Week 1

• Explain historical and current trends, legislation, and landmark cases that have impacted English language education.
• Distinguish basic Structured English Immersion (SEI) terminology.
• Examine Arizona requirements for SEI models at the secondary level.

Week 2

• Explain the role of cultural competency in English language instruction.
• Analyze the sociocultural influences on English learners (ELs).
• Examine the impact of bilingualism and home language use on English learners (ELs).
• Identify inclusive family and community engagement practices for aiding English language acquisition.
• Differentiate the diverse populations that make up the English learner demographic.

Week 3

• Analyze language acquisition theoretical principles.
• Examine the different elements of language in English Language Development (ELD) and their relationship to the English Language Proficiency (ELP) Standards.
• Examine the format and the alignment of the English Language Proficiency (ELP) Standards to the Arizona English Language Arts Standards (Reading, Writing, Speaking and Listening, and Language).
• Integrate the English Language Proficiency (ELP) Standards to plan, deliver, and evaluate instruction in different content areas.
• Explore the Universal Design for Learning (UDL) framework as an approach to English language instruction for diverse learners.

Week 4

• Explain the process for determining EL program eligibility and other services.
• Identify assessment standards and accommodations available to English learners.
• Differentiate multiple assessments, such as diagnostic, formative, and summative assessments, for English learners.
• Analyze assessment data to track student status, progress, and to differentiate instruction.

Week 5

• Examine reading and writing skills and strategies as they apply to secondary English learners.
• Determine strategies for adapting content and curricular materials, including technology, for different proficiency levels.
• Compare effective grouping techniques and cooperative learning strategies.
• Explain the purpose of using an interdisciplinary approach to teaching English learners in secondary settings.

Week 6

• Examine listening and speaking skills and strategies as they apply to secondary English learners.
• Identify grammatical skills and strategies that allow secondary English learners to apply their knowledge of syntax.
• Apply academic vocabulary development strategies in multiple contexts.
• Integrate the UDL principles in a lesson to differentiate instruction.