COURSE OVERVIEW
Early Literacy for Newcomers
With the background knowledge gained in our Instruction for Newcomers course, you can continue to build your understanding of how language and literacy develop, with a focus on early literacy. Regardless of age, this course provides numerous ideas for meeting students where they are and taking the next steps in literacy development.
15 PD HOURS | $275.00Ā Ā (course only)
PLUS Program | $525.00
includes:
* 3 month FREE membership as a Curriculum Cupboard Collaborator
* 2 personal coaching sessions with Kelly
*1 graduate credit from UMass Global
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Learning Objectives
- Review English proficiency levels and how to utilize them in scaffolding/differentiation
- Examine best practices for creating a language rich classroom foundation
- Practice strategies that develop vocabulary, sentence level literacy, and take oral language/discourse into reading and writing
Course Features
- Self-Paced: Flexible learning components for you can work on at times that are most convenient to you.Ā
- 15 Professional Development Hours upon successful completion
- Practical Application activities for you to apply course strategies and tools
- Personal coaching with an ELD expertĀ
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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