SABES ESOL Foundations Academy

26 PD hours

his comprehensive course lays the foundation for effective ESOL teaching (TESOL). Through learning, reflecting, practical application, and coaching, course participants will explore essential TESOL topics such as:

• cultivating an inclusive, culturally responsive classroom environment
• contextualizing language instruction in meaningful, relevant content
• providing opportunities for learner interaction and engagement
• planning and delivering rigorous lessons
• differentiating and scaffolding instruction
• developing strategies for student independence
• creating a reflective professional practice

The course blends self-paced and facilitated sessions, with coaching as an essential feature. Participants will work in cohorts with a coach throughout the course and will have the opportunity to continue with coaching after the course ends. Throughout the course, participants will consider how effective ESOL instruction can support adult learners in achieving their goals related to college, careers, workforce readiness, and long-term economic mobility.

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

• Apply inclusive, culturally responsive practices that foster community and collaboration while supporting adult learners' educational, career, and workforce goals
• Design and implement ESOL lessons that are aligned with the Massachusetts English Language Proficiency Standards (MA ELPS), reflect principles of second language acquisition, and support language development for academic success and workforce preparation
• Scaffold and differentiate content and instruction to support and challenge all learners
• Use a variety of formative and summative assessments to monitor learner progress and inform instruction
• Develop a reflective professional practice to continuously improve teaching and learning outcomes for students and support their progress toward economic mobility

The course blends self-paced and facilitated sessions, with coaching as an essential feature. Participants will work with a coach throughout the course and will have the opportunity to continue with coaching after the course ends. 

PDP eligible. Please contact Kate Anderson (kateanderson@edc.org) for details
ESOL Professional Standard Addressed: 3, 6 primarily
IPQs addressed: 4,5,
Online Blended