Co-Teaching to Support All Learners - EDC-X774X

Course Description

Credit Validation for DoDEA Participants Only

This two-credit graduate course is designed for teachers, administrators, and Instructional Support Specialists (ISSs) to build capacity in co-teaching models and instructional strategies that support the academic needs of all learners across content areas and grade levels.

Each of the five modules includes a local face-to-face session facilitated by a Multilingual Learner Program Teacher Leader at each complex. For school complexes without a local facilitator, a virtual teacher leader or ISS will facilitate the live sessions via MS Teams. Access to supplemental materials will be provided during the live sessions.

Learner Outcomes

• Implement various models of co-teaching that emphasize interpersonal skills, content knowledge, instructional design, and the stages of co-teaching
• Apply research-based instructional methods to co-teaching
• Evaluate co-teaching experiences with tools for professional self-reflection to improve instruction
• Create co-teaching lesson plans collaboratively with colleagues and implement plans to support multilingual learners and students with an IEP or 504 plan
• Apply critical thinking skills to create a dynamic co-teaching experience to increase student outcomes for all learners

Course Details

Number of Units: 2.0 graduate level extension credit(s) in semester hours

Who Should Attend: This course provides continuing education for DoDEA participants.

University of San Diego – Graduate-Level Extension Credit Information

The University of San Diego partners with this program to offer graduate-level extension credit(s) in semester hours through the Credit Validation Program. To earn units, participants must register for and successfully complete coursework through the external program provider.

Credits earned through USD’s Credit Validation Program are widely accepted by many school districts and universities across the United States for purposes such as license renewal, required professional development hours, short-term skill building, salary advancement, credentialing, and potential advanced degree pathways. These units do not apply toward a master’s or higher degree program at the University of San Diego; however, they may be transferable to advanced degree programs (e.g., MA, EdD, PhD) at other institutions that accept external graduate-level credits.

Participants are responsible for confirming acceptance, transcript requirements, deadlines, and applicability of units with their employing district or intended institution prior to enrollment.