Courses

Foundations for Differentiating Instruction and Assessment for English Learners

This self-paced course consists of two modules. Module 1: Engaging ELLs: Teaching to Student Strengths, developed by WIDA, examines key learner considerations which support educators in leveraging English Learner (EL) interests, strengths, and assets...

The EL Screening, Identification, and Placement Process

This PDE-developed interactive self-paced online tutorial covers the screening, identification, and placement of ELs. It walks through the procedure in detail for both pre-K and K-12 outlined in the guidance documents. It is designed for all personnel...

ELD Coordinators’ Training

This PDE-developed interactive self-paced tutorial provides an overview of all responsibilities associated with the role of District/School EL Coordinator. It provides participants with a self-assessment and plan template in each area to help fulfill...

Calculating Individual English Learner Student Targets and Analyzing Student Growth

This tutorial provides an overview of the rationale for the state EL accountability calculation method, how to calculate individual EL growth/attainment targets, how to set school and district targets, how to determine individual student versus program...

Reclassification, Monitoring, and Re-designation of ELs

This online asynchronous training is meant to support districts in making EL reclassification decisions. The EL Reclassification Tutorial will overview the reclassification policies and the completion of reclassification rubrics and cover sheets. Participants...

MS Word Accessibility

Accessibility for Microsoft Word can be a tricky thing. Many people think a native MS Word document is more accessible than a PDF. This session empowers you with knowledge and tools to create accessible Word documents from the start. If you are not the...