SB 472 English Learner Professional Development (ELPD) Training and Follow-Up Practicum

SB 472 ELPD Training Institute and Practicum: Who Should Attend?

• K-6 teachers who have already completed an initial 40-hour AB 466 / SB 472 training
• Literacy and English language development coaches
• Site and district administrators

What Is SB 472 ELPD Training and Practicum?

This SB 472 ELPD 40-hour training, provided by WestEd, is designed for K-6 teachers who have completed the initial 40-hour AB 466/ SB 472 training. WestEd's training supports effective core instruction across the content areas and English language development instruction using California State Board of Education (SBE)-adopted materials and SBE-approved supplementary materials. This training includes evidence-based practical information, structured reflection, demonstration lessons, planning time, and opportunities to practice new strategies.

Schools and districts may choose to participate in our SB 472 ELPD training with or without follow-up support in the form of an intensive Practicum.

Both our SB 472 ELPD Training Institute and follow-up Practicum support systemic implementation of instructional strategies designed to accelerate academic language development for English learners and other students.

• We present an intensive, thorough investigation of the most current and confirmed research on teaching English learners to achieve high levels of academic literacy.
• We model evidence-based, effective, and replicable instructional strategies.
• We coach teachers in implementing these rigorous strategies in their own classrooms.

What You Learn at WestEd's SB 472 ELPD Training (40 Hours)

SB 472 ELPD participants will gain knowledge and understanding of:

• The language and content demands required for English learners to access grade-level appropriate academic content standards and English language development (ELD) standards
• How standards are supported through the curriculum frameworks with regard to differentiating instruction through universal access related to mathematics and reading/language arts for English learners
• Current and confirmed scientific English learner research with regard to teaching reading/language arts and ELD, including how to apply this research to classroom practice in order to increase student learning and language acquisition
• Oral language development, vocabulary development, and writing development
• How to plan and teach ELD and monitor student progress at each level of English proficiency
• How to teach the ELD components of the SBE-adopted instructional materials, grades K-8, or standards-aligned instructional materials for grades 9-12
• Effective comprehension and instructional strategies to teach content through text and lesson analysis that support English learners in language development
• How to analyze achievement of English learners to improve pupil performance through the use of data from multiple measures, including components of the STAR program, CELDT, and curriculum-embedded assessments and how student results impact and inform instruction for English learners
• Early intervention techniques for pupils experiencing language-related difficulties
• Effective and efficient instruction of content standards using ELD standards and methodology to scaffold

You will receive the following materials at the training:

• Professional literature
• Notes on presentations
• Lesson planning templates
• Research articles and bibliography
• Peer collaborative coaching and team meeting forms
• Forms to gauge and track levels of student engagement

What You Learn at WestEd's On-site Practicum (Part of the SB 472 Follow-Up 40-hours)

The SB 472 ELPD Practicum helps teachers systematically and strategically implement the strategies learned in the SB 472 ELPD training. The Practicum consists of peer collaborative coaching sessions in grade-level teams multiple times throughout the school year. These sessions are facilitated by WestEd professional development providers who model effective strategies in classrooms, facilitate grade-level collaborative planning sessions, and provide feedback to teams of teachers implementing the new strategies. This process ensures that teachers receive the support they need to effectively implement the strategies they learn during the workshop sessions.

Technical assistance is also available for principals and other instructional leaders to support schoolwide, consistent implementation of common, effective instructional strategies.

Preparing for WestEd's SB 472 ELPD Training: What to Bring

SBE-adopted Reading/Language Arts Curriculum Teacher's Editions, including:

• ELL Handbook/Support Guide for your grade level
• Extra Support Handbook for your grade level
• SBE-approved English Language Development Curriculum for your grade level (or materials you are using in your classroom to teach ELD).

Who Conducts Your SB 472 ELPD Training Institutes and Practicum?

Our SB 472 ELPD team comprises experienced classroom teachers with a demonstrated track record of boosting their students' achievement, as well as cutting-edge experts in pedagogical and linguistic theory and research. Read more about your SB 472 Training team.

SB 472 ELPD Training Institute and Practicum Scheduling Options

Training Institute: WestEd's SB 472 ELPD training comprises 40 hours of on-site workshops that can be flexibly scheduled throughout the school year in the following formats:

• 5-day institute
• 5 Saturdays
• 10 afternoons
• A combination of the above formats to fit your scheduling needs

Follow-up Practicum: The Practicum is scheduled based on the needs of your school/district and consists of a minimum of 8 days per school site. The total cost for these services will depend on the format selected and total number of participants.

What Is the Cost?

The cost for the 5-day Institute format and 5-Saturday format is:

• School teams of 25-34 members: $1,200 per participant
• School teams of 35 or more: $1,000 per participant

The total cost for the alternative formats will depend on the format selected and total number of participants. The cost for the follow-up Practicum will depend on the number of days and participants. Please contact us for more information at ella@wested.org or 916.492.4048.

How Is My District Reimbursed for WestEd's SB 472 Training Institutes and Practicum?

Participating local education agencies (LEAs) will be reimbursed $1,250 for each teacher who completes the full SB 472 ELPD training. Participating local education agencies will be reimbursed an additional $1,250 for each teacher who completes 40 hours of follow-up Practicum.

In order to receive SB 472 funding for the training from the California Department of Education (CDE), upon registration, participants must submit documentation that they have completed the initial 40 hours of AB 466/SB 472 training, such as a certificate of completion or a verification letter issued by the district or authorized training provider. Read more about SB 472 Legislation (Word), and visit CDE's online system for submitting SB 472 claims for information on how schools and districts can receive SB 472 funding.

Contact Information

Pamela Mash
916.492.4043
pmash@wested.org