Supporting Newcomers with SIOP 5.09A, 5.10A, 5.10B, 5.12A April 15-May 13, 2024

Course Description

• This virtual course will provide depth of understanding around how to make content comprehensible for Newcomers, while simultaneously expediting their social and academic language development. “Newcomer” English learners, or students new to learning English as an additional language, are a diverse and heterogeneous group of students coming from a myriad of backgrounds, cultures, and experiences. There is no “one size fits all” solution for these students, which is why the content of this course is so essential. This course will have two required virtual meetings on April 15th (75 min) and May 13th (60 min) with self-paced work between these dates.
• Lead Learner (Facilitator): Sam Teres
• Credit(s) and Type: 10 Hours Relicensure | English Language Development (ELD)

Target Audience

• Certified Staff
• Open to Substitute Teachers = Not at this time
• Open to Student Teachers = Yes 
• Open to Charter School Staff = Not at this time

Meeting Information

• Session 1: April 15, 2024, 4:00 PM - 5:00 PM, Virtual Meeting
  Sessions 2 - 4: Self Paced

  Session 5: May 13, 2024, 4:00 PM - 5:00 PM, Virtual Meeting

Course Outcomes

Here are the outcomes for the course:

• Identify the unique characteristics of language learners that may impact learning 
• Establish a positive classroom community to support newcomer students 
• Identify ways that language learners learn and acquire language