Introduction to Spanish Conversation for Educators

$155.00

Course Description

This course is designed to equip teachers with essential Spanish language skills to effectively communicate with Spanish-speaking students and parents. The course covers a range of topics, starting with basic greetings and introductions, helping educators confidently engage in common classroom interactions. Teachers will learn classroom commands, instructions, and vocabulary for school supplies and activities, as well as phrases for managing behavior, emotions, and transitions. Participants will also master basic conversational phrases for everyday interactions, asking and answering questions, and discussing student needs. The course includes strategies for discussing sensitive topics, such as bullying or academic struggles, using appropriate language. Finally, educators will learn effective communication techniques for parent-teacher interactions, including writing bilingual notes and emails, and conducting conferences in Spanish to discuss student progress. This course prepares educators to foster a more inclusive, supportive environment for Spanish-speaking families. Conducted in English and Spanish.

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Course Delivery

Self-Paced

  • Online asynchronous (no live sessions) coursework

  • Thematic learning modules to complete at your own pace

  • Collaborative discussion boards

This course is self-paced with open enrollment, meaning students may register and start at any time and have up to 1 month to complete the coursework. 

Course Access Information

Your Idioma Schoology course invitation will be emailed within one business day for all self-paced courses. You may access the Idioma Schoology login from the Login > Idioma Schoology Login dropdown on www.idiomaconsulting.com. 

Required Text

There is no required textbook for this course. All materials are digital and will be provided in the online course.

About the Instructor

Chris Carroll, Instructor. Read more on Chris here.

For live virtual instruction to support this course, we recommend registering for our Virtual Tutoring and Conversation Practice.

Credit Option:

Course Description

This course is designed to equip teachers with essential Spanish language skills to effectively communicate with Spanish-speaking students and parents. The course covers a range of topics, starting with basic greetings and introductions, helping educators confidently engage in common classroom interactions. Teachers will learn classroom commands, instructions, and vocabulary for school supplies and activities, as well as phrases for managing behavior, emotions, and transitions. Participants will also master basic conversational phrases for everyday interactions, asking and answering questions, and discussing student needs. The course includes strategies for discussing sensitive topics, such as bullying or academic struggles, using appropriate language. Finally, educators will learn effective communication techniques for parent-teacher interactions, including writing bilingual notes and emails, and conducting conferences in Spanish to discuss student progress. This course prepares educators to foster a more inclusive, supportive environment for Spanish-speaking families. Conducted in English and Spanish.

What Participants Are Saying About This Course

Be the first to leave feedback!

Course Delivery

Self-Paced

  • Online asynchronous (no live sessions) coursework

  • Thematic learning modules to complete at your own pace

  • Collaborative discussion boards

This course is self-paced with open enrollment, meaning students may register and start at any time and have up to 1 month to complete the coursework. 

Course Access Information

Your Idioma Schoology course invitation will be emailed within one business day for all self-paced courses. You may access the Idioma Schoology login from the Login > Idioma Schoology Login dropdown on www.idiomaconsulting.com. 

Required Text

There is no required textbook for this course. All materials are digital and will be provided in the online course.

About the Instructor

Chris Carroll, Instructor. Read more on Chris here.

For live virtual instruction to support this course, we recommend registering for our Virtual Tutoring and Conversation Practice.

Credit Options

Not sure which credit option to choose?  Learn more about each credit option here and review your state/district requirements.

15 Professional Development/Clock Hours: $155

  • Idioma Professional Development Certificate (accepted by most states)

  • Approved Illinois CPDU Certificate through partnership with CEII

  • Approved Massachusetts PDP Certificate

  • Approved New York CTLE Certificate

  • Approved Pennsylvania ACT48 Certificate 

  • Approved Texas CPE Certificate

  • Approved Montana PDU Certificate

While the graduate credits and professional development hours earned may be used for salary advancement, degree completion and state licensing requirements, Idioma does not provide assurance that any state licensing board or school district will accept these credits or hours for those purposes. Participants are advised to check with the appropriate agencies and gain approval prior to registering. An official university transcript is available upon successful completion of coursework through the selected university from which the participant chooses to receive credit. Participants who complete the course for graduate-level credit will receive an email with instructions on how to request an official university transcript.