About the Course

You know your English Learners deserve better—but maybe you're not sure how to bridge the gap between good intentions and truly equitable instruction. Here's the truth: many of the strategies we think help ELs actually limit their potential. This course cuts through the noise. Grounded in the core text *Dispelling Misconceptions About English Language Learners*, you'll examine the myths holding your students back and discover practical, evidence-based approaches that work in real Massachusetts classrooms. Whether you're a general education teacher, ESL specialist, instructional coach, or administrator, you'll walk away with concrete strategies you can implement immediately—from designing scaffolded instruction aligned to WIDA proficiency levels to fostering culturally and linguistically sustaining practices. Your culminating project? A research-based instructional plan tailored to your own classroom or district context. This isn't theory alone—it's actionable, aligned to Massachusetts policy, and designed for educators like you who refuse to settle for anything less than excellence for their multilingual learners.

What You'll Learn

6 Chapters · 24 Lessons

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      Module Objective

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      Module 1 Core Reading

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      Article Review

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      Video Review

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      Myth vs. Reality: Examining Our Assumptions About English Learners

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      Reflection

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      Module 2 Core Reading

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      District or School Research

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      Reflection

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      Module 3: Core Reading

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      Academic Language and Background Language

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      Reflection

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      Module 4: Core Reading

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      Additional Reading

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      Reflection

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      Module 5: Core Reading

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      Additional Reading

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      Reflection

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      Culminating Activity

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      Culminating Activity Introduction

Ready to Transform Your Practice?

Join Massachusetts educators who are deepening their expertise and creating more equitable, inclusive classrooms. This asynchronous course fits your schedule while delivering the professional growth you need. Enroll today and take the first step toward mastering evidence-based instruction for English Learners.

$695.00

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