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A Crash Course in ESL

Developed by Carrie Hill

This course is part of LEARN NC's catalog of online courses for teachers. Please see the current offerings at the bottom of this page for information about when it may next be taught.

About this course

  • Audience: teachers (grades K–12)
  • Provider: LEARN NC

Participants are encouraged to complete the Prior Approval Form and file it with your local school system to ensure your school will award the appropriate CEUs.

Teach this course

This course is available to the public schools of North Carolina and may be offered locally or statewide. Learn more

A Crash Course in ESL is designed to be a concise overview for teachers working with ESL students in NC public schools.

Prerequisites

None

Course objectives

Specifically, this course will:

  • Walk teachers through the legislation of ESL including what determines which students should participate in the ESL program, what the law says classroom teachers are responsible for in teaching ESL students, and what roles do support staff and administrators have in assisting this population
  • Explain testing, policies, and procedures for ESL students and the ramifications for classroom teachers including testing accommodations for ESL students
  • Assist in understanding second language acquisition, cultural issues, and challenges that all play a role in learning English
  • Explore appropriate strategies for reaching English Language Learners that are consistent with each student’s level of language development, educational background, and life experiences
  • Provide an overview of the English Language Development Standard Course of Study and how classroom teachers can use this tool with their ESL students
  • Supply teachers with reliable resources for supplemental information/assistance
  • Explore the role of culture in learning, tips on working with ESL parents, and ideas for providing a welcoming environment for ESL students

Time commitment

Approximately 2-3 hours per week

Current offerings

Begins January 28.

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Begins February 25.

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Begins March 25.

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Begins April 15.

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Begins May 6.

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Begins May 27.

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