15-Hour Seminars
The population of English Learners (ELs) in classrooms continues to rise as indicated by recent statistics. We must recognize that some of those students may also be diagnosed with a language-based learning disability (LBLD). How can educators address the needs of these diverse learners? This seminar will provide a brief overview of second language acquisition and the complex nature of assessing ELs. Participants will engage in activities to understand how their students’ cultural backgrounds and past educational experiences impact learning. Finally, we will explore how educators can support ELs’ development of listening, speaking, reading, and writing skills across all grades and content areas using instructional models such as Universal Design for Learning (UDL) and Landmark’s Teaching Principles™.
Upon completion, participants will be able to:
Massachusetts Educators: This seminar meets the professional re-licensure requirement for “at least 15 PDPs related to Sheltered English Immersion (SEI) or English as a Second Language (ESL).”
NOTE: This course will cover the same content as the Landmark Outreach 15-hour or 3-credit online course of the same title.
LEVEL
This course is appropriate for educators at all levels (elementary, middle, secondary).
MATERIALS
Materials will be provided on-site.
GRADUATE CREDIT
There is an option to add one (1) graduate credit to this 15-hour course from Fitchburg State University. Graduate credit is optional; the cost is $210 and the non-refundable payment is made directly to Fitchburg. The timeline to opt into graduate credit is firm and details will be available once the course begins so you can make your final decision at that time.
ADDITIONAL COURSE LOGISTICS
| Credits | |
|---|---|
| 15 Hours/PDPs 1 Optional Graduate Credit |
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| Dates/Time | Price |
| July 15-16, 2024 8:30am - 4:00pm |
$350 |
The instructor was very knowledgeable about both methods for LBLD and EL instruction. They did a fantastic job marrying the two, and led insightful discussions by asking questions and mixing lectures with videos and articles.
Linda is a certified speech-language pathologist with over 35 years of experience. She earned her B.S. in communication disorders and M.A. in speech-language pathology from the University of Massachusetts Amherst. Linda is currently a lead faculty member of the Landmark Outreach Program. In this role she serves as an educational consultant partnering with public and private schools. Additionally, she develops and instructs workshops, webinars, and graduate courses for Landmark Outreach Online and the Summer Institute. Linda has also presented seminars at the IDA, LDA, and ASHA national conferences and authored numerous articles on topics related to LBLDs. Previous roles included serving as the Expressive Language Program Director and speech-language consultant at Landmark High School. Linda also brings experience evaluating and treating individuals with a variety of communication and feeding disorders in both clinical and school settings.
