25-26 Seven Steps to a Language-Rich Interactive Classroom Book Study (5.10A, 5.10B, 5.11A, 5.11B, 5.12A, 5.12B)

Course Description

• This book study focuses on the book 7 Steps to a Language-Rich Interactive Classroom. This book emphasizes both ready-to-implement routines and deeper instructional strategies that help support multilingual learners with fully participating in content classrooms.
• Lead Learner (Facilitator): Janette Szabo | Jesse Van Divier | Katie O'Sullivan
• Credit(s) and Type: 12 Hours Relicensure | English Language Development (ELD)

Target Audience

• Admin/Pro-Tech, Certified Staff
• Open to Substitute Teachers = Not at This Time
• Open to Student Teachers = Yes
• Open to Charter School Staff = Yes
  
  • Charter Certified 

Meeting Information

• October 8, 2025
  
  • In-Person/Virtual session
• Self-Paced work between In-Person sessions
• January 16, 2026
  • In-Person/Virtual session

Course Outcomes

Here are the outcomes for the course:

• Teachers will focus on practicing and implementing ready to use classroom strategies that improve the language use of their multilingual learners.
• Teachers will understand the difference between asking students to read, write, or speak and creating a structured reading, writing and speaking activity.
• Teachers will collaborate and discuss with colleagues on supporting multilingual learners.