Course

ESOL Lesson Planning Using Backward Design

Self-paced

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Full course description

10 PD Hours

In this online, multisession workshop, we will examine the components of an ESOL lesson plan and walk through the Backward Design approach to instructional planning. You will develop two lesson plans—one collaboratively during the virtual sessions with a small group and one individually during the independent, asynchronous sessions. Workshop facilitators will review everyone’s lesson plans and offer constructive feedback.

The series includes three facilitated virtual sessions and three asynchronous, independent modules. Participation in both webinars and the independent modules is required.

  • Module 1: Independent activities in Canvas 
  • Module 2: Virtual workshop on Zoom   
  • Module 3: 1.5 hours of independent activities in Canvas 
  • Module 4: Virtual workshop on Zoom 
  • Module 5: 1.5 hours of independent activities in Canvas 
  • Module 6: Virtual workshop on Zoom 

Learning Objectives

Upon completion of this professional development activity/course, you will be able to:

  • Identify the three stages of the Backward Design approach to instructional planning
  • Describe the key elements in an ESOL lesson plan
  • Apply the three stages of Backward Design to develop an ESOL lesson plan

PDP Eligible
ESOL Professional Standard Addressed:  4
IPQ Addressed: 4
Online Blended

Please visit the SABES website to register: https://www.sabes.org/event/52641 

09/11/2025 - 8:00 am - Course Opens
Virtual Sessions
09/18/2025 - 3:30 pm to 5:30 pm
09/25/2025 - 3:30 pm to 5:30 pm
10/09/2025 - 3:30 pm 5:30 pm