This course identifies challenges and potential barriers unique to families new to the U.S. or have
students developing their academic English language proficiency and targets actions that schools
can take to support English Learners better as they work toward graduation and prepare for their
transition to college or career training programs.
Topics in this course provide an opportunity for schools and educators to evaluate current
academic plans and systems of support available to English Learners in schools, including ESL and
content course accessibility, CTE courses, concurrent or dual enrollment opportunities, and work-based
learning opportunities grounded in academic support. Participants will evaluate how current
school offerings may or may not provide equitable access to graduation and college and career
readiness for English learners and consider promising practices that will boost academic
achievement for English learners. Participants will also connect areas of the Iowa District Career
and Academic Plan (DCAP) with specific actions needed to support immigrant and refugee students
and families.

How to Register:

This is a self-paced course offered by AEA Learning Online on the Online Learning System. Registration and access to the course DO NOT occur on this site.  To register and take this course follow the directions below:

1. Go to https://training.aealearningonline.org/course/2205339999/catalog

 2. Login with your IdentAEA Login if prompted

3. Click “register” to the right of the course title

4. Pay the $480 fee for the course

5. No refunds are available once your card has been processed

When you have completed your course, the instructor will send you feedback, directions on how to finalize the course, and access the transcript. For additional questions, contact support@aealearningonline.org.