Class Description - Supporting ELLs in the Classroom (Register anytime between 8.21.25-8.20.26)

Date: Register anytime between August 21, 2025 - August 20, 2026
Course #: EDIA 540
Instructor: Steven McHugh (steven@growprofessionally.com)
Number of License Renewal Credits/Graduate Credits: 2
Registration Deadline: August 20th @ 5:00 p.m.

This 2-credit, 4-week course is entirely self-paced.

Participants will be expected to begin the course once registration is processed and an email has been received from the instructor with instructions on how to get started.

All assignments, discussions, and final project work are due at the end of the 4-week course to receive credit for the course.

Course Description

This course equips educators with practical strategies to support English Language Learners (ELLs) in diverse classroom settings. Participants will explore research-based instructional techniques, including scaffolding, language development strategies, and differentiation to enhance content comprehension and language acquisition. The course will explore how to foster meaningful student engagement and best practices for assessment and feedback. Through interactive discussions, lesson planning, and real-world applications, educators will gain confidence in creating inclusive learning environments that empower ELLs to succeed academically and linguistically.

Learning Objectives:

Upon completion of this course, participants will be able to...

Implement effective scaffolding techniques.
Apply instructional strategies that support ELLs in accessing grade-level content while developing language skills.
Differentiate instruction for language proficiency levels.
Adapt lessons and materials to meet the diverse linguistic needs of ELL students.
Use strategies such as academic vocabulary support and interactive activities to promote language acquisition in all subjects.
Assess and provide meaningful feedback.
Utilize formative and summative assessments tailored to ELLs and provide constructive feedback that supports both content learning and language growth.

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**Important Information for You**
Please read through as these are Frequently Asked Questions in which answers can be found within this page.

1. The instructor will email you once your class registration has been processed and forwarded to him with information on how to get started in the class:

Emails regarding this class will come from the instructor, Steven McHugh, with this email address: steven@growprofessionally.com;
Be sure to check your junk/spam/clutter folder-mailboxes in case the email address isn't recognized as a known address; and
IF YOU ARE USING A SCHOOL EMAIL ADDRESS, many schools have their network security filters set up to push unknown emails directly to spam and you will not even see it; if this is the case you will need to either talk to your IT department and request emails with the email address be allowed through or let us know you want to use a different email address.

2. The Tabs at the top of the registration page have important additional information regarding this class:

The Syllabus gives information of what will be expected of you in the course. Generally it will include course policies, rules and regulations, required texts, and a schedule of assignments;
The Fees will let you know how much this class will cost depending on the type of credit you want to take it for as well as if you are an ISEA Member or not;
The Cancellation Policy is important so you know how to cancel if you need to and how refunds are handled; and
The ISEA Official Transcript page tells you how to access your transcript once the class has ended.