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This course provides beginning teachers with a practical, step-by-step foundation for effective lesson and unit planning. Grounded in standards-based instruction and backward design theory, participants will learn how to plan with the end in mind—ensuring alignment between state standards, learning objectives, assessments, and daily instructional tasks.

Teachers will explore how to unpack state standards, design aligned assessments that measure student mastery, and build cohesive lessons that support student learning toward clear outcomes. Emphasis is placed on the importance of instructional alignment, ensuring that every component of a lesson—from objectives to activities—works together to support student success.

Participants will also learn the essential components of a strong lesson plan, including how to anticipate student misconceptions, design meaningful learning tasks, and assess student understanding effectively. By the end of the course, teachers will be equipped to create aligned, standards-based lesson plans that promote clarity, rigor, and measurable student growth.

Learning Objectives:

By the end of this course, participants will be able to:

• Explain the principles of standards-based instruction and the importance of using state standards to guide lesson planning.

• Apply backward design theory to create aligned units that connect standards, objectives, assessments, and instructional tasks.

• Develop clear, measurable learning objectives aligned to state standards and desired student outcomes.

• Design aligned assessments that accurately measure student mastery of standards and skills.

• Create structured lesson plans that include essential components such as date, unit, standards, objectives, and tasks.

• Anticipate and address common student misconceptions to improve instructional clarity and responsiveness.

• Plan instructional activities and tasks that support student engagement and progression toward mastery.

• Evaluate alignment across lesson components to ensure coherence between standards, instruction, and assessment.

This 45-hour course equips educators with research-based strategies to effectively support English Language Learners (ELLs) in K–12 classrooms. Aligned with Colorado Department of Education (CDE) standards, participants will deepen their understanding of language acquisition, culturally and linguistically responsive instruction, and scaffolded content delivery. The course emphasizes practical application, ensuring educators can immediately implement strategies that improve access, engagement, and academic outcomes for multilingual learners. THIS COURSE MEETS THE REQUIREMENTS FOR LICENSE RENEWAL WITH THE COLORADO DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION. For. more information see here: CDE EDUCATION PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT REQUIREMENTS.

Learning Objectives

By the end of this course, participants will be able to:

• Explain stages of second language acquisition and their instructional implications

• Design and deliver scaffolded, standards-aligned lessons for ELLs

• Integrate language objectives with content objectives

• Apply culturally responsive and trauma-informed instructional practices

• Use formative and summative assessments to support language development

• Differentiate instruction to meet diverse proficiency levels

Course Modules

1. Foundations of Language Development

   • Second language acquisition theory

   • Sociocultural and linguistic considerations

2. Language Objectives & Academic Language

   • Writing measurable language objectives

   • Supporting academic discourse

3. Scaffolded Instructional Strategies

   • Gradual release model

   • Sentence frames, visuals, and modeling

4. Culturally & Linguistically Responsive Teaching

   • Asset-based approaches

   • Building inclusive learning environments

5. Assessment for ELLs

   • Formative assessment strategies

   • Progress monitoring and data use

6. Application & Instructional Planning

   • Lesson design and implementation

   • Reflection and instructional refinement

Teaching is one of the most meaningful professions—but it can also be one of the most stressful. This course provides practical strategies teachers can immediately apply to reduce stress, manage classroom challenges, streamline grading, and create a healthier work-life balance. Participants will explore research on teacher burnout, learn evidence-based stress management techniques, and discover efficient systems for managing student behavior, grading, and workload. The goal is to help educators build sustainable practices that support both teacher well-being and student success.

Course Learning Objectives:

1.    Identify common sources of teacher stress and burnout within the profession.

2.    Implement proactive classroom management strategies that reduce disruptive behavior.

3.    Apply efficient grading practices that reduce workload while maintaining meaningful feedback for students.

4.    Utilize stress management techniques that support educator well-being and resilience.

5.    Develop a practical action plan to improve classroom systems and reduce professional stress.