Foundations of Second Language Acquisition Fall 2025 (5.09A, 5.09B, 5.10A, 5.10B, 5.12B)

Course Description

• This 5 hour online course is designed to provide educators with important theories and background information related to second language acquisition and utilize this information to increase achievement for all learners - especially students who are learning English.
• Lead Learner (Facilitator): Janette Szabo | Fran Woolnough
• Credit(s) and Type: 5 Hours Relicensure | English Language Development (ELD)

Target Audience

• Certified Staff | Charter Certified Staff | DCSD Certified Substitute

Timeline Overview

• Start date of course content: July 21, 2025
• End date of course content: January 16, 2026
• Kickoff Google Meet July 21: 1:00-2:00 pm
• Wrap-up Google Meet on Wednesday, January 14

Outcomes

Here are the outcomes for the course:

Identify colleagues who can support them in working with ELs

Describe how to use the WIDA Can Do Descriptors to plan instruction

Implement a strategy for teaching ELs at each stage of second language acquisition using the Can- Do Descriptors