COURSE OVERVIEW
Instruction for Newcomer Students
Factor in the emotional and social impact of making new friends in an entirely new place and you can see how a student's readiness to learn in the classroom could be challenging. I guarantee you that when you get a newcomer student engaged in the classroom, their strengths will shine and their challenges will fade away.
15 PD HOURS | $275.00 or PLUS Package $397
Learning Objectives
- Gain insight into who our newcomer students are;
- Understand English proficiency levels and how to use them for scaffolding/differentiating;
- Examine best practices and strategies for welcoming new families; and
- Explore trauma informed instructional practices.Â
Course Features
- Self-Paced: Flexible learning components for you can work on at times that are most convenient to you.Â
- 15 Professional Development Hours upon successful completion
- Eligible for 1 graduate credit with an additional fee of $75 paid to UMass Global
- Practical Application activities for you to apply course strategies and tools
About the Instructor
Kelly Reider
English Learner Portal was founded by Kelly Reider. With over 30 years of experience in public school settings, Kelly is passionate about helping teachers feel supported and equipped to serve their English learners.
Kelly's philosophy on instructional coaching and professional learning is based on the core belief that all students deserve and are able to succeed in a rigorous, academic program.
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