Rethinking Equity and Teaching for English Language Learners (RETELL)

Extending the Learning

EEC105: Teaching Academic Language to Improve Content Area Instruction for English Language Learners (ELLs) in the Elementary Grades
EEC106: Teaching Academic Language to Improve Content Area Instruction for ELLs (For Middle/High School Math and Science Teachers)
EEC107: Teaching Academic Language to Improve Content Area Instruction for ELLs (for Middle/High School Humanities and Literacy/ELA Teachers)
EEC108: Understanding academic language to improve content area instruction for ELLs (differentiated by content area)
EEC109: Academic Conversations in Classrooms with English Language Learners
EEC110: Academic English for English Learners in Math and Science
EEC111: Engaging Culturally and Linguistically Diverse Students & Families in Secondary Schools
EEC112: Promoting Language Development and Content Area Learning for Specific ELL Subgroups
EEC113: Using Technology to Support ELLs in SEI and ESL/ELD Classrooms
EEC115: Collaborating through Coaching: Six Standards of Effective Pedagogy in SEI Literacy and Mathematics Instruction
EEC116: Differentiation & Academic Language
EEC117: Analyzing ELL Data for Content and Language Development (for all Educators)
EEC118: Evaluation and Leadership for ELL Equity (for Leaders/Administrators)
EEC119: Strong Home-School Connection for ELLs (for all Educators)
EEC120: ELL Teacher Leadership and Collaboration Strategies (for ELL and Content Teacher Teams)
EEC121: Engaging Culturally and Linguistically Diverse Students and Families in Elementary Schools
EEC122: Introduction to English Language Development Standards in Massachusetts
EEC123: Early English Language Development (E-ELD) for PK-K Teachers
EEC124: Planning for Cultural and Linguistic Variability with Universal Design for Learning — A Facilitated Self-paced Course

EEC 121: Engaging Culturally and Linguistically Diverse Students and Families in Elementary Schools

This online course provides a theoretical and practical foundation for culturally responsive teaching of English language learners in the elementary school setting. Course topics include immigrant students and their experience of schooling; the demographic and diversity profile of Massachusetts districts; cross-cultural communication and its implications for teaching and learning; and effective strategies for elementary schoools to engage immigrant and refugee families. Course participants will have the opportunity to reflect on their own teaching practice, apply course skills and strategies, and receive feedback from peers and instructor.

Contact information:

Deborah Cunningham, D. Phil
Senior Program Director
Primary Souce
101 Walnut Street
Watertown, MA 02472
deb@primarysource.org
Tel: (617) 923-9933 x129

Last Updated: June 12, 2020