Identify evidence-based practices that support English learners in connecting and integrating content while valuing their assets and strategically building on their English proficiency levels.This course includes in-person sessions at designated locations and is facilitated by EL Regional Specialists. Session offerings may vary by region.

Explore the stages of second language acquisition and use this knowledge to differentiate instruction and activities by proficiency level.This course includes in-person sessions at designated locations and is facilitated by EL Regional Specialists. Session offerings may vary by region.

Learn strategies to monitor English learners' progress through ongoing classroom assessment.This course includes in-person sessions at designated locations and is facilitated by EL Regional Specialists. Session offerings may vary by region.

Apply practices that support English learners within their Zone of Proximal Development (ZPD) by aligning support to proficiency levels, academic needs, and language demands.This course includes in-person sessions at designated locations and is facilitated by EL Regional Specialists. Session offerings may vary by region.

Review and discuss practices that integrate language and literacy development across disciplines, build on English learners' strengths and experiences, and promote independent language use while supporting motivation for language learning.This course includes in-person sessions at designated locations and is facilitated by EL Regional Specialists. Session offerings may vary by region.

This session provides an overview of how educators can support English learner students in CTE programs. CTE can be a strong pathway for many ELs to thrive and succeed. Participants will learn simple strategies they can use to enhance student learning and support EL success

This online leadership series provides a virtual opportunity to enhance your leadership skills. Led through discussion groups, Maxwell Leadership Foundation’s Leadership Development Series is based on lessons in leadership values. Participants will learn about how transformational leaders live these values in their personal and professional lives. These lessons include a variety of topics designed to add to any leadership toolbox. The beginning of each session will briefly feature a special guest speaker. Then, participants will enter break-out sessions with fellow-educators from across Alabama to read the lesson together, discuss leadership values, self-evaluate, and goal-set. 

The Secondary Learning Exchange builds leadership capacity in secondary schools through regional networking and virtual collaboration across Alabama. Participants engage in shared learning around key areas such as PLCs, data use, scheduling, assessment, and tiered instruction, while addressing real-time school and district needs. Aligned to the ALSDE APLDS Principal Framework, this series supports leaders in driving change, strengthening teams, and improving student outcomes.

This virtual leadership series is designed specifically for secondary instructional leaders who are ready to grow their capacity, sharpen their focus, and lead with greater impact. Led by nationally recognized educators, the evening sessions will explore key topics such as collaborative leadership, improving instruction, and building effective school cultures. Participants will engage in reflective dialogue, learn practical strategies, and leave each session with tools they can immediately apply to support teachers and improve student outcomes.

Looking for ways to meet the diverse needs of all learners—without creating a different lesson for every student? In this engaging professional learning session, we'll explore tiered instructional strategies that help you  support your educators to differentiate content, process, and product based on student readiness, interest, and learning profile.