ITP 567 ESOL Bridges in Elementary Classrooms

Builds knowledge and skills for working with emergent multilingual learners and families, encompassing planning, instruction, and assessment models as well as advocacy in elementary schools. Addresses best practices for multilingual learners. Provides models and resources and a historical context to drive educational change. The overall goal is for teacher candidates to examine the historical and current systems to better understand multilingual learners in their context, including their school experiences, learning needs, and funds of knowledge.