Professional Learning Course

Who are Multilingual Learners in U.S. Schools?

Review Minnesota’s multilingual learner population, and learn how to best support them.
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  3 Hours     Classroom Teachers, ML Teachers, Administrators     Approximately 3 hours

Description

This course offers a comprehensive overview of Minnesota’s multilingual learner population. Participants will define key terms related to multilingual students and the programs that support them, explore demographic trends within Minnesota’s multilingual learner community, and gain insights into the essential components and types of multilingual learner programming. By the end of the course, participants will have a deeper understanding of the multilingual landscape in Minnesota and the educational strategies designed to serve this diverse group.

Objectives

Define and critically evaluate common terms related to multilingual learners in a school setting.

Explain how English learners are identified in school and the types of programs for multilingual learners.

Identify key factors influencing the variation among multilingual learners and implications for classrooms.

Articulate the rights of multilingual learners in U.S./Minnesota schools.

Course Outline

 
Please Note: Our courses can be accessed on phones, tablets, and computers. However, for the best experience and easiest navigation, we recommend completing coursework on a laptop or desktop whenever possible.