course Fee: $200.00
Dates: 12/1/2024 - 12/31/2024
PDPs: 15
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.
Last day to register is November 27, 2024.
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- SEI: Culturally Responsive Pedagogy for ELLs
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Course Fee: $200.00
Dates: 1/1/2025 - 1/31/2025
PDPs: 15
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.
Last day to register is December 27th.
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- SEI: Culturally Responsive Pedagogy for ELLs
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Course Fee: $200.00
Dates: 2/1/2025 - 2/28/2025
PDPs: 15
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.
Last day to register is January 27th.
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- SEI: Culturally Responsive Pedagogy for ELLs
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Course Fee: $200.00
Dates: 3/1/2025 - 3/31/2025
PDPs: 15
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.
Last day to register is February 27th.
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- Stand Alone SEI (Sheltered English Immersion)
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Fee: $500.00
Item Number: FA24PDP05951
Dates: 9/5/2024 - 12/12/2024
Times: 4:30 PM - 7:00 PM
Days: Th
Sessions: 15
Building:
Room:
Instructor: Floris Wilma Ortiz
REGISTRATION FOR THIS CLASS IS CLOSED. This class is already in session.
Stand Alone SEI Endorsement Course
Requirements for Successful Completion
For those enrolled in the course to earn graduate credit, successful completion includes the following:
· Completion of all assignments, activities and projects
· Completion of the inquiry research paper assignment
· 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
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.
If you are interested in earning graduate credits for this course, please email Dr. Marsha Olsen at molsen@westfield.ma.edu
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- SEI: Understanding Academic Language to Improve Content Area Instruction for ELLS (Differentiated by Content Area)
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Fee: $200.00
Item Number: FA24PDP0023
Dates: 11/1/2024 - 11/30/2024
Times: 12:00 AM - 12:00 AM
Days: Su D Sa
Sessions: 30
Building:
Room:
Instructor:
REGISTRATION FOR THIS CLASS IS CLOSED. This class is already in session.
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.
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- SEI: Using Technology to Support ELLs in SEI and ESL/ELD Classrooms
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Fee: $200.00
Item Number: FA24PDP0033
Dates: 11/1/2024 - 11/30/2024
Times: 12:00 AM - 12:00 AM
Days: Su D Sa
Sessions: 30
Building:
Room:
Instructor:
REGISTRATION FOR THIS CLASS IS CLOSED. This class is already in session.
SEI: Using Technology to Support ELLs in SEI and ESL/ELD Classrooms
This course will provide in-service teachers with the subject matter knowledge, professional standards, skills and dispositions essential to effectively shelter their content 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 theories and experience evidence-based instructional practices, protocols, methods and strategies to support students in the application of the MA ELA standards using technology as a scaffold and as a means of demonstrating content area knowledge. Teachers will have opportunities to practice specific modeled instructional strategies and technology applications for teaching English Language Learners 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 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. 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 technology for the target grade level/content area.
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- SEI: Understanding Diversity and Cultural Competency to Support ELL Students in the Schools
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Fee: $200.00
Item Number: FA24PDP0063
Dates: 11/1/2024 - 11/30/2024
Times: 12:00 AM - 12:00 AM
Days: Su D Sa
Sessions: 30
Building:
Room:
Instructor:
REGISTRATION FOR THIS CLASS IS CLOSED. This class is already in session.
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.
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- SEI: Promoting Language Development and Content Area Learning for Students with Limited or Interrupted Formal Education (SLIFE)
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Fee: $200.00
Item Number: FA24PDP05963
Dates: 11/1/2024 - 11/30/2024
Times: 12:00 AM - 12:00 AM
Days: Su D Sa
Sessions: 30
Building:
Room:
Instructor:
REGISTRATION FOR THIS CLASS IS CLOSED. This class is already in session.
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.
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- SEI: Culturally Responsive Pedagogy for ELLs
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Fee: $200.00
Item Number: FA24PDP05973
Dates: 11/1/2024 - 11/30/2024
Times: 12:00 AM - 12:00 AM
Days: Su D Sa
Sessions: 30
Building:
Room:
Instructor:
REGISTRATION FOR THIS CLASS IS CLOSED. This class is already in session.
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.
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