This course is designed to:

(1) Meet TN state requirements that all teachers participate in WIDA Standards training AND (2) Provide your team the tools they need to serve multilingual learners this year. Unlike other DLC courses, school based coordinators will register for this course on behalf of their team.
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The DLC's Flipped PD Approach

Not just another PD session.

We take an alternative, flipped PD approach to professional learning that engages teachers in both self-directed and collaborative methods. Through registering for any of the offerings below, you’ll have access to both the asynchronous Part 1 and the synchronous Part 2 experiences. 

Part 1: A self-directed dive into the content of the course. Log in on your own time and learn at your own pace. Register on this page for access to part one.

Part 2: A collaborative workshop where we apply concepts to a case study and answer your questions. Scheduled in advance, giving you plenty of time to complete part one. Email [email protected] to schedule your school-wide workshop.

Course curriculum

  • 1

    Introduction

  • 2

    Current EL Landscape

    • The Current Landscape in TN

    • Terms to Know

    • Compliance + Beyond
  • 3

    WIDA Framework

    • Framework Overview

    • Can Do Philosophy

    • Guiding Principles

    • Guiding Principle Ranking

    • Academic Language

    • ELD Standards

    • Can Do Descriptors + MPIs
  • 4

    Reading ACCESS Reports

    • ACCESS + Reports

    • Understanding the Data

    • What is an ILP?
  • 5

    Supporting EL Students

    • Overview of Supports

    • Student Supports Reference List
  • 6

    Wrapping Up

    • Before We Meet Again...

Meet your Instructor

Program Director, Fellowship & English Learners

Mary Rakes

Mary Rakes is a Program Director at the Diverse Learners Cooperative, leading our Teacher Leader Fellowship work as well as EL Strategy. She works with school teams to implement creative and effective solutions for English learners, centered around evidence-best practices. She received her B.A. in Elementary Education from Taylor University and her M.Ed. in Reading Education with a focus on English Learners at Vanderbilt University’s Peabody College. She is a seasoned EL teacher, specializing in teaching newcomer students. In 2016, she was awarded the Teacher of the Year at Una Elementary and was a Fishman Prize Honor Roll recipient.

FAQ

  • How is this training conducted?

    This training fits into the DLC model of Flipped Professional Development. A school will purchase this course for their entire school. All teachers will do Part 1 asynchronously, before Part 2 is conducted. The school will work with a DLC coach to schedule a synchronous, application-based workshop for Part 2. Participants will walk away with a greater knowledge of the WIDA Standards in addition to having time to practice applying them.

  • Who should sign up for this session?

    WIDA Standards for Everyone meets the Tennessee state requirement that all teachers who serve English learners have training on the WIDA standards. Therefore, all the teachers in your school who serve English learners in any capacity should participate in the training.

  • How much does this training cost?

    The training costs $500 per school team. The workshop component of this training will be personalized to your school's student population.

  • Sign my team up! How do I get started?

    To register your school team, please register and submit payment/request invoice via the button below. We'll follow up with the materials you need to get your team logged in and ready to learn.