New Professional Learning Opportunity Offers Additional Preparation for Teachers of English Learners

The University of Iowa Baker Teacher Leader Center & Heartland AEA have developed a professional learning opportunity in response to a growing need by in-service teachers and teacher leaders to receive additional preparation in serving an increasing EL population.

The In-service Teacher Leadership of English Learners Program is open to 40 interested in-service teachers or teacher leaders (non-ESOL endorsed and might not prefer the full ESL endorsement) who are currently serving ELs in their classrooms, while potentially feeling underprepared to meet the linguistic, cultural and academic needs of their students.

The program uses a blended approach of six face-to-face workshops, field experiences and additional learning opportunities. The first workshop begins on Sept. 7, 2017 and the program ends at the Our Kids Summer Institute in mid-June 2018. Participants successfully completing the program will receive the following benefits/incentives:

• Five licensure renewal credits
• A credential verifying enhanced EL expertise
• Reimbursement of all program, online and conference registration and textbook expenses, plus a $400 individual honorarium

For detailed program information and to register online, visit the University of Iowa Baker Teacher Leader Center.

Any questions contact Heartland AEA ESL/Diversity Consultants Janet E. Hiatt, Ph.D., at jhiatt@heartlandaea.org or Stephaney Jones-Vo, M.A. (TESL), at sjonesvo@heartlandaea.org.