Course Descriptions
MATSOL courses focus on developing the knowledge and skills of educators working with English learners.
Supporting Content Learning
English Language Development Standards in Action (EL-123) New! For ESL teachers (all grade levels) and ESL curriculum developers
Maximizing Language Development for English Learners (EL-121) New! For classroom teachers of all subjects in grades 2-12
Supporting Multilingual Learners in Music Education (EL-124) New! For music educators at all grade levels
Academic English for English Learners in Math and Science (EL-106) For middle and high school math and/or science teachers or their supervisors
Supporting English Learners in Specialty Subjects (EL-103) For teachers of art, music, theater, physical education, health, computers/technology, and other special subjects
Early English Language Development for PK-K Teachers (EL-104) For early educators or their supervisors
Teaching English Learners with Academic Conversations (EL-105) For elementary and middle school content educators, ESL teachers, coaches or their supervisors
Supporting Diverse Needs of English Learners
Welcoming and Supporting Newcomer Students (EL-125) New! Culturally responsive practices for engaging newly arrived students and their families.
Students with Limited or Interrupted Formal Education (SLIFE) (EL-109) For school educators or leaders who work with or oversees a newcomer/SLIFE population of English learners at the secondary level.
Culturally and Linguistically Diverse Learners with Special Needs (EL-113) For school educators, administrators, school psychologists, social workers, speech and language pathologists or other support personnel who work with English learners.
Integrating Socio-Emotional Learning for English Learners (EL-114) School educators, administrators, school psychologists, social workers, speech and language pathologists, and other support personnel who work with English learners
Supporting Linguistically and Culturally Diverse Learners (EL-119) For school nurses, librarians, and other school staff and volunteers.
School & District Leaders
Leading for English Learner Equity and Achievement (EL-116)
School educators, administrators, school psychologists, social workers, speech and language pathologists, and other support personnel who work with English learners, grades PK-12
Sheltered English Immersion (SEI) Endorsement
SEI Endorsement Frequently Asked Questions
Massachusetts SEI Teacher Endorsement Course (RE-600) The state-approved pathway for Core Academic Teachers and CVTE teachers to obtain the required SEI Teacher Endorsement
Massachusetts SEI Administrator Endorsement Course (RE-601) The state-approved pathway for Academic Administrators to obtain the required SEI Administrator Endorsement
Successful completion of these offerings will earn the participating educator PDPs for recertification.
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