EDU-692: Practicum in TESOL Leadership

This course will provide students experiences in TESOL leadership. The candidate will work under the supervision of a building administrator and will function as a TESOL leader in the building. During class, candidates will define the role of a TESOL leader, learn about models of professional development and identify strategies for improving student achievement in English language learning. In the practicum, candidates will be responsible for planning and implementing professional development opportunities for faculty members, advocating for multilingual families, and coaching content-area teachers in providing language support to their specific multilingual students. Candidates will learn about the Maryland Common Core State Curriculum, WIDA Standards, and PARCC assessments. This is an asynchronous online course. [ 3 credits ]