Online Book Study Online Book Study
Advocating for English Learners Advocating for English Learners

Overview Overview
This self-paced book study is designed for educators who are looking for strategies to become a stronger advocate for English learners (ELs) and their families. This professional development opportunity will allow you to independently read and reflect on your learning in order to develop a stronger advocacy voice that you will use in youreducational context. The book study is framed around Diane Staehr Fenner’s book Advocating for English Learners: A Guide for Educators.
How It Works How It Works
01
Read a Chapter
Read a chapter of your book.
02
Apply Learning
Apply learning by responding to three reflection questions per chapter.
03
Complete Survey
Complete a brief pre-and post-course survey.
Learning Objectives Learning Objectives
- Collaborate to expand advocacy for ELs
- Receive EL advocacy recommendations for school and district administrators
- Increase EL family engagement
- Advocate through effective instruction and assessment of ELs
- Learn to advocate for ELs' success beyond grade 12
Course Amenities Course Amenities
- Three reflection questions per chapter
- Videos clips that accompany a selection of chapters
- A pre-and post-course survey
- A certificate for 20 PD hours