15 Hour EL Course
Audience | PreK – 12 educators seeking MA recertification |
Presenter Name(s) | David Turo |
Presenter Bio(s) | David Turo is an English as a Second Language teacher with over 25 years of experience in public schools. He facilitates SEI Endorsement classes and is grateful for the opportunity to teach and learn alongside students and teachers in Massachusetts. David also facilitates ESOL classes for adults. |
Description | This 15-hour professional development course builds teachers’ capacity to support English Learners through practical, classroom-ready strategies. Most work is completed asynchronously through Google Classroom using short videos, discussions, planning tasks, and reflection prompts. Optional face-to-face (or live online) check-ins ensure teachers feel supported without adding scheduling burden. Teachers leave with:
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Synchronous / Asynchronous | Primarily asynchronous (Google Classroom) with limited synchronous sessions |
Location | Online |
Dates & Times | 5 Weekly Modules, approximately 3 hours per week February 2nd – March 15th |
PDPs | 15 PDPs |
Credits | Pending approval, participants may choose to apply for (1) optional graduate credit for an additional fee of $125 payable to Worcester State University. |
Cost | $295 ACCEPT members/$355 non-members |
Registration Deadline | January 26, 2026 |