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The information presented in this course was adapted from the TESOL International Association publication, The 6 Principles Quick Guide for Para Educators (2019).
Optional: Purchase a copy of the Paraeducators: 6 Principles Quick Guide HERE.
OPTION ONE: Paraprofessionals: Tools For Working With English Learners
OPTION ONE: Paraprofessionals: Tools For Working With English Learners
Course format: self-paced, online, asynchronous
This course must be completed within six (6) months of registration.
Paraprofessionals completing the modules receive a Certificate of Completion for 6 Continuing Education Hours (CEHs).
The online course "Paraprofessionals: Tools for Working with English Learners" is designed to provide practical strategies and resources for supporting English learners. This self-paced course allows participants to engage with the material at their own speed while providing opportunities for meaningful reflection. Depending on the complexity of the content and the time spent on activities and assessments, each tool is estimated to take between 30 minutes to 3 hours to complete.
Modules include:
1. Introduction to Multilingual Education
2. Create Conditions for Language Learning
3. Design High-Quality Lessons for Language Development
4. Adapt Lesson Delivery for as Needed
5. Monitor and Assess
6. Engage and Collaborate
REGISTER HERE.
Your SD Statewide Title III Consortium Learning Facilitator is Gwyneth Fastnacht.
Contact her with questions about facilitation (both individually or regionally) and/or content.
OPTION TWO: EL Toolkit for Classroom Teachers
OPTION TWO: EL Toolkit for Classroom Teachers
Course format: self-paced, online, asynchronous
This course must be completed within six (6) months of registration.
Earn 1 grad credit (or 15 continuing education contact hours (CECH))
This course provides an overview of the US Department of Education Office of English Language Acquisition resources and how educators can best support English Learners. The course is organized into 5 modules, based on the US DOE EL Toolkit, ED Tech for English Learners, Family Toolkit, and Newcomer Toolkit and including supplemental information and next steps on co-teaching, dual-identification, instructional strategies, newcomer resources, and digital tools.
Course Objectives
Course Objectives
Understand the US Department of Education recommendations and evidence-based practices for supporting the needs of English Learners at school;
Identify and analyze tools and resources for meaningful access to the curriculum for all students;
Identify and analyze tools and resources to create an inclusive environment for all students; and,
Evaluate, plan, and implement evidence-based strategies for supporting the language needs of English Learners.
REGISTER HERE.
Your SD Statewide Title III Consortium Learning Facilitator is Tanya Vitek.
Contact her with questions about this course Tanya.vitek@k12.sd.us.
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