BEST VALUE - SAVE $250! We've bundled together Confianza courses 1, 2, and 3 so that you can get a strong foundation in teaching English learners. All of these courses are state-approved by Massachusetts DESE for 15 SEI PDPs (EEC116-EEC120) and state-approved in Rhode Island for PLUs.

COURSE 1: STRONG HOME-SCHOOL CONNECTIONS FOR ELLs

All educators can tap into English learners' rich and diverse assets to improve student and family engagement and classroom performance. In this course, Confianza shares evidence-based strategies for uncovering students' and families' "funds of knowledge" for culturally and linguistically responsive schooling. 

COURSE 2: DIFFERENTIATION & ACADEMIC LANGUAGE INSTRUCTION

In order to plan and deliver effective, meaningful instruction for ELs, educators need to understand deep features of academic language and provide targeted scaffolds for a language-rich classroom.  In this course, Confianza promotes evidence-based strategies for intentionally planning instruction with a language lens. 

COURSE 3: ANALYZING ELL DATA & ASSESSMENTS

Educators must have a deep understanding of multiple data sources and how to use this data to improve language and content instruction and assessment. In this course, Confianza shares practices and strategies to help educators analyze ELL data and design valid and reliable assessments that minimize cultural and linguistic bias.

Questions about Confianza's courses or additional professional development services? Please reach out to Confianza Director Sarah Ottow at info@ellstudents.com