EDC 597: Foundations in Multilingual Learner Education for Administrators

URI offers proficiency-level professional development in Multilingual Learner (MLL) Education that is specifically designed for school and district leaders. 

Complete the cohort by June 30, 2027, to apply for RIDE’s MLL Endorsement and meet proficiency expectations. The cohort begins in September 2026 and ends in May 2027.

Offered Every Fall Semester

Class Dates: September 9 to December 14 (12 weeks) 
Location: Online via Zoom on Tuesdays, 5:30pm – 8:30pm EST
Instructor: Steve Przymus
Course Fee: $1,125

Interest Form MLL Courses

Course Description

This course provides foundational knowledge of issues related to education for Multilingual Learners (MLLs). Participants will learn about federal and state level policies, research on language acquisition and cultural responsiveness, and evaluate district and school level practices to improve education for MLLs. All learning will be directly aligned to the Rhode Island Standards for Educational Leaders (RISEL). (Online) Pre: Currently hold a school-based leadership certification (e.g. administrator, superintendent); permission of instructor.

Participation aligns with the updated MLL Regulations (proficiency-level training) and RI’s Blueprint for MLL Success, Goal 2: Develop capacity for all educators, including administrators, to effectively serve MLLs.

Learning Outcomes:

As a result of participating in this course, administrators will:

  1. Demonstrate knowledge of English language structures and language acquisition theories to explain how these concepts are relevant to all educators.
  2. Identify and describe personal cultural identity and biases to develop empathy, understanding, and celebration of MLLs and their families’ sociocultural context.
  3. Examine and critique the historical and political context of laws and policies that impact the education of MLLs and their families.
  4. Explore RI’s Strategic Plan for MLL Success to determine school or district-based plans for improvement.
  5. Demonstrate a deep understanding of school and district practices that impact MLLs and their families to become an Educational Leader who is an agent of change.

Course fee: $1,125 

For more information about the coursework, please contact
Steve Przymus at steve.przymus@uri.edu.

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Ready to Enroll?

Fall Semester enrollment for EDC 597 opens every July. Non-degree students begin by submitting a non-degree application and receiving approval from the instructor.

How to Register

  1. If you are a non-degree or new student, submit an application.
  2. Once approved after 3-5 business days, create a URI Account.
  3. Set-up Single Sign-On (SSO) through Microsoft Authenticator.
  4. Enroll in the course through eCampus.

For more information about the coursework, please contact Steve Przymus at steve.przymus@uri.edu.

For more information about registration and payment for the course, please contact Sierra Perez at sierra.perez@uri.edu.

If you are having difficulties logging into your URI Account, accessing eCampus, or using Single Sign-On (SSO), please contact the IT Service Desk. They are available by Zoom, phone, and email during extended business hours.