Strategic planning with English learners in mind is central to achieving school improvement goals, yet many schools overlook the need for an explicit focus on English language development. In this module, participants will learn how to develop an English learner-centered strategic plan to support the implementation of an equitable school wide English Language Development model.
Explore a language centered school improvement approach
In this 5 hour course with Dr. Karen Woodson,
you will:
explore federal, state, and local accountability requirements for English learners;
understand how to set and monitor formative and summative SMART goals in English language proficiency;
create an action plan aligned to the ELD SMART goals;
describe the characteristics of PLCs and how to lead grade level and department PLCs; and
discuss how PLCs implement and monitor grade level action plans.
This course is part of the Leadership Pathway which includes:
Leading in High Impact English Learner Enrollment Schools
Setting and Monitoring English Learner Centered Goals
Estbalishing a Culture of Teacher Led Professional Learning
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Dr. Woodson is a retired Principal of a high-English learner enrollment Title 1 elementary school. A veteran in public education with over 35 years of service as a teacher, instructional specialist and district wide English Learner Program Director, Dr. Woodson focuses on creating equitable conditions for English learners in schools, English learner centered school improvement strategies, and Baldrige guided strategic planning. Dr. Woodson is the founder of Leading for School Improvement.