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A Crash Course in ESL for Administrators

Developed by Carrie Hill

This course is part of LEARN NC's catalog of online courses for teachers and administrators. 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,administrators
• 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.

Disability Statement

If you have a learning or other disability and you want to request special accommodations to ensure equal access to education through LEARN NC, then please contact your instructor. The information that you provide will be kept confidential.

Teach this course

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

Grasp pedagogy, policy and procedure for teaching and working with English language learners. "A Crash Course in ESL for Administrators" will prepare you to work with ESL parents and create a welcoming environment for ESL students.

Prerequisites

None

Course objectives

• Walk administrators through the legislation of ESL including what determines which students are ESL, 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
• List and 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

Audience

This course is appropriate for all administrators, guidance counselors and support staff who work with or who will work with English language learners.

Standards Alignment

This course addresses the following North Carolina teacher standards:

• Standard I: Teachers demonstrate leadership
• a. Teachers lead in their classrooms.
• d. Teachers advocate for schools and students.
• Standard II: Teachers establish a respectful environment for a diverse population of students.
• a. Teachers provide an environment in which each child has a positive, nurturing relationship with caring adults.
• b. Teachers embrace diversity in the school community and in the world.
• Standard IV: Teachers facilitate learning for their students
• a. Teachers know the ways in which learning takes place, and they know the appropriate levels of intellectual, physical, social, and emotional development of their students.
• b. Teachers plan instruction appropriate for their students.
• c. Teachers use a variety of instructional methods.
• g. Teachers communicate effectively.
• Standard V: Teachers reflect on their practice
• a. Teachers analyze student learning.

Time commitment

Approximately 2-3 hours per week

Current offerings

There are no scheduled offerings of this course.