Online Book Study Online Book Study
Unlocking English Learners' Potential: Strategies for Making Content Accessible Unlocking English Learners' Potential: Strategies for Making Content Accessible

Overview Overview
This self-paced book study is designed for educators looking for tools and strategies to support English Learners’ (ELs’) learning in their context. This professional development opportunity, applicable for administrators as well as ELD and content teachers, allows you to independently read and reflect on your learning. The book study is framed around Sydney Snyder and Diane Staehr Fenner’s best-selling book Unlocking English Learners’ Potential: Strategies for Making Content Accessible.
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
- Scaffold instruction for ELs
- Teach academic language to ELs
- Build ELs’ background knowledge
- Use formative assessments with ELs
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