PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT AND CONSULTING SERVICES
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Arizona SEI Endorsement Course
SPG is an approved provider for the 45-Hour Arizona SEI Endorsement Course (Elementary and Secondary). We provide a hybrid 45 hour course (20 hours synchronous online instruction and 25 hours asynchronous content) that meets the requirements for both the elementary and the secondary SEI endorsement. We also offer a fully asynchronous option.
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Asynchronous Option
Complete the SEI endorsement course on your own schedule. Our asynchronous course is highly interactive and includes videos, readings, online discussion and more. Our teaching team is available to support you throughout the process. Once enrolled, participants have 6 months to complete the 45 hour course.
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Hybrid Option
We also provide a hybrid 45-hour course (20 hours synchronous online instruction and 25 hours asynchronous content). This is a great option for schools and districts looking to train a large number of teachers together.
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Individual asynchronous course enrollment fee - $275
School cohort hybrid course enrollment fee - $350 (please contact us)
The enrollment fee of $275 covers access to all course content and materials. Participants who complete course requirements will earn a certificate to submit to the ADE for the SEI Endorsement. We offer a 10% discount for schools and districts wishing to offer a course section exclusively for their teachers. District contracts also include leadership coaching to support teachers with implementation of best practice. For more information please contact Dr. Johanna Even at jeven@spgr.com. -
Customized Professional Development
We provide targeted professional development for teachers and leaders to support effective utilization of best practices for multilingual learners.
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Customized Professional Development
Teacher and Leader Professional Development Professional development is differentiated and targeted to address the specific school or district context and professional learning needs. We provide professional development to support implementation of best practices to support multilingual learners in a range of program models (Dual-Immersion, One Way Immersion, SEI). Professional development can be provided remotely or in-person. Offerings include content-building sessions for leaders as well as planning support and instructional coaching for teachers and coaching for leaders. Email jeven@spgr.com for more information. Or schedule your PD session now!
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Lesson Planning Tool
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Our Lesson Planning Tool for ESL (English as a Second Language) and SEI (Structured English Immersion) seamlessly integrates English Language Development standards with Content standards, simply by pointing and clicking! The tool walks you through the entire planning process, incorporating key performance indicators for language learners, Bloom’s Taxonomy question stems, Assessment options, Tiered Vocabulary, ELD scaffolds, and the 5-step lesson. Individual subscriptions available at $4.99 monthly.
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Multilingual Learner Program Review
Effective improvement of programming for multilingual learners begins with a deep understanding of strengths and areas for growth in all components of multilingual learner services.
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Multilingual Learner Program Review
We partner with you to take a deep dive into assessing your programming so that action steps for improvement are most likely to result in improved outcomes for students.
We work with schools at all phases of program implementation in all types of programs for multilingual learners (SEI, dual language, transitional bilingual). We conduct an initial needs assessment to understand the multilingual learner population, achievement, alignment with federal and state guidelines, family and community engagement, and current instructional practices. We then make recommendations for support including planning, schedule and student assignment, data reviews, professional development, leader coaching, and ongoing monitoring of progress. Email jeven@spgr.com for more information. -
Our Team
Our professional development and coaching team is led by Dr. Johanna Even.
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Our Team
Our professional development and coaching team is led by Dr. Johanna Even. Dr. Even brings over 30 years of experience in K-12 education -as a bilingual teacher, literacy coach, principal, leadership coach, and district curriculum and instruction leader. Her experience spans grades K-12 - district and charter schools - dual language, transitional bilingual and SEI immersion, and multiple states (California, Texas, Arizona, and New York). As such, she is acutely aware of the importance of understanding context when designing and implementing programs to support multilingual learners. Dr. Even earned her BA in Latin American History and Literature from Harvard University and her MA and EdD from Harvard Graduate School of Education in Administration, Planning, and Social Policy.
Michelle Arquines is a Project Manager with SPG, and the Teaching Assistant for the Arizona Structured English Endorsement course. Michelle has over 20 years experience in multilingual and multicultural education. She has served as elementary teacher, ESL Department Chair, and School-Based Teacher Leader in several school districts. She is currently manages SPG projects that produce curricula in English and Spanish. Michelle has a Bachelor of Arts (BA) in History and a Master of Arts in Teaching (MAT) in Education from the School of Education at American University in Washington, DC. Contact: marquines@spgr.com
