This online course consisting of five modules will orient educators to the ELPS Toolkit, designed to help teachers incorporate the English Language Proficiency Standards (ELPS) when planning and delivering Sheltered Instruction for students who are English language learners. This class is designed for teachers of grades 3 - 12. Participants will need to have a copy of the ELPS Toolkit to participate in this training. Please access the following link to purchase: http://store.esc13.net/
Module 1: The ELPS and Differentiating Instruction
Module 2: Developing Academic Language
Module 3: Accessing Prior Knowledge and Building Vocabulary
Module 4: Student Interaction and the 5E Model
Module 5: Learning Strategies and Assessment