Fitchburg State College
Center for Professional Studies
Spring 2008

ELL – Principles of Sheltered Instruction
10/30/07 – 6/25/08; dates and times as arranged
DYS Institute, Holy Cross College

Course Description: This course is designed as an introduction to the theories and strategies for teaching content and grade-level subject matter to English Language Learners. It covers the required skills and knowledge outlined in the Massachusetts Department of Education Commissioner’s June 2004 memo on Sheltered English Immersion Category 2 professional development*. This course will include strategies for teaching subject matter and assessing student learning. It will involve a range of collaborative, self-reflective and authentic activities that are targeted to the planning and delivery of instruction and complement the 7 key elements that have been put forth for the teaching of youth in DYS settings. It also provides an opportunity for teachers to infuse the arts into ELA curriculum, as we believe this is a critical step for better ensuring students’ active participation and investment in learning.

*Note: This course includes five days and an optional sixth day. Participants completing the optional sixth day will fulfill the number of hours required by the MA Dept. of Education for completing Category 2 training for teachers of English Language Learners.