During the fall semester, program participants spend time with the online coursework they decide is the best to help them grow within their area of content. This coursework also includes lessons in English language acquisition and integrating reading and math through various content areas. 
Spring Semester future teachers work on behavior strategies, collaboration, and universal design. Students also continue studying strategies for English language acquisition.

Not only do our candidates get support from their local mentors but a program coach observes and helps guide best practices within the candidate’s classroom. Quarterly meetings with the candidate’s support team helps guide the candidate’s teaching in a positive proactive direction.

San Luis Valley BOCES offers a state-approved program of English language study to PK-12 educators. Written and designed by Stanford University’s Understanding Language Department, these courses build teachers’ capacity to support their Culturally and Linguistically Diverse (CLD) students as they master academic language. Our partner’s online professional learning platform also offers lessons pertinent to diverse populations such as special education learners.

During our program we are able to provide candidates with a mentor thrughout the school year. This mentor also offers profesional develoment to help meet the needs of our candidates to improve sustainability.