Self-Paced Online Courses
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Whether pursuing professional development, gaining new skills, or completing salary advancement and licensure requirements, self-paced coursework fosters a personalized and empowering educational environment.
Register anytime and complete the coursework at your own pace!
*An official university transcript is available upon successful completion of coursework through the selected university from which the student chooses to receive credit. While the graduate credits earned may be used for salary advancement, degree completion and state licensing requirements, we do not provide assurance that any state licensing board or school district will accept these credits for those purposes. Participants are advised to check with the appropriate agencies and gain approval prior to registering.
1 credit / 15 PD hour course: 1 month course access
3 credit / 45 PD hour course: 3 month course access
Spanish
Course Description
This self-paced course provides teachers with affordable opportunities to complete course work that is interesting, and relevant. Once your registration is completed you will receive an email with access to the course material. You must complete the work within the given time frame in order to receive credit for the course. Instructor and technical assistance is available but you complete the work at your own pace.
Using explanatory text and practical exercises, this independent study course provides a comprehensive review of Spanish grammar, using Gramática para la Composición (Whitley & Gonzáles) targeting problem areas of grammar for many advanced learners. Designed for students preparing for licensure exams, teachers preparing to teach advanced levels, as well as native speakers of Spanish charged with teaching advanced grammar concepts. Participants will collaborate and share successful strategies for teaching a variety of topics. Conducted in Spanish.
What Participants Are Saying About This Course
"This is my favorite of the three classes I have taken through Idioma. It was the most organized and effective."
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 3 months 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.
Optional Texts
Gramática para la composición; tercera edición (Whitely and González)
About the Instructor
Chris Carroll, Instructor. Read more about Chris here.
Click here to request a syllabus.
3 credits or 45 PD hours
Course Description
This course provides an introduction to the history of art and architecture of Latin America beginning with pre-Columbian times and ending with contemporary creations. Historical circumstances will be taken into account so that the student is able to understand what both art and architecture reveal about Latin American thought and culture. In addition to discovering the cultural and historical background in relation to artistic constructions, students will design a unit lesson plan that appropriately incorporates course material into the L2 Spanish classroom. Conducted in Spanish.
What Participants Are Saying About This Course
"This was a great course and full of fun, new resources for me to use in my classroom! Thanks!"
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 3 months 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
Mellissia Walles, Instructor. Read more on Mellissia here.
Click here to request a syllabus.
3 credits or 45 PD hours
Course Description
Music can be a great resource for Spanish teachers. Songs have historical meaning that students have to work to uncover and often reflects the time in which it was created, as well as the perspective of its author. In this course we will explore why the artist wrote the lyrics, uncover what those lyrics mean, who the audience for the song was, and what was going on history at the time. We will pair the song with other sources—newspaper articles, radio addresses, videos, biographies, etc. — so you can piece together and better understand a particular historical era. Within each module, participants will study the online content, complete activities and share teaching strategies for integrating Spanish songs into their own classes. The course offers a collaborative environment to share tips, unique lessons and best practices for teaching history through music. Conducted in Spanish.
What Participants Are Saying About This Course
"This was a great course and full of fun, new resources for me to use in my classroom! Thanks!"
“I got so much out of this course. I love how it was organized by songs with themes for Latin America. I walked away with so many ideas for my class (level 1) and I can't wait to incorporate them. Thank you!”
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 3 months 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
Mellissia Walles, Instructor. Read more about Mellissia here.
Click here to request a syllabus.
3 credits or 45 PD hours
Course Description
Come and discover Chile in an online course! This course will take you on a virtual journey through the geography, history, and culture of one of South American beautiful countries. By the end of this course you will have engaged with many different videos, readings, and images that offer an abundance of information and ideas to create a lesson or cultural unit for your own classroom. The Descubre courses integrate a variety of resources that you will be able to share with your students and bring Spanish culture alive in your own classroom. Conducted in Spanish.
What Participants Are Saying About This Course
"I have taken every Descubre Course and I find there are so many great resources and ideas that I can use in my own classroom."
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
Mellissia Walles, Instructor. Read more about Mellissia here.
Click here to request a syllabus.
1 credit or 15 PD hours
Come and discover Peru in an online course! This course will take you on a virtual journey through the geography, history, and culture of one of South Americans greatest countries. By the end of this course you will have engaged with many different videos, readings, and images that offer an abundance of information and ideas to create a lesson or cultural unit for your own classroom. The Descubre courses integrate a variety of resources that you will be able to share with your students and bring Spanish culture alive in your own classroom. Conducted in Spanish.
What Participants Are Saying About This Course
"The resources in this course are fantastic, I can't wait to share them with my students during our culture lessons"
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(s)
There is no required textbook for this course. All materials are digital and will be provided in the online course.
About the Instructor
Mellissia Walles, Instructor. Read more about Mellissia here.
Click here to request a syllabus.
1 credit or 15 PD hours
Course Description
Come and discover Spain in an online course! This course will take you on a virtual journey through the geography, history, and culture of one of Europe’s largest countries. By the end of this course you will have engaged with many different videos, readings, and images that offer an abundance of information and ideas to create a lesson or cultural unit for your own classroom. The Descubre courses integrate a variety of resources that you will be able to share with your students and bring Spanish culture alive in your own classroom. Conducted in Spanish.
What Participants Are Saying About This Course
"I learned a lot about Spain in this course! There were so many great resources that I can't wait to use in my own classroom."
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
Mellissia Walles, Instructor. Read more about Mellissia here.
Click here to request a syllabus.
1 credit or 15 PD hours
Course Description
Come and discover Argentina, one of the most beautiful countries in South America. This online workshop will provide you with learning activities and the experience of emerging in Argentina´s culture. Its culture represents identity and nationalism. Studying Argentina's people, customs, geography, history as well as their traditions will encourage your students to develop empathy with other cultures and sensitivity about the differences in them. The Descubre courses integrate a variety of resources that you will be able to share with your students and bring Spanish culture alive in your own classroom. Conducted in Spanish.
What Participants Are Saying About This Course
"I learned a lot about Argentina in this course! There were so many great resources that I can't wait to use in my own classroom."
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 months 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 Texts
There is no required textbook for this course. All materials are digital and will be provided in the online course.
About the Instructor
Mellissia Walles, Instructor. Read more about Mellissia here.
Click here to request a syllabus.
1 credit or 15 PD hours
Course Description
Come and discover Puerto Rico in an online workshop! This workshop will provide you with the history, current events, films, readings and relevant information to engage your students in your classroom. The Descubre courses integrate a variety of resources that you will be able to share with your students and bring Spanish culture alive in your own classroom. Conducted in Spanish.
What Participants Are Saying About This Course
"This was a WONDERFUL course. I enjoyed reading the articles! I recommended to a few of my colleagues already! "
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
Mellissia Walles, Instructor. Read more about Mellissia here.
Click here to request a syllabus.
1 credit or 15 PD hours
1 credit or 15 PD hours
Course Description
As Americans dash to Cuba “before it changes,” it is clear that few understand the island, its history, and its people. Join us as we learn about the historical events that led to the infamous embargo and the everyday realities of Cuba, behind tourist images of beautiful beaches, classic cars, rum, and cigars. By the end of this course you will be able to identify and explain the significance of major people, events, and ideas in Cuban history, compare and contrast experiences of different groups of people in Cuban society, and get a glimpse of the rich arts scene that has been kept alive even throughout the hardest economical crisis. The Descubre courses integrate a variety of resources that you will be able to share with your students and bring Spanish culture alive in your own classroom. Conducted in Spanish.
What Participants Are Saying About This Course
"I really loved learning about Cuban history and culture! This course was informative and affordable."
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 Texts
There is no required textbook for this course. All materials are digital and will be provided in the online course.
About the Instructor
Mellissia Walles, Instructor. Read more about Mellissia here.
Click here to request a syllabus.
15 PD hours
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
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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.
French
Course Description
This self-paced course provide teachers with affordable opportunities to complete course work that is interesting, and relevant. Once your registration is completed you will receive an email with access to the course material. You must complete the work within the given time frame in order to receive credit for the course. Instructor and technical assistance is available but you complete the work at your own pace.
Using explanatory text and practical exercises, this independent study course provides a comprehensive review of French grammar targeting problem areas of grammar (le lieu, le moment, le nom, le pronom, et les temps) for many advanced learners. Designed for students preparing for licensure exams, teachers preparing to teach advanced levels, as well as native speakers of French charged with teaching advanced grammar concepts. Participants will access and share successful strategies for teaching a variety of topics. Conducted in French.
What Participants Are Saying About This Course
"This was an excellent class. I enjoyed being able to work at my own pace. I was able to study, test and re-study, re-test as needed. I very much appreciated that opportunity. I especially enjoyed reading the suggestions of the fellow educators. I feel that I have many good ideas that I can implement in my classes that have come directly from the discussion boards. Thank you! Merci!"
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 3 months 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.
Optional Texts
Grégoire, Maia. Grammaire Progressive du Français. CLE International, (2012)
About the Instructor
Chris Carroll, Instructor. Read more about Chris here.
Click here to request a syllabus.
3 credits or 45 PD hours
Course Description
This course will cover the age and era of the French Impressionist Movement. The course, designed for middle and high school French teachers, explores the artistic and historical elements of the movement, as well as the biographical stories and relationships among the painters themselves. Teachers will consider how to adapt course assignments and materials in order to create specific learning outcomes that align with curricular objectives within their own classrooms. Conducted in French with occasional readings in English.
What Participants Are Saying About This Course
"Finalement, comme je suis prof et mère de deux enfants, j’adorais la flexibilité de faire les parties du cours quand j’avais du temps. J’aime le style de ce cours, mais j’aimerais aussi des opportunités optionnelles pour me connecter avec d'autres profs pour parler et partager des idées. Je pense que je suis bien prête à faire mon unité sur les impressionnistes après avoir pris ce cours.”
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 3 months 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 about Chris here.
Click here to request a syllabus.
1 credit or 15 PD hours
Course Description
Come and discover French Culture in North America in an online course! This course will take you on a virtual journey through the geography, history, culture, and cuisine of key places in North America where French culture is alive and accessible. By the end of this course you will have engaged with readings, videos, podcasts, and images that offer an abundance of information and ideas to create a lesson or cultural unit for your own classroom.
The Discover courses integrate a variety of resources that you will be able to share with your students and bring Francophone culture alive in your own classroom. Conducted in French.
What Participants Are Saying About This Course
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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 about Chris here.
Click here to request a syllabus.
1 credit or 15 PD hours
Course Description
Come and discover the French Caribbean in an online course! This course will take you on a virtual journey through the geography, history, culture, and cuisine of several pivotal islands in the Caribbean Sea. By the end of this course you will have engaged with readings, videos, podcasts, and images that offer an abundance of information and ideas to create a lesson or cultural unit for your own classroom.
The Discover courses integrate a variety of resources that you will be able to share with your students and bring Francophone culture alive in your own classroom. Conducted in French.
What Participants Are Saying About This Course
Be the first to share your 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 about Chris here.
Click here to request a syllabus.
1 credit or 15 PD hours
Course Description
Come and discover Senegal in an online course! This course will take you on a virtual journey through the geography, history, and culture of one of African beautiful countries. By the end of this course you will have engaged with many different videos, readings, and images that offer an abundance of information and ideas to create a lesson or cultural unit for your own classroom. The Discover courses integrate a variety of resources that you will be able to share with your students and bring French culture alive in your own classroom. Conducted in French.
What Participants Are Saying About This Course
“I loved everything about the course! The topic was interesting. The course was well-organized. The instructor and the administrator were both very helpful and responsive. Most importantly, I was thrilled to find a 1-credit course, which is what I needed for relicensing. Thank you!!”
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
Mellissia Walles, Instructor. Read more about Mellissia here.
Click here to request a syllabus.
1 credit or 15 PD hours
Italian
Course Description
This self-paced course provide teachers with affordable opportunities to complete course work that is interesting, and relevant. Once your registration is completed you will receive an email with access to the course material. You must complete the work within the given time frame in order to receive credit for the course. Instructor and technical assistance is available but you complete the work at your own pace.
Using explanatory videos and exercises, this independent study course provides a comprehensive review of Italian grammar, targeting problem areas of grammar for many advanced learners. Designed for students preparing for licensure exams, teachers preparing to teach advanced levels, as well as native speakers of Italian charged with teaching advanced grammar concepts. Participants will collaborate and share successful strategies for teaching a variety of topics. Conducted in Italian.
What Participants are Saying About This Course
“I have found very few courses specifically for Italian teachers so this has been very welcome and enjoyable.”
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 3 months 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.
Optional Texts
Nocchi, Susanna and Roberto Tartaglione., Grammatica Avanzata della Lingua Italiana (2006) ISBN 888-237281
About the Instructor
Monica Canetta, Instructor. Read more about Monica here.
Click here to request a syllabus.
3 credits or 45 PD hours
Course Description
This online course is designed for teachers who wish to learn about three famous Italian Operas and their composers in order to improve and refine their language skills in Italian and to develop practical lesson plans for the classroom. The course is designed around three great Operas: Tosca, The Barber of Seville and La Traviata. Given the popularity of these Operas, students and teachers who are familiar with the Opera can focus on the language and the arias without having to decipher the plot. Those who are not familiar with these three Operas, will have the chance to learn the plot and story and then focus on the language and music. Emphasis will be on comprehension, vocabulary building, improving listening and writing skills, in addition to Opera analysis and discussions on the composers and the history of the Opera in Italy. Students will also listen to and analyze the most famous arias from each Opera. Group work will be in the form of discussion boards and lesson plan development. Conducted in Italian with occasional readings in English.
What participants are saying about this course
“This course was an excellent way to expand my curriculum for my 4th year students.”
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 3 months 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
Opere: Tosca (by Puccini), The Barber of Seville (by Rossini) and La Traviata (by Verdi)
About the Instructor
Monica Canetta, Instructor. Read more about Monica here.
Click here to request a syllabus.
3 credits or 45 PD hours
Course Description
This course acquaints the learner with the linguistic needs of ELL/ESL students. Course includes the design and implementation of strategies and interventions targeted to specific linguistic needs identified in their ELL/ESL classrooms related to phonetics, phonology, semantics, pragmatics, morphology, syntax, typology, orthography, linguistic advocacy, grammar, language acquisition, and sociolinguistics. Specific topics in sociolinguistics and psycholinguistics will be analyzed with a focus on improving the overall instruction of ELL/ESL students. Conducted in English.
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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 3 months 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
Mellissia Walles, Instructor. Read more about Mellissia here.
Click here to request a syllabus.
Methodology & Pedagogy
3 credits or 45 PD hours
This course is designed to meet the Massachusetts re-licensure requirement for 15 PDPs in effective schooling for students with disabilities and instruction of students with diverse learning styles.
Course Description
This course enables teachers to respond to the needs of all learners through the design of various activities and adjusting the components of instruction (content, process and product) to meet the students’ diverse interests, levels, and learning profiles.Conducted in English.
What Participants Are Saying About This Course
"I really enjoyed this course. It was interesting, and I learned a lot. I like the discussion board format, as it's great to see what other people are doing and to read their reflections, even when we aren't taking the class at the same time. The work is not too hard and I got a lot out of it."
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
Mellissia Walles, Instructor. Read more about Mellissia here.
Click here to request a syllabus.
1 credit or 15 PD hours
Course Description
This one credit, 15 hour online course, which is tailored for language teachers, addresses a current and important topic about the ways in which teachers accommodate gender nonconforming students when teaching a language that requires its speakers to assign gender. The course is divided into three subtopics: Student Gender Identities, Teacher Roles, and Challenges to Language Change. With Student Gender Identities, students of the course will explore the ways in which gender and identity have evolved. In Teacher Roles, the material is focused on the duties of the teacher and features gender neutral strategies for teachers to implement when teaching a foreign language. Finally, in Challenges to Language Change, students will look at the reasons for previous successes and failure when it comes to language change. Students of the course will also critically analyze the origin of language evolution and critique movements from non-native speakers that seek to change a language that is not their own. The course features readings, studies, videos, PowerPoints, and requires active participation in discussion board activities. Conducted in English.
What Participants Are Saying About This Course
"Thank you so much for putting together a course that tackles REAL LIFE conversations in the world language classroom as well as in current events within languages. Great combination of scientific studies, reflection opportunities, and assessments related to improving my own practice using topics discussed in this class."
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
Mellissia Walles, Instructor. Read more about Mellissia here.
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3 credit or 45 PD hours
This course is designed to meet the Massachusetts re-licensure requirement of 15 PDPs related to SEI or ESL. This is not the RETELL SEI Endorsement Course.
Course Description
Many factors affect the school success of the growing population of English language learners in our classrooms today. Through watching videos, reading the text Between Worlds, and reflecting on our current practice via a discussion board, students will be asked to consider how they could positively influence the school success of English language learners. Conducted in English.
What Participants Are Saying About This Course
"I loved this class. Exactly the jump start I needed and Reciprocal teaching alone made this entirely worthwhile. The obvious student-centered, make-connections emphasis really struck home. Kudos to the prof who designed this course. Really appreciated the thoughtfulness put into its design. I've already encouraged one of my colleagues to take it."
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 Texts
Freeman, D.E., & Freeman, Y.S. (2011 or 2021 edition). Between Worlds: Access to Second Language Acquisition. Third or Fourth Edition. Portsmouth, NH: Heinemann.
About the Instructor
Mellissia Walles, Instructor. Read more about Mellissia here.
Click here to request a syllabus.
1 credit or 15 PD hours
1 credit or 15 PD hours
This course is designed to meet the Massachusetts re-licensure requirement of 15 PDPs related to SEI or ESL. This is not the RETELL SEI Endorsement Course.
Course Description
This course covers research based strategies in the classroom to engage and support the Multilingual Learner by providing opportunities for participants to delve deeper into English Language Learning in the classroom. Participants will have the opportunity to implement several strategies in their own classroom, report and analyze the effectiveness of the new strategies in their classroom, and develop a repertoire of go to tools that they can use in any circumstance.
A fundamental aspect to student learning revolves around research based practices that support language learning for ELL students. Participants need tools that are practical and enhance learning in their classroom. These strategies are language focused but will result in higher academic achievement and engagement for all learners.
By the end of this course, participants will have the opportunity to:
Understand the role of general education teachers in English Language Development of Multilingual learners
Reflect on the difference in terminology between ELL and MLL
Understand WIDA scores and how to read scores to better help their students.
Revisit and implement SEI strategies with a focus on English Language Development to increase student engagement, motivation and achievement in the classroom.
Analyze and implement SEI instructional strategies that engage the different domains of English Language Learning; Reading,Writing, Speaking and Listening.
Include strategies into current lessons or plan new lessons using multiple strategies to enhance teaching and learning in the classroom.
Conducted in English.
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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.
About the Instructor
Stephanie Margetts, Instructor. Read more about Stephanie here.
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1 credit or 15 PD hours
This course is designed to meet the Massachusetts re-licensure requirement of 15 PDPs related to SEI or ESL for counselors. This is not the RETELL SEI Endorsement Course.
Course Description
This one credit, 15-hour online course, is designed for counselors seeking to renew their SEI professional development requirement from the lens of counseling. The course will focus on the immigrant experience as it relates to counseling support for multilingual families and students. Conducted in English.
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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 by that date for this self-paced course. You may access the Idioma Schoology login from the Login > Idioma Schoology Login dropdown on www.idiomaconsulting.com.
About the Instructor
Stephanie Margetts, Instructor. Read more about Stephanie here.
Click here to request a syllabus.
1 credit or 15 PD hours
Course Description
Discover how music can transform language learning in this dynamic self-paced course designed for French educators. Through the lens of Manie Musicale, a popular music-based activity, you will explore how incorporating music fosters student engagement, builds cultural competency, and supports language acquisition.
This course provides a comprehensive guide to implementing Manie Musicale in your classroom, from exploring diverse Francophone songs to creating scaffolded activities that enhance vocabulary, listening comprehension, and cultural exploration. You will delve into research highlighting the cognitive and emotional benefits of music in education while learning practical strategies for integrating it into your curriculum.
Participants will participate in Manie Musicale and design their own activities, tailored to their students’ proficiency levels and interests, and develop assessment methods to measure linguistic growth and engagement. By the end of the course, you will leave with a sustainable framework for incorporating music into your French classroom, making language learning more interactive, culturally rich, and enjoyable for your students. Conducted in English.
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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 3 months 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.
About the Instructor
Elisa Kirschhoffer, Instructor. Read more about Elisa here.
Click here to request a syllabus.
45 PD hours
Course Description
This intensive program is meticulously designed to empower educators with the essential skills and knowledge needed for excellence in teaching languages and preparing for the content exams with dedicated sessions for practice exams and strategic test-taking approaches.
Throughout the six weeks, participants will delve into strategies to improve linguistic and cultural competence, communication proficiency, and general exam structure and expectations. The course will cover a spectrum of topics, including grammar intricacies, vocabulary enrichment, and pronunciation finesse to demonstrate appropriate target language proficiency in all three modes of communication. Special emphasis will be placed on cultural content, honing reading comprehension, and interpretive skills, and crafting well-organized written responses.
Course Objectives
By the end of this course, participants will have the opportunity to:
Develop a deep understanding of grammar, syntax, and vocabulary to achieve appropriate target proficiency communication in the target language.
Comprehension: Enhance the ability to analyze and interpret texts, enabling students to navigate and understand written materials with confidence demonstrating appropriate target proficiency comprehension.
Cultivate the skills required to craft well-organized and coherent written responses, ensuring participants can express themselves accurately demonstrating target proficiency presentational communication skills.
Improve listening skills and oral communication, enabling effective and clear verbal expression demonstrating target proficiency interpersonal skills.
Develop effective strategies for preparing for language and culture educator licensure exams.
Explore cultural nuances to develop the ability to incorporate cultural elements into language instruction, fostering a holistic understanding of the language and its contexts.
Required Text
There is no required textbook for this course. All materials are digital and will be provided in the online course. See exam website for exam-specific suggested texts and resources.
About the Instructor
Chris Carroll, Instructor. Read more about Chris here.
3 credits or 45 PD hours
Course Description
This Learning Beyond the Classroom: Travel Course provides K-12 teachers and undergraduate students an opportunity to earn credit or professional development for the development of a travel program or personal travel overseas. The purpose of this course is document the process, reflect on the experience and allow teachers the opportunity to develop curricula to integrate into the classroom in order to address problems that connect to important world issue. Coursework may be submitted in English, Spanish, French, German Portuguese, Mandarin or Italian.
What Participants Are Saying About This Course
“Oh, là là! What a wonderful experience this voyage and this course both were. Currently, my most prominent feeling is how badly I want to return to Québec! What a gift to be able to travel to such marvelous places as part of my job, and to have been able to reflect upon it in a professional and organized way made it all the more worthwhile... I find it so hard to make time to really sit down, write, and reflect on my practice, and this trip and subsequent coursework have given me a very fun and worthwhile opportunity to do so.”
“I am so incredibly grateful for the time and space to process my experiences with my students overseas. I am so looking forward to implementing these plans during the next 12 months to prepare my rising juniors and seniors for their exchange in Germany. Thank you, Idioma!"
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 3 months 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
Elisa Kirschhoffer, Instructor. Read more about Elisa here.
Click here to request a syllabus. Please indicate if this is for undergraduate credit or graduate credit.
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3 credits or 45 PD hours
REGISTRATION FOR 2025 ACTFL CONVENTION & EXPO COURSE CLOSED ON DECEMBER 31, 2025. Registration for 2026 ACTFL Convention & Expo course will be open at the same time as the 2026 ACTFL Convention & Expo registration.
Idioma Education & Consulting is proud to partner with ACTFL to offer graduate-level credit or state-approved professional development hours to ACTFL Convention & Expo attendees.
Course Description
Idioma Education & Consulting invites ACTFL Convention & Expo participants to register for approved professional development hours for Convention attendance and reflection, or graduate-level credits for attending the ACTFL Convention and the completion of the post Convention coursework with Idioma.
This ACTFL Convention & Expo course will examine the role of the High Leverage Teaching Practices (HLTPs) Volume 2 that drive the fundamental aspects of World Language Instruction. Participants will examine the theory and research that informs each practice, and in combination with experiences gained from attending the ACTFL Convention & Expo, the course readings, videos, and discussions will allow course participants to relate each core practice to their own curriculum and create work products that they can implement in their classrooms immediately.
Course Delivery
3 Graduate-Level Credits or 45 Professional Development Hours
Complete 45 combined contact hours and assignment hours.
Contact hours are the hours spent attending sessions or workshops and participating in ACTFL Convention-related learning activities.
Assignment hours are the hours spent on assignments including discussion boards and the capstone unit project in the course.
Complete all assigned coursework on Schoology for which you will receive an invitation upon registration.
Course participants have up to 3 months from the date of registration to complete the coursework.
1 Graduate-Level Credit or 15 Professional Development Hours
Complete 15 combined contact hours and assignment hours.
Contact hours are the hours spent attending sessions or workshops and participating in ACTFL Convention-related learning activities.
Assignment hours are the hours spent on the reflection assignment in the course.
Complete a reflection assignment on Schoology for which you will receive an invitation upon registration.
Course participants have up to 1 month from the date of registration to complete the reflection assignment.
About the Instructor
Elisa Kirschhoffer, Instructor. Read more about Elisa here.
Click here to request a syllabus.
1 credit, 3 credits, 15 PD hours or 45 PD hours
Course Description
Idioma Education & Consulting invites conference participants to register for approved 15 or 45 PD hours for conference attendance and brief reflection, or 1 or 3 graduate credits for attending a world language or professional educators conference and the completion of the post conference course.
Course Delivery
3 Graduate-Level Credits or 45 Professional Development Hours
Complete 45 combined contact hours and assignment hours.
Contact hours are the hours spent attending sessions or workshops and participating in conference-related learning activities.
Assignment hours are the hours spent on assignments including discussion boards and the capstone unit project in the course.
Complete all assigned coursework on Schoology for which you will receive an invitation upon registration.
Course participants have up to 3 months from the date of registration to complete the coursework.
1 Graduate-Level Credit or 15 Professional Development Hours
Complete 15 combined contact hours and assignment hours.
Contact hours are the hours spent attending sessions or workshops and participating in conference-related learning activities.
Assignment hours are the hours spent on the reflection assignment in the course.
Complete a reflection assignment on Schoology for which you will receive an invitation upon registration.
Course participants have up to 1 month from the date of registration to complete the reflection assignment.
About the Instructor
Elisa Kirschhoffer, Instructor. Read more about Elisa here.
Click here to request a syllabus.
1 credit, 3 credits, 15 PD hours or 45 PD hours
Whether you are a language teacher enrolled in our graduate-level courses and seeking extra conversation practice, a K-12 student wanting personalized tutoring to boost your classroom learning, or an adult learner pursuing language skills for travel, career, or personal growth—our tutoring sessions are designed with your goals in mind. We’ll match you with an experienced instructor who can provide flexible, one-on-one support to help you grow in confidence and proficiency.
“I truly want to thank you for your tireless efforts and flexibility in tutoring our daughter in French last school year. You went above and beyond to support her learning, especially adapting to the school curriculum. We were grateful for the way that you offered to advocate on our daughter's behalf with her French teacher to identify learning gaps and address them. That level of commitment and care meant a great deal. We also appreciated your creativity in connecting lesson content to her extracurricular interests, which made the material more engaging and easier for her to retain. Thank you again for all that you did to support our daughter!”
- Beth, parent of high school student
Book time with one of our instructors to have a practice session, ask specific questions, develop skills or get more focused tutoring on a specific topic — all done in-person, online or via phone depending on your location.
This service can be purchased by the hour for $80/hr for virtual sessions and $100/hr for in-person sessions.
Instructor availability varies. Please email k12programs@idiomaconsulting.com for instructor availability and any questions.