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Effective Instruction for English Language Learners

Effective Instruction for English Language Learners

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Course Description

This class is approved by the Colorado Department of Education to satisfy the 45 hours of ELL professional development required for license renewal.

This course equips educators with research-based strategies to support English Language Learners in accessing academic content and developing strong language skills. Participants will explore practical approaches for building relationships, designing supportive classroom environments, teaching vocabulary, and scaffolding reading, writing, and speaking. The course also introduces technology and AI tools that enhance differentiation and instructional efficiency. By the end of the course, educators will be prepared to implement effective, standards-aligned practices that increase engagement, equity, and achievement for multilingual learners.

Upon completion of this course, the participant will be able to:


  • Analyze the characteristics, classifications, and legal requirements related to English Language Learners and apply WIDA tools to inform instruction.

  • Design supportive learning environments by implementing relationship-building strategies, effective classroom layouts, purposeful grouping, and culturally responsive communication with families.

  • Apply evidence-based instructional strategies to teach vocabulary and to scaffold reading, writing, and speaking for multilingual learners.

  • Use technology and AI tools to differentiate instruction, adapt materials, and increase accessibility for students at varying levels of English proficiency.

  • Create and present an instructional lesson plan or professional development plan that demonstrates the effective integration of ELL strategies across content areas.

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Reviews

  • Honestly, this is one of the best courses I’ve ever taken in my long teaching career. The course was very well organized, the assignments were meaningful, and I learned strategies I can use regularly.

  • This course required me to genuinely reflect on my current strategies and provided me with immediately actionable strategies to improve my classroom.

  • The course was very well organized. The strategies I learned can be implemented immediately in order for me to support my students.

  • This was a great class! I really liked how I could implement these strategies into my classroom in a way that made me feel excited to try new things. It was extremely helpful to have these strategies!

  • Fantastic class! Easy to implement strategies I can use tomorrow in my classroom.

  • Easy to follow format, practical examples and assignments that can be used right away, and thoughtful comments from the instructor.

  • The assignments were useful and unique to this course, and I was able to implement them immediately into my classroom.

  • The coursework had me think genuinely about my students and how I can apply the strategies.

  • Really good class. The information was straightforward, without fluff, and it was very easy to see how these concepts could be implemented quickly.

FAQs

Q: What is included in this ELL professional development for teachers?

You’ll learn research-based, practical strategies to support multilingual learners, including how to build relationships, design supportive classroom environments, and scaffold reading, writing, speaking, and vocabulary development. 

The course also introduces technology and AI tools to help you differentiate instruction and save time while increasing student engagement.

Q: Does this course cover language acquisition PD for teachers?

Yes. You’ll explore effective language acquisition strategies, including how to develop academic vocabulary, support communication skills, and help students access grade-level content across subject areas.

Q: Can I use this course for teacher license renewal?

This course may be used for teacher license renewal in many states. When you complete the course, you will receive a certificate of completion documenting your completed hours.

The hours listed on your certificate are based on the course credit value:
1 semester credit course = 15 hours
2 semester credit course = 30 hours
3 semester credit course = 45 hours

Because teacher license renewal requirements vary by state, we recommend checking our state requirements page or contacting your state licensing agency to confirm how this course will apply.

Q: Will this ELL class help me meet my license renewal requirement?

Yes. This graduate-level ELL course is designed to help teachers meet professional development requirements related to English Language Learners.

Happy Teacher PD offers graduate-level credit through an accredited university partner. Because license renewal and salary advancement requirements can vary by state, district, and individual circumstances, we recommend checking with your state licensing agency or school district before enrolling to confirm how the course will apply.

For Colorado teachers, this course satisfies the full 45 contact hours of English Language Learner professional development required for license renewal.

Q: Does this course support teaching ELLs in mainstream classroom settings?

Yes, the course supports teaching ELLs in mainstream classroom settings by providing strategies to differentiate instruction, increase rigor, and improve achievement for English language learners in general education environments.