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</div><div><br></div><div>The UMBC TESOL program is offering the online summer course <i>Language Learning and Special Education </i>(EDUC 689). It is open to educators and graduate students. Apply by May 15th. See details below and <a href="https://tesol.umbc.edu/documents/UMBC%20Language%20Learning%20and%20Special%20Ed%20Summer%202021.pdf">the flyer</a> attached.</div><div><br></div><div>This three-credit graduate-level course is an introduction to relationships between special and bilingual/English learner education. Topics covered include</div><div><ul><li>Theories, Methods and Techniques for Working with Dually Identified Special Education and English Language Learners</li><li>Specific Issues Faced by Second Language Learners in Special Education</li><li>Collaborative Models, Adaptations, and Modifications of Classroom Lessons and Materials</li><li>Interventions, Case Studies, and Best Practices for Classroom Lessons </li></ul></div><div><br></div><div><b>About the Instructor</b></div><div>Marybelle Marrero-Colón is a professional development content manager for the Center for Applied Linguistics with 33 years of experience as an educator, inclusion specialist, program coordinator, administrator, and professional developer. She holds an M.A. in Bilingual Special Education, and an M.S. in Administration & Supervision with a specialty in professional development.</div><div><br></div><div><b>Course Dates and Format<br></b></div><div>The course runs from June 1 to August 20. The format is asynchronous and allows for a flexible weekly study schedule.<br></div><div><br></div><div><b>How to Apply</b></div><div>Educators and graduate students should apply by <u>May 15th</u> as a 'non-degree' student at <a href="https://gradschool.umbc.edu/" target="_blank">https://gradschool.umbc.edu/</a> </div><div><br></div><div><b>Cost</b><br></div><div>Cost for this three-credit graduate course varies by in-state and out-of-state tuition. Information about cost is available at</div><div><a href="https://financialaid.umbc.edu/2020-2021-graduate-cost-calculator/" target="_blank">https://financialaid.umbc.edu/2020-2021-graduate-cost-calculator/</a></div><div><br></div><div><b>UMBC TESOL Program</b><br></div><div>The UMBC TESOL program offers a master's degree and postbaccalaureate certificate that can be completed fully online, on campus, or in a combination of on campus and online courses. The <i>Language Learning and Special Education</i> course is transferable to the master's degree or the certificate. More information is available at <a href="https://tesol.umbc.edu/" target="_blank">https://tesol.umbc.edu/</a></div><div><br></div><div><div><div dir="ltr" data-smartmail="gmail_signature"><div dir="ltr"><div><div dir="ltr"><div><div dir="ltr"><div><div dir="ltr"><div><div dir="ltr"><div><div dir="ltr"><br></div><div dir="ltr" style="text-align:center"><div><br></div><div><br></div><div><br></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div>
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