Introduction to English Learners (ELs)

What will you learn?

You have a new English Learner (EL) in your classroom, so now what? This course covers the screening, identification, and placement of ELs along with terminologies and abbreviations used when discussing English learners. You'll explore your responsibilities as a classroom teacher, and learn about different program models and the process of monitoring and reclassifying an EL. Once you have finished this course, you will have a better understanding of how to identify, screen, and place an English Learner.

Target Audience: K-12 Educators

Act 48 Hours Available: 1

Pricing: Free for BCIU member districts

$10 for non-members

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Key Terms & Policies

Learn terminology and important policies related to the educational needs of English Learners.

The Process

Explore the responsibilities of districts and educators and the process of identifying an English Learner.

Exploring WIDA

Learn about the consortium to which Pennsylvania belongs for support in standards development and yearly testing for ELs.

Example Curriculum

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Introduction to ELs: Identification & Placement

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General Information About the Process

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Evaluation and Act 48 Request

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Select Your Pricing Plan

Please read carefully to choose the plan that applies to you.

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FLEX Free

FLEX Free pricing is available to BCIU consortium subscribers only.

FLEX Free pricing is available to BCIU consortium subscribers, including K-12 educators employed by Berks County Public School Districts/CTCs as paid member districts under mandated services. Districts and CTCs include:

Antietam School District; Boyertown Area School District; Brandywine Heights Area School District; Conrad Weiser Area School District; Daniel Boone Area School District; Exeter Township School District; Fleetwood Area School District; Governor Mifflin School District; Hamburg Area School District; Kutztown Area School District; Muhlenberg School District; Oley Valley School District; Reading School District; Schuylkill Valley School District; Tulpehocken Area School District; Twin Valley School District; Wilson School District; Wyomissing Area School District; Berks Career & Technology Center - East Campus and Berks Career & Technology Center - West Campus, Reading Muhlenberg Career & Technology Center

$10

FLEX Paid General Pricing Plan

REQUIRED for educators not employed by Berks County member districts.

FLEX Paid General Pricing applies to any educators who are not employed by a Berks County public school district or CTC, including nonpublic educators, educators employed by out-of-county schools, educators employed by local organizations, etc. that are not BCIU paid member districts/organizations under mandated services.

Non-member educators who do not submit payment for courses will be removed from the course and are not eligible to receive Act 48 hours.