{"id":11837,"date":"2023-01-27T14:05:40","date_gmt":"2023-01-27T19:05:40","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/web.uri.edu\/osi\/?page_id=11837"},"modified":"2026-05-19T11:38:57","modified_gmt":"2026-05-19T15:38:57","slug":"edc-587-advanced-study-in-mll-education-for-administrators","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/web.uri.edu\/osi\/multilingual-learner-mll\/edc-587-advanced-study-in-mll-education-for-administrators\/","title":{"rendered":"EDC 598: Advanced Study in Multilingual Learner Education for Administrators"},"content":{"rendered":"URI offers proficiency-level professional development in Multilingual Learner (MLL) Education that is specifically designed for school and district leaders. <\/strong>\n\nComplete the cohort by June 30, 2027, to apply for RIDE\u2019s MLL Endorsement and meet proficiency expectations. The cohort begins in September 2026 and ends in May 2027.\n

Offered Every Spring Semester<\/em><\/h2>\nClass Dates: January 26, 2027 to May 11, 2027 (12 weeks) \nLocation: Online via Zoom on Tuesdays, 5:30pm – 8:30pm EST\nInstructor: Steve Przymus\nCourse Fee: $1,125\n\nInterest Form<\/a> MLL Courses<\/a>\n

Course Description<\/h2>\nThis course includes advanced studies on issues related to education for Multilingual Learners (MLLs).\n\nParticipants will learn about language assistance programs, how to staff such programs, instructional methods and approaches for MLLs, the importance of multilingualism and equitable assessment practices for MLLs, how to evaluate curriculum choices and become an agent of change to improve education for MLLs in their district and\/or school. (Online) Pre: Currently hold a school-based leadership certification (e.g. administrator, superintendent); permission of instructor.\n\nParticipation aligns with the updated MLL Regulations (proficiency-level training) and RI\u2019s Blueprint for MLL Success, Goal 2: Develop capacity for all educators, including administrators, to effectively serve MLLs.<\/em>\n

Learning Outcomes:<\/h3>\nAs a result of participating in this course, administrators will\n
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  1. Analyze the purpose, selection, and implementation of language assistance programs in their school and district when compared with research-based practices.<\/li>\n \t
  2. Identify and describe best instructional practices for MLLs with regard to methods, approaches, and curriculum choices.<\/li>\n \t
  3.  Examine and critique the equity, effectiveness, and use of content and language assessment policies, practices, and accommodations for MLLs.<\/li>\n \t
  4. Evaluate current practices in how MLL subgroups (i.e. SLIFE, dually identified ELs, newcomers, etc.) are supported in their school or district.<\/li>\n \t
  5. Demonstrate a deep understanding of school and district practices that impact MLLs and their families to serve as an Educational Leader who is an agent of change.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\nFor more information about the coursework, please contact Steve Przymus<\/strong> at steve.przymus@uri.edu<\/a>.\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n
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    Ready to Enroll?<\/h1>

    Enrollment for EDC 598 is available every Spring semester. Non-degree students begin by submitting a non-degree application and receiving approval from the instructor.<\/p><\/article><\/div><\/section>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n

    How to Register<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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      1. If you are a non-degree or new student, submit an application<\/a>.<\/li>\n \t
      2. Once approved after 3-5 business days, create a URI Account<\/a>.<\/li>\n \t
      3. Set-up Single Sign-On (SSO)<\/a> through Microsoft Authenticator.<\/li>\n \t
      4. Enroll in the course through eCampus<\/a>.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nEnrollment deadline:<\/strong> January 10, 2027\n\n\n\n\n\n
        \n\n\n\nFor more information about the coursework, please contact Steve Przymus<\/strong> at         steve.przymus@uri.edu<\/a>.\n\n\n\n\n\nFor more information about registration and payment for the course, please contact Sierra Perez <\/strong>at sierra.perez@uri.edu.<\/a>\n\n\n\n\n\n
        \n\n\n\nIf you are having difficulties logging into your URI Account, accessing eCampus, or using Single Sign-On (SSO), please contact the         IT Service Desk.<\/a> They are available by Zoom, phone, and email during extended business hours.","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

        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\u2019s MLL Endorsement and meet proficiency expectations. The cohort begins in September 2026 and ends in May 2027. Offered Every Spring Semester Class Dates: January 26, 2027 to May 11, 2027 (12 weeks)  Location: […]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":4629,"featured_media":0,"parent":11825,"menu_order":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","template":"","meta":{"_acf_changed":false,"footnotes":"","_links_to":"","_links_to_target":""},"class_list":["post-11837","page","type-page","status-publish","hentry"],"acf":[],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/web.uri.edu\/osi\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/11837","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/web.uri.edu\/osi\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/web.uri.edu\/osi\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/page"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/web.uri.edu\/osi\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/4629"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/web.uri.edu\/osi\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=11837"}],"version-history":[{"count":5,"href":"https:\/\/web.uri.edu\/osi\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/11837\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":15018,"href":"https:\/\/web.uri.edu\/osi\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/11837\/revisions\/15018"}],"up":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/web.uri.edu\/osi\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/11825"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/web.uri.edu\/osi\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=11837"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}