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PDPs: 
67.5
Graduate Credits: 
3
Semester and Date: 
Semester: 
Summer
Course Date: 
May 04 2022 to Aug 02 2022
Level: 
K-12
Offered by: 
Licensure
Required for License(s): 
English as a Second Language (ESL) - Initial
English as a Second Language - Additional License

Description

This course will explore the structural aspects of language learning as well as the profound influence of culture, socioeconomic background, and psycho-social factors on the acquisition process – and ultimately on academic learning. This course will provide information and insights into how to differentiate instruction based on these complex factors using a range of collaborative, self-reflective, and authentic activities in relationship to the principles of second language learning.

This course includes a pre-practicum field-based experience. For more information, please see our Pre-Practicum FAQ.

Credits

This course may be taken either as part of a Licensure Program or as an individual course for PDPs. Graduate Credit through Fitchburg State University is available at additional cost; Master’s Degree and CAGS options are available. Click here to learn more about Graduate Credit.

Cost and Registration

This course is included in your CES Initial Licensure tuition cost if it is required for your program. If you are a Licensure Enrollee and your account is in good standing, please indicate your status when registering for the course.

This course may also be taken individually for professional development and/or license renewal. The tuition cost for the individual course is $875. Click here for more information about tuition and fees.

Important Notice for License Program Enrollees: Licensure Program Enrollees must take courses in sequence. Click here to review the course sequence for your license before registering.

 

Course Structure, Dates and Locations

This course includes a mix of asynchronous and synchronous online learning experiences, as well as one in-person meeting date (pending COVID guidance). 

The course will run from May 4 - August 2, 2022. Coursework begins on the course start date. You will be required to log in and complete activities prior to the first online synchronous session. 

Please reserve the following dates: 

  • Online Synchronous Sessions: May 7, June 4, July 30, 2022; 1:30pm - 5:00pm
  • In-Person Meeting Date: July 9, 2022; 1:30pm - 5:00pm

Registration Deadline: May 3

For more information, contact:

Licensure Program Registrar

Phone: 
413.586.4900 Option 5
Email: 
registrar@collaborative.org

Important Information

Registration

A maximum class size is set for each course and registrations are accepted on a first-come, first-served basis. If the number of registrations for a course exceeds the maximum seats available, we will inform you of available options.

If course enrollment is too low to be able to conduct a quality learning experience, options will be made available that may include taking the course in another location or semester, or participating in face-to-face sessions virtually, where students see, hear, and interact with the class through the web.

Some courses may continue to have seats available after online registration has closed. Please contact the Licensure Registrar at registrar@collaborative.org or (413) 586-4900, Option 5, if you would like to register for this course after online registration has closed.

Registrations submitted after the 5:00pm deadline noted for each course must be sent by mail and include the course tuition. Please contact the registrar at registrar@collaborative.org.

Coursework and Attendance

Attendance at all face-to-face sessions is mandatory. Missing a face-to-face session will reduce your grade by one letter grade. If you know you cannot attend one of the face-to-face sessions for this course, please consider taking this course the next time it is offered.

All coursework is due by the course end date.

CES Continuing Education Loans

Students enrolled in CES Licensure programs, as well as those seeking Master's Degrees and CAGS through Fitchburg State University, have the option to finance their programs with loans through UMassFive College Federal Credit Union (umassfive.org).

Loan program details: https://www.umassfive.coop/personal/loans/student/ces-continuing-education-loans

Inclement Weather

If a Saturday class is cancelled, the class will meet on the following day, Sunday. If a Sunday class is cancelled, the class will not be rescheduled. Students may receive information from their instructor regarding alternate assignments.

Any delays or cancellations are posted online at collaborative.org. You may also call 413.588.5979 after 6:30am for information about classes that day.