This course introduces classroom teachers to the Massachusetts English Language Development standards (WIDA) through a practical and hands-on approach, connecting to their classrooms. Teachers will learn how the standards are organized, foundational principles and practical applications and tools. Teachers practice how to use these standards in tandem with content standards in our Massachusetts Curriculum Frameworks, to better support ELLs. This course is designed for any classroom teacher, specialist, or coach who is responsible for educating English language learners and collaborating in a school. The course is therefore often offered to groups of collaborating teachers who plan together around the needs of ELLs in a school, in a PLC or in a department. The course modules may be tailored to specific content area educator groups, upon request, or offered for a mixed audience. Course Format: This course meets face-to-face in four modules. Useful application components for teachers to try out in their classrooms are interspersed with face-to-face sessions and with 3 asynchronous online hours sharing resources and feedback with colleagues. The total number of course hours is 15. These 15 hours serve as SEI Extension course credits.
Note: MATSOL also offers an ELD Standards Overview for school leaders who wish to familiarize themselves more with ELD standards to support classroom practices with ELLs. Contact MATSOL for more information.
Ann Feldman Director of Professional Learning Massachusetts Association of Teachers of Speakers of Other Languages (MATSOL) 2 Canton Street Stoughton, MA 02072 Tel: (617) 820-5099 Email: afeldman@matsol.org
Last Updated: September 13, 2024
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