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ELL Professional Development for Educators

Professional Development Point (PDP) Program

Overview

Quincy College is offering courses to MA K-12 professionals to support the success of English Language Learners (ELL’s). These 15-hour courses earn educators 15 PDPs which can be applied toward license renewal.

Courses are approved by the Department of Elementary and Secondary Education (DESE) and are listed on the Office of Language Acquisition (OLA) website as priority professional development opportunities. Fully online with no set times. Participants have the flexibility to create schedules that work with them best. Participants will engage with MA DESE licensed facilitators and peers through weekly online assignments/discussions boards.

Registration is open to K12 educators in Massachusetts. Courses are offered fully online and self-paced, $255 per course.

Requirements: Dependable computer, computer speakers, headset with microphone, and webcam.

Upcoming courses:

ELL 101: August 11 – August 29, 2025

ELL 102: July 14 – August 1, 2025

 

For more information, contact:
Lisa Desruisseaux, AVP of Online Learning
ldesruisseaux@quincycollege.edu  |  (617) 405-5914

To register, contact:
Janet Pearson, Director of Workforce Development
jpearson@quincycollege.edu  |  (617) 984-1752

ELL Professional Development for Educators Courses
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    • Code
    • Course
    • Credits
    • ELL 101
    • Applying UDL Principles to Improve Instructions for ELL’s
    • 0
    Applying UDL Principles to Improve Instructions for ELs. This course focuses on making connections between Universal Design for Learning (UDL) principles and strategies to improve instruction for diverse groups of ELs (especially ELs with disabilities). This course will provide in-depth knowledge about UDL's three principles and related strategies. Participants have opportunities to practice developing lesson plans that incorporate UDL principles, also learn how to apply the UDL principles in the teaching process to address ELs' needs.
    • ELL 102
    • Using Assessment to Monitor Progress of English Language Learners (ELL's) in Language Acquisition
    • 0
    Participants will gain knowledge about the types, benefits, and uses of formal and informal assessments; and create varied assessments aligned to differentiated instructional approaches to support equitable learning opportunities.

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