This online course is designed for Adult Education (AE) / Career Technical Education (CTE) teachers who are just beginning their careers or teachers who have recently obtained an AE/CTE credential. This course is also for teachers seeking credential equivalency and/or those looking for further professional development in the topic of working with English Language Learners. AE/CTE teachers should complete this course prior to June 30th or within the first year employment if hired after the start of the school year. This course includes fundamental English Language Learner instruction in classroom; working with ELLs and ELL programs in the State of CA; ELA/ELD Standards; Formative & Summative Assessments, including the ELPAC; Lesson Planning and Instructional Strategies; and Effective Learning Environments.

Successful completion of this course meets the SDAIE requirement for CTE candidates.