English Language Learners: Practical Strategies for Educators

This class is approved by the Colorado Department of Education to satisfy the 45 hours of ELL professional development required for license renewal. Students who are English Language Learners have very diverse backgrounds, languages, culture, educational experiences, life histories, family contexts and socioeconomic realities.  Accordingly, effective instructional strategies for ELL students are varied and complex.  This course provides a relevant, practical and accessible toolbox of tips and strategies to support English acquisition, improve access to content,  and increase both engagement and achievement for ELL students. Upon completion of this course, the participant will be able to: Analyze different types of English Language Learner (ELL) students and their varied learning profiles. Apply practical English Acquisition strategies to improve access to content and increase engagement for ELLs. Implement English Acquisition strategies to increase rigor, expectations and achievement for ELLs. Develop diverse instructional resources and strategies to enhance English Language Acquisition, encompassing areas such as: personal relationships, grouping, vocabulary, speaking, listening, reading, writing, and differentiated assessment.