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This online course is for you if...

  • You have difficulty engaging, connecting, or communicating with Spanish speakers.

  • You remember a few things from high school Spanish, but you want a refresher of the basics.

  • You wonder about the effectiveness of particular instructional strategies on English Learners.

  • You struggle to communicate with parents and families.

Support Your Students With Confidence

At the end of this course, you will be able to have basic conversations in Spanish, while being more aware of the challenges and frustrations experienced by English Learners. You will be armed with new strategies and tools that can help you communicate and engage with your ELs.

Previous participants have reported reconnecting with their Spanish I skills, being able to empathize with their ELs,  and feeling confident —  armed with resources, strategies, and tools that they can't wait to apply.

What's involved

During the 5-day course, we will...

  • Model and use strategies to help with language acquisition (e.g., repetition, cognates, TPR, etc.).

  • Analyze the effectiveness of various strategies.

  • Learn to use translation and interpretation tools.

  • Explore family connection tools.

Alternative Payment Methods

If you need to provide payment via purchase order or an invoice submitted to your school district, click here.

Instructor(s)

Founder

Sara Levitt

Sara Levitt is a veteran Spanish teacher who has a passion for working with teachers and administrators to better the educational experience for all learners. She studied Spanish at The Ohio State University, with study abroad experiences at the Universidad de Sevilla in Seville, Spain, and Cemanahuac Spanish School in Cuernavaca, Mexico. She is the founder of SJL Educational Consultants and teaches graduate courses at Walsh University, Ohio Dominican University, Muskingum University, and the University of Findlay. Described as funny, dynamic, and engaging, Sara creates a learning environment that benefits teachers with different levels of experience. Her Spanish for Educators courses are highly interactive and enjoyable. She likes to capitalize on the prior knowledge her students bring to the classroom and demonstrate language acquisition strategies that educators can use in multiple contexts.

FAQ

  • Who should take this course?

    Any educator or support staff member who would like to learn some basics in Spanish, including: greetings, school vocabulary, colors, common verbs, and more.

  • What is the deadline to register?

    ASYNCHRONOUS, PAID VIA PO OR INVOICE: Payment must be received at least 48 hours before your desired start date. ASYNCHRONOUS, PAID VIA WEBSITE: Registration for this course will end on May 1, 2024.

  • How will I receive the 15 contact hours?

    All students enrolled in the course must complete 100% of the online course, including any assessments and/or assignments, to receive a certificate of completion.

Course Curriculum

& Agenda

Day 1: 

General Information 

  • Introductions
  • Exchange information
  • Numbers and letters
  • Formal vs. informal


Day 2: 

Calendar

  • Time and date
  • Days and months
  • To be, to have
  • Classroom behaviors
  • Cultural implications


Day 3: 

School

  • School locations
  • Directions/instructions
  • School subjects
  • -AR verbs


Day 4: 

Classroom Support

  • Question words
  • Supports in the 4 domains (reading, writing, listening, speaking)
  • Creating a support card
  • Asking for help/giving advice


Day 5: 

Student/Parent Communication

  • Using translation tools
  • Progress reports
  • Giving feedback
  • Grading and assessment

Enroll Now

Through May 1, 2024