Engaging Culturally & Linguistically Diverse Students & Families in Secondary Schools ONLINE COURSE FOCAL SKILLS AND DISPOSITIONS: Collaboration; Empowering informed action; Developing cross-cultural sensitivity; Critical thinking SESSION 1 DATES: October 21 - November 17, 2020PDPs/CREDITS: 22.5 PDPs; option for 1 graduate credit ($160 fee applies) FEE: Partnership educators - no cost (other than fee for 1 graduate credit); Non-partnership educators - $400 (plus fee for 1 graduate credit) Approved by the Massachusetts Department of Elementary and Secondary Education to provide 15 PDPs addressing the needs of English language learners (RETELL requirement as of 2016). This online course provides a theoretical and practical foundation for culturally responsive teaching of English language learners in the secondary school setting. We will examine immigrant teenagers and their experience of schooling; the demographic and diversity profile of Massachusetts districts; crossâcultural communication and its implications for teaching and learning; and effective strategies for secondary schools to engage immigrant and refugee families. You will have the opportunity to reflect on your own teaching practice, apply course skills and strategies, and receive feedback from peers and instructor. Especially for educators of grades 6-12.