Professional Learning

Coursework and Workshops on Culturally Responsive Teaching Practice

We provide courses and workshops to districts, schools and organizations. These activities are based on current research and promising practice. Using an interdisciplinary approach, we engage participants in activities that bridge theory to practical applications.

Examples of recent courses include:

• Addressing Issues of Diversity in Education
• Theories of First and Second Language Acquisition
• Socio-cultural Foundations of English as a Second Language (ESL) Education
• ESL Methodology
• Secondary Literacy Strategies for Teachers of English Language Learners (ELLs)

Examples of recent workshops include:

• Developing the Cultural Competency of Educators
• Introduction to Language Acquisition and Culture
• Sheltered Instruction Observation Protocol (SIOP) Training
• Classroom Strategies for Reading and Writing of Secondary Level ELLs

Related Work

• Leading with Diversity Professional Development Curriculum
• The Teacher's Guide to Diversity: Workshops for Teachers
• New England Equity Assistance Center
• Teaching Diverse Learners Web site
• The Knowledge Loom: Culturally Responsive Teaching
• The Knowledge Loom: Elementary Literacy for ELLs

Related Publications:

• Leading with Diversity: Cultural Competencies for Teacher Preparation and Professional Development
• The Teacher's Guide to Diversity: Building a Knowledge Base
• Approaches to Writing Instruction for English Language Learners

Other Professional Learning Services

• Job-embedded Learning Supports
• Support for Educator Networks
• Technology Tools in Support of Collaboration