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Course Description

Credit Validation for WestEd Participants Only

This course is designed to develop teacher expertise in both the theory and practice of delivering high-challenge, high-support instruction for English Learners. Educators will deepen their understanding of the evolving educational landscape and explore what it means to offer English Learners meaningful opportunities to reach their full potential as critical and productive citizens. Through engaging with disciplinary lesson exemplars, participants will learn how to set high expectations while providing the necessary supports for student success. The course also guides teachers in designing well-scaffolded lessons aligned with key standards and in fostering the academic use of English across content areas.

Learner Outcomes

  • Understand the ever-shifting context against which education takes place and what it means to provide English Learners with opportunities that develop their potential to become critical and productive citizens
  • Engage in disciplinary exemplars that provide high expectations coupled with high support
  • Design well-scaffolded lessons that address key standards
  • Develop students’ academic uses of English in the disciplines

Course Details

Number of Units: 1 - 2.5 graduate level extension credit(s) in semester hours. Please choose unit selection upon checkout.

Who Should Attend: This course provides continuing education for WestEd 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.

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Type
In Person
Dates
Sep 04, 2025 to Jun 26, 2026
Course Format
Course Fee(s)
EDU CV credit (1 to 2.5 units) $79.00 to $197.50
Available for Extension Credit
1 to 2.5 units

Section Notes

Audience: English Language Arts and Social Studies teachers in grades 6–12

Location: Hawaii

Refund Policy: All Credit Validation enrollments are refundable, minus a $25 processing fee, if requested within 30 days of the enrollment date. No refunds will be issued after the 30-day period.

Enrollment Open: December 30, 2026 (11:59pm PT)

Number of Units: 1.0 - 2.5 graduate level extension credit(s) in semester hours. Please select units at checkout.

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