Online Courses

A Crash Course in ESL for Administrators

Instructor: Carrie Hill

Course completed (taught April 15–May 13)

This course is designed to be a concise overview for staff working with ESL students in NC public schools. It is appropriate for all administrators, guidance counselors and support staff who work with or who will work with English language learners. Specifically, the course will:

  • 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 the 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

Prerequisites

None

Materials required

There are no required materials for this course. All resources are made available through the course itself.