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Duration

19 hours

Total fee

Free

Mode of learning

Online

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Credential

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Engaging ELLs and Their Families in the School and Community
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Highlights

  • Shareable Certificate Earn a Certificate upon completion
  • 100% online Start instantly and learn at your own schedule.
  • Course 3 of 4 in the ELL Success in the Content Classroom: Teacher Toolbox Series Specialization
  • Flexible deadlines Reset deadlines in accordance to your schedule.
  • Approx. 19 hours to complete
  • English Subtitles: English
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Engaging ELLs and Their Families in the School and Community
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  • In this course, you will learn how to better and more successfully engage your ELL(s) and their families in the school and community. You will learn how to engage your ELL student in the classroom setting as well as in various aspects of the school including extracurricular activities and the inner workings of the school and education system. You will also be introduced to strategies for engaging the families of your ELL students in the school community and the wider community of your city and state. You will interact with a variety of case studies that highlight teachers, schools, and communities in different cities throughout the United States and the ways in which they successfully engage ELLs and their families. From sharing their experience, you will have the tools necessary to implement strategies and procedures for engaging your ELLs and their families.
  • Upon completing this course, you will be able to:
  • * Define the culture of ELLs in K-12 classrooms across the U.S.
  • * Recognize cultural impact on learning and formal education
  • * Assess your school?s engagement of ELLs and their families
  • * Incorporate culturally sensitive techniques to engage ELLs in the classroom and school
  • * Implement strategies for engaging ELLs? families in the school and larger community
  • * Design a plan for engagement of ELLs and their families in your school
  • * Create a checklist for school and community resources for engaging ELLs and
  • their families
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Engaging ELLs and Their Families in the School and Community
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Curriculum

Introduction to Key Aspects of Engaging ELLs and their Families

Introduction

A look at ELLs in our Classrooms

Engaging the ELL in the Classroom and School

Strategies to Engage ELLs in the Classroom

The Importance of Family Engagement

Key Strategies for Parent and Family Training

Key Strategies for Teacher and Parent Partnerships

Overcoming Challenges of Teacher/Parent Communication

Summary and Review

Bonus Reading: A-Z List of Countries from the U.S. Department of State

Bonus Reading: In-Class Activities

Bonus Reading: Keys to Success For English Language Learners

Bonus Reading: 20 Strategies for Engaging ELL Families

Bonus Video: Partnering with Latino Parents

Overview of ELLs

Engaging ELLs in the Classroom

Engaging ELL Families

Engaging ELL Families in the Community

Module 1 Assessment

Case Study: The American Dream Academy, Phoenix, AZ

Introduction to the American Dream Academy

The Call Center

Success Ladder and Academic Success Plan

ADA Session and Parent Story

Learning at Home

American Dream Academy Graduation

Teachers Involving Parents

Teacher Experience

Cross Cultural Communication Tips

Administrator Experience

Greetings!

Reading: The American Dream Academy's Success Ladder

Reading: School Terms and Concepts

Reading: Learning at Home

Bonus Reading: Empowering ELL Parents & Families at Home

Bonus Reading: How to Reach Out to Parents of ELLs

Bonus Reference: The Hofstede Centre

Student Profile - Mi Hue

Case Study: Longfellow Elementary School, Sheboygan, Wisconsin

Introduction to Longfellow

Longfellow ESL Program

Building Background Knowledge

Lesson Plan Annotation

Regular Attendance

Effective Communication and Discipline Tips

Use of Bilingualism

Bilingual Aide Experience

Recognizing Multiple Cultural Identities

Reading Theater

Greetings!

Bonus Reading: Success for ESL Students

Lesson Plan Template and Materials

Bonus Reading: Are You Tapping into Prior Knowledge Often Enough in Your Classroom?

Bonus Reading: Four Strategies to Help

Bonus Reading: Tips for Successful Parent-Teacher Conferences with Bilingual Families

Bonus Reading: School District Faces Challenges of Teaching New English Speakers

Bonus Reading: Supporting ESL Students: 10 Tips for Mainstream Teachers

Bonus Reading: Culture in the ELL Classroom

Student Profile- Carlos Munoz

Case Study: Alhambra High School, Phoenix, AZ

Introduction to Alhambra High School

Principal's Message

Breakaway Teacher Experience

Diversity Day

Student Reflection

Sprint Music

School Communication

Soccer

Football

Greetings!

Bonus Reading: The Range of Benefits of Extra-Curricular Activities Towards ELLs

Student Reflection on Diversity Day

Bonus Reading: Celebrating Your School's Cultural Diversity

Bonus Reading: ESL Classroom and Cultural Sensitivity

Bonus Reading: Sports Offer English Language Learners an Outlet

Student Profile - Matida Saad

Community Outreach

Community Outreach and Resources

Librarian Experience

Table Talk and Student Experience

Introduction to Refugee Organizations

Director Interview

Online Resources

App Resources

Summary and Review

Greetings!

Bonus Reading: How to Save the World at Your Library

Bonus Reading: The Resources at Your Library

Bonus Reading: Refugees Given an Opportunity for a "Second Life"

Bonus Website: Casa Notes

Bonus Website: Quizlet

Review and Assessment

Summary and Review

Greetings!

Works Cited

Special Thanks

Final Assessment

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