Project READ for DoDEA/Int’l Educators: English as a Second Language – English Language Learners: Differentiating Between Language Acquisition and Learning Disabilities

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Independent Study Project READ

Course Description

Reading - A Potent Avenue for Professional Growth

Historian Barbara Tuchman once described books as being the carriers of civilization. Those of us who work to preserve and improve civilization by educating young minds need the intellectual and emotional stimulation and sustenance that comes from reading important books. Project READ is designed for busy educators who wish to remain on the "cutting edge" in their chosen disciplines.

The cost is minimal; the rewards are endless. Each book is assigned to a specific course number.

Project READ is developed for educators in the Department of Defense Education Activity (DoDEA) and overseas international schools. This course has been approved by DoDEA. Each book is assigned a different course number corresponding to the book title.

Course Details

Number of Units: 1.0 graduate level extension credit(s) in semester hours

Who Should Attend: This course provides continuing education for teachers of DoDEA and International Schools' students.

Course Materials:  English Language Learners: Differentiating Between Language Acquisition and Learning Disabilities by Janette Klingner and Amy Eppollito available at Amazon.com or your local bookstore

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Course Date Units Price
EDU-X709S – 006 Start now, you have 270 days to complete this course once enrolled 1 $134

IS/Project READ for DoDEA/Int’l Educators: English as a Second Language – English Language Learners: Differentiating Between Language Acquisition and Learning Disabilities

Start now, you have 270 days to complete this course once enrolled
1
$134
Independent Study Project READ
Jeff Olivero

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What You Will Learn

  • Understand the subject matter of the book title and the author's point of view
  • Identify areas that are of specific importance to your educational role
  • Reflect on that knowledge and how you, as an educator, can implement this information with your students, their parents, your school, and/or your classroom
  • Identify and elaborate on any ideas that the author mentions that you challenge

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