Peabody Public Schools

In-Service Workshop - Course Number: FY10-0229-C2106

Category 1: Introduction to Second Language Acquisition, Learning and Teaching

Description: The purpose of this course is to provide teachers with knowledge about key factors affecting second language acquisition and the implications of these factors on classroom organization and instruction. This course also explores the implications of cultural differences for classroom organization. This course includes multiple opportunities for educators to analyze a variety of classroom tasks using the performance levels in the English Language Proficiency Benchmarks and Outcomes for English Language Learners. This course meets Category 1 requirements as outlined in the Massachusetts Education Commissioner's Memo of June 15, 2004.

Meeting Schedule: Tuesday, November 17 & December 1, 2009
3:30 - 8:30 p.m.

Location: PVMHS, Library

Enrollment: Maximum of 20 participants

Instructor: Anne Dolan, Certified ELL Trainer

Credit: Participants will receive one in-service credit (12 PDPs) in ELL. To secure credit, one must attend all sessions and meet the requirements specified by the instructor and the Department of Elementary and Secondary Education. Those applying for credit must complete an "In-Service Education Registration" form, sign it, and file it in the Office of the Assistant Superintendent by the registration due date. This is a non-credit class.

Registration Due: Tuesday, November 10, 2009