Join author Valerie Butrón and educator Kimmy Schuelke, as they explore We Celebrate Juneteenth Unidos, a joyful story of a grandmother sharing the history and significance of Juneteenth with her grandchild. Together, they’ll share engaging lesson plans for grades K-2 and 3-5 that bring this story to life in the classroom.  They’ll provide practical ways to make the history of Juneteenth personal, relevant, and joyful for all of your students. Come get inspired and bring this celebration into your classroom!  Although not required, we recommend ordering a copy of the book before this professional development training.

Course Description:
EEND 631 THEORETICAL FOUNDATIONS OF BILINGUAL AND ESL (4): Presents for the participants historical trends related to English language development and examines research and theories of first and second language acquisition. The rational for English language acquisition programs and an introduction to instructional approaches to facilitate language development are also presented. Total course cost $940 plus books if required.
AFTER registering and making the down payment, you will need to complete STEP 2 of the registration and make the final payment using the link below. Copy and paste this link in your web browser:
https://sites.google.com/view/grundy-kendall-roe/home

Courses will close one week prior to scheduled course start date or sooner if the course reaches capacity.

Course Description:
EEND 633 ASSESSMENT OF BILINGUAL AND ESL STUDENTS (3): Analyzes for the participants the implications of second language acquisition theory on testing, explores the relationship between bilingualism and cognition, and presents an overview of procedures for the identification and assessment of limited English and English language development students. An overview of assessment instruments and ESL educational program placement options will also be presented.
There is a 2-STEP registration requirement. After registering here and making the down payment, you will need to go to this link
https://sites.google.com/view/grundy-kendall-roe/home
to complete STEP 2 of the registration and make the final payment.

Total course cost is $705 plus books if required. ROE down payment is $84 and USF payment is $621

Courses will close one week prior to scheduled course start date or sooner if the course reaches capacity.

Cpurse Description:
EEND 634 CROSS CULTURAL STUDIES FOR TEACHING LIMITED-ENGLISH-PROFICIENT STUDENTS (3): Focuses on cultural factors for the participants that influence teaching and learning. This course also provides intensive consideration of cultural and linguistic diversity, its impact on instruction, and strategies for effective instruction in the multicultural and linguistically diverse classroom.
There is a 2-STEP registration requirement. After registering here and making the down payment, you will need to go to this link
https://sites.google.com/view/grundy-kendall-roe/home
to complete STEP 2 of the registration and make the final payment.

Total course cost $705 plus books if required. ROE down payment is $84 and $621 is USF payment.

Courses will close one week prior to scheduled course start date or sooner if the course reaches capacity.

Course Description:
EEND 636 LINGUISTICS (4): Focuses on the properties for the participants that all languages have in common and the way languages differ. As an introduction to the science of language, this course surveys the main branches of linguistics: phonology, morphology, syntax, semantics and sociolinguistics, as they apply to language learning and teaching. However, no background in linguistics or any foreign language study is required or assumed in the course.
There is a 2-STEP registration requirement. After registering here and making the down payment, you will need to go to this link
https://sites.google.com/view/grundy-kendall-roe/home
to complete STEP 2 of the registration and make the final payment.

$940 course total plus books if required. ROE down payment is $112 and USF payment is $828

Courses will close one week prior to scheduled course start date or sooner if the course reaches capacity.

Course Description:
EEND 632 METHODS AND MATERIALS FOR TEACHING ESL (4): Provides for the participants the competencies needed by all teachers of limited English proficient and English language development learners. This course presents strategies, techniques and skills in teaching PreK—12 academic subjects, including techniques to improve ESL learners’ reading comprehension, speaking and writing skills. The theoretical bases underlying instructional strategies and techniques are presented, along with advantages of each instructional approach.
There is a 2-STEP registration requirement. After registering here and making the down payment, you will need to go to this link
https://sites.google.com/view/grundy-kendall-roe/home
to complete STEP 2 of the registration and make the final payment.

Total course cost is $940 plus books if required. ROE down payment is $112 and USF payment is $828

Courses will close one week prior to scheduled course start date or sooner if the course reaches capacity.
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Course Description:
EEND 637 METHODS AND MATERIALS FOR TEACHING BILINGUAL STUDENTS (3): Focuses on the strategies appropriate for teaching bilingual students in a bilingual program of instruction. Language development of the bilingual students is explored through instructional theories, methods, and approaches to promote bilingual learning and language. Special consideration will be given to integration of literacy in content areas, assessment of bilingual students, and effective parental involvement in bi-literacy development.
There is a 2-STEP registration requirement. After registering here and making the down payment, you will need to go to this link
https://sites.google.com/view/grundy-kendall-roe/home
to complete STEP 2 of the registration and make the final payment.

Total course cost is $705. ROE down payment is $84 and USF payment is $621.

Courses will close one week prior to scheduled course start date or sooner if the course reaches capacity.

Course Description:
EEND 631 THEORETICAL FOUNDATIONS OF BILINGUAL AND ESL (4): Presents for the participants historical trends related to English language development and examines research and theories of first and second language acquisition. The rational for English language acquisition programs and an introduction to instructional approaches to facilitate language development are also presented. Total course cost $940 plus books if required.
AFTER registering and making the down payment, you will need to complete STEP 2 of the registration and make the final payment using the link below. Copy and paste this link in your web browser:
https://sites.google.com/view/grundy-kendall-roe/home

Courses will close one week prior to scheduled course start date or sooner if the course reaches capacity.

Cpurse Description:
EEND 634 CROSS CULTURAL STUDIES FOR TEACHING LIMITED-ENGLISH-PROFICIENT STUDENTS (3): Focuses on cultural factors for the participants that influence teaching and learning. This course also provides intensive consideration of cultural and linguistic diversity, its impact on instruction, and strategies for effective instruction in the multicultural and linguistically diverse classroom.
There is a 2-STEP registration requirement. After registering here and making the down payment, you will need to go to this link
https://sites.google.com/view/grundy-kendall-roe/home
to complete STEP 2 of the registration and make the final payment.

Total course cost $705 plus books if required. ROE down payment is $84 and $621 is USF payment.

Courses will close one week prior to scheduled course start date or sooner if the course reaches capacity.