QTEL Coaches Institute - EDC-X743Z
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Course Description
Credit Validation for WestEd Participants Only
This course is designed to equip educator coaches and mentors with practical strategies to effectively support teachers’ professional growth using the Principles of Quality Teaching for English Learners (QTEL). Participants will deepen their understanding of the QTEL framework through a balance of theory and application, analyzing lesson plans and classroom observations to refine their coaching practices. Through guided role-play and scenario planning, participants will strengthen their ability to coach teachers in shifting instructional practices and addressing diverse classroom contexts. The course emphasizes actionable approaches that foster reflective practice and improve outcomes for English Learners.Learner Outcomes
- Plan and facilitate opportunities for teachers to develop expertise when working with Multilingual Learners
- Provide feedback on lessons during both planning and observation conversations using the QTEL Principles
- Gather examples of student learning in multiple forms to share as evidence of successful planning and implementation
Course Details
Number of Units: 1.0 graduate level extension credit(s) in semester hours
Who Should Attend: This course provides continuing education for WestEd Participants
Course Materials:
- Text, Amplifying the Curriculum: Designing Quality Learning Opportunities for Multilingual Learners (Language and Literacy Series) by Aída Walqui (Editor), George C. Bunch (Editor), and Peggy Mueller (Editor) available at Amazon.com or your local bookstore
- Text, Scaffolding the Academic Success of Adolescent English Language Learners: A Pedagogy of Promise by Aida Walqui (Author) and Leo van Lier (Author)available at Amazon.com or your local bookstore
- Text, English Language Learners and the New Standards: Developing Language, Content Knowledge, and Analytical Practices in the Classroom by Margaret Heritage (Author), Aída Walqui (Author), and Robert Linquanti (Author) available at Amazon.com or your local bookstore
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.
Directions to Enroll for Credit
1. Enroll in this course:
- Home Page: Quality Teaching for English Learners (QTEL)
- Contact for more information on this course: myee@wested.org
Please Note: USD does not provide course materials, manage instruction, or assign grades. All coursework is evaluated by the program’s instructor or coordinator.
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Transcript Process: Final grades submitted by the program provider will initiate the transcript process. Grades should be submitted within 7 days of the official course end date or the course enrollment deadline—whichever comes last. Participants are responsible for ensuring their mailing address is accurate and up to date in their USD student account to avoid delays in transcript delivery.
Transcript Delivery Timeline:
- U.S. addresses: 2–3 weeks
- International addresses: 3–4 weeks
For detailed information regarding the University of San Diego Credit Validation Program, please consult our Participant Guide.