Supporting Continuity of Learning for Professional Educators
Professional Learning for educators of ELs is available through the Division Professional Learning Catalog. For the purpose of developing and strengthening instruction for teaching English Learners, staff members may log in, view and register for a variety of sessions. Additional assistance is provided by contacting Dr. Eileen Lockhart at lockhaex@pwcs.edu.
If alternate professional development is chosen outside of the approved Schedules or Professional Learning Catalog, the Key EL Instructional Checklist is to be used. The Checklist is used to validate explicit strategies for English Learner instruction that are covered in the alternate professional learning and to determine points that meet required EL Professional Learning Plan (EPLP) criteria. The completed Key EL Instructional Checklist is to be approved by an administrator and sent to the Office of EL Programs and Services before EPLP points are awarded.
Contact your session facilitator or Eileen Lockhart, lockhaex@pwcs, if you have a question or would like additional information.
Teaching ELs with Sheltered Content Instruction
Ready to expand your knowledge through the comprehensive course Teaching English Learners with Sheltered Content Instruction? The Office of English Learner Programs and Services offers this course in a variety of formats.
Please see the chart below for detailed information.
| Code & Session Number | Location | Days/Times | Hours & Learning Method |
|---|---|---|---|
| EPLP 716* Train-the-Trainer Session |
Virtual through Canvas and Zoom | Fall dates 2021-22 TBD | 18 hours *administrator approval required *must attend all sessions |
| Course 33505 Teaching English Learners with Sheltered Content Instruction GMU course credit - Tuition paid for by Office of EL Programs and Services |
Virtual through Zoom and Blackboard | 2021-22 dates TBD | 45 hours for 45 EPLP Points 4:30 to 5:30 p.m. on Tuesdays and Thursdays plus virtual coursework in Blackboard through GMU 90 re-certification points via GMU graduate credits Free Tuition |
| Course Three-part series Teaching English Learners with Sheltered Content Hybrid Instruction |
Virtual through Canvas and Zoom | Course 33566 - Year 1 (completed for 2020-21 school year - dates for 2021-22 TBD) Course 33726 - Year 2 - in session Course 33588 - Year 3 - open for registration |
Years 1, 2, and 3 are 15-20 hours each Courses are required to be taken in consecutive order. |
Please contact Christina Lo, Supervisor of EL Instruction, at locj@pwcs.edu with any questions regarding these courses.