This course is designed to equip educator coaches and mentors with practical strategies to effectively support teachers’ professional growth using the Principles of Quality Teaching for English Learners (QTEL). Participants will deepen their understanding of the QTEL framework through a balance of theory and application, analyzing lesson plans and classroom observations to refine their coaching practices. Through guided role-play and scenario planning, participants will strengthen their ability to coach teachers in shifting instructional practices and addressing diverse classroom contexts. The course emphasizes actionable approaches that foster reflective practice and improve outcomes for English Learners.
Number of Units: 1.0 graduate level extension credit(s) in semester hours
Who Should Attend: This course provides continuing education for WestEd Participants
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亚色影库 – Graduate-Level Extension Credit Information
The 亚色影库 partners with this program to offer graduate-level extension credit(s) in semester hours through the Credit Validation Program. To earn units, participants must register for and successfully complete coursework through the external program provider.
Credits earned through 亚色影库’s Credit Validation Program are widely accepted by many school districts and universities across the United States for purposes such as license renewal, required professional development hours, short-term skill building, salary advancement, credentialing, and potential advanced degree pathways. These units do not apply toward a master’s or higher degree program at the 亚色影库; however, they may be transferable to advanced degree programs (e.g., MA, EdD, PhD) at other institutions that accept external graduate-level credits.
Participants are responsible for confirming acceptance, transcript requirements, deadlines, and applicability of units with their employing district or intended institution prior to enrollment.
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Transcript Process: Final grades submitted by the program provider will initiate the transcript process. Grades should be submitted within 7 days of the official course end date or the course enrollment deadline—whichever comes last. Participants are responsible for ensuring their mailing address is accurate and up to date in their 亚色影库 student account to avoid delays in transcript delivery.
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Prerequisites: Participants must have attended Building the Base: Elementary or Building the Base: Secondary.
Audience: Coaches and mentors seeking to engage teachers in developing their expertise in supporting Multilingual Learners.
Location: Washington, DC
Refund Policy: All Credit Validation enrollments are refundable, minus a $25 processing fee, if requested within 30 days of the enrollment date. No refunds will be issued after the 30-day period.
Enrollment Open Through: December 31, 2026 (11:59pm PT)
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