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LEP Training 102

This course will prepare you as you take on the role of a Limited English Proficiency (LEP) Coordinator or ESL Teacher. You may be a new ESL teacher or have been assigned the role of a LEP Coordinator without receiving any training.

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  • Lesson Planning for English Language Learners Using the WIDA/ELP Standards: Online course syllabus: Syllabus for "Lesson Planning for English Language Learners Using the WIDA/ELP Standards," a course that provides ESL and regular K-12 classroom teachers an opportunity to plan lessons using the new NC Standard Course of Study for Limited English Proficient students known as the WIDA/ELP Standards.
  • LEP Training 101: This course will prepare you as you take on the role of a LEP Coordinator or ESL Teacher. Although you may already know theories or strategies for teaching ESL students, this course is like a manual to teach you the policies, procedures, and required job duties that accompany your job dealing with LEP students specifically in NC schools.
  • Lesson planning for English Language Learners using the WIDA/ELP Standards: This course provides ESL and regular K-12 classroom teachers an opportunity to plan lessons using the new NC Standard Course of Study for Limited English Proficient students known as the WIDA/ELP Standards.

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Course description

This course will prepare you as you take on the role of a Limited English Proficiency (LEP) Coordinator or ESL Teacher. You may be a new ESL teacher or have been assigned the role of a LEP Coordinator without receiving any training.

Although you may already know theories or strategies for teaching ESL students, think of this course like a manual to teach you the policies, procedures, and required job duties that accompany your job dealing with LEP students, specifically in North Carolina schools. All material in the course is based on North Carolina LEP policy and is created with the input of the DPI ESL Consultants.

Course objectives

In this course there will be a variety of activities and readings designed to teach you all about LEP students. There are many topics that we will cover in the next 3 weeks including, but not limited to:

  • Challenges Working with Classroom Teachers
  • Successfully Working with Classroom Teachers
  • Instructional Plans for LEP students
  • The WIDA Standards
  • Staff Development
  • Welcome Packets
  • Newsletters
  • Online Opportunities
  • Data Collection and Reporting
  • Working with Parents of ESL students

Course information

Syllabus
You can view full the course syllabus here.
Audience
This course is appropriate for all new LEP Coordinators and new ESL teachers working with or administrating programs for English language learners in North Carolina public schools.
Time commitment
Approximately 1-2 hours per week
Duration
Three weeks
Credits
1.0 CEU

Standards alignment

North Carolina Professional Teaching Standards (2009)

  • Goal 1: Teachers demonstrate leadership.
  • Goal 2: Teachers establish a respectful environment for a diverse population of students.
    • Objective 2.01: Teachers provide an environment in which each child has a positive, nurturing relationship with caring adults.
    • Objective 2.02: Teachers embrace diversity in the school community and in the world.
  • Goal 5: Teachers reflect on their practice.