24/7 E-LEARNING SELF-STUDY

differential diagnosis: language difference Vs. disorder?

This course deals with reviewing some of the common misconceptions that cause confusion when it comes to distinguishing language difference from language disorder. it will review the characteristics of a struggling ELL with a language difference and a child who truly suffers from a bonafide language disorder.

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2.0 Clock Hours

best literacy practices for the young english language learner

This course deals with the review of how children who are exposed to two different languages may display different learning and language styles that conform to typical language development within this population.

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2.0 Clock Hours

Intro Dual Language Instruction in Early Childhood

This course deals with an introduction to dual language instruction for young children which provides many benefits and long-term gains in achievement. Curriculum, instruction, strategies and assessment should be thoughtfully planned and should include family partnerships and resources that incorporate literacy and cultural activities.

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1.0 Clock Hours

SELF-STUDY TEXT BASED

Pre-Referral Self Study

Pre-referral is a highly advocated as well as an effective procedure wherein a committee of professionals hopefully having been trained in second language learning, get together to discuss the aspects of the child’s functioning BEFORE a special education referral is officially made. This is called a pre-referral committee. An understanding of whether there may be interference..............

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2.0 Clock Hours

ethnographic Interview Self Study

The ethnographic interview is a powerful tool to elicit culturally valid information about children’s language and cognitive function from culturally diverse parents, information often not possible to obtain through the typical standard reliance upon standardized interviews or surveys.

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1.0 Clock Hours

WEBINARS

Differential Diagnosis: Language Difference vs. Disorder

This webinar deals with reviewing some of the common misconceptions that cause confusion when it comes to distinguishing language difference from language disorder.............

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2.0 Clock Hours

Dual Language Instruction in Early Childhood

Dual language instruction for young children provides many benefits and long-term gains in achievement. For children ages 3-5 in classroom settings, instruction...................

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2.0 Clock Hours

 Introducing Elementary School Students to Spanish –English Cognates

The purpose of this webinar is to acquaint educators with Spanish-English cognates. Cognates are English words that are very similar to words in Spanish................

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2.0 Clock Hours

 Best Literacy Practices for the Young English Language Learner: What Works?

 This webinar deals with the review of how children who are exposed to two different languages may display different learning and language styles that conform to typical language development within this population. We will review accurate information therapists..........................

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2.0 Clock Hours

 Working With English Language Learners with Discrepant and Divergent Educational Backgrounds

 This webinar will detail specific strategies that are consistent with best research based practices regarding the education of divergent and discrepantly educated ELLs.........................................

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2.0 Clock Hours

 Writing Bilingual Speech/Educational Evaluations

 This webinar covers essential components of a bilingual speech/language or educational evaluation..............

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1.5 Clock Hours