Professional Development Opportunity
Year 2023-2024
In-service participants will complete three
courses (9 graduate credit hours) starting Fall, 2023. The professional development will be
delivered throughout the year in a hybrid format (i.e., synchronous and asynchronous formats).
These courses are funded by a grant from the U.S. Department of Education, Office of English
Language Acquisition. The 9 graduate credit hours include the following three courses:
- SPED 601: English Language Learners and the Special Education Process (Fall, 2023)
- SPED 602: Principles of Language Learning and Assessment of English Language Learners (Spring, 2024)
- SPED 603: Language & Literacy Development for English Language Learners in Inclusive Settings (Summer, 2024)
Supports and Incentives for Educators Accepted into the Program*
• Tuition paid for the three graduate courses
• Books and materials for the courses
• Stipend for classroom materials of $1,500.00 for each participant
Admission Requirements
• Hold a valid teaching or professional license
• Completion of online application, including supporting documentation
Submit Your Application
• Download and sign the agreement and principal recommendation form: Agreement.doc and Recommendation.doc
• Fill up and upload two signed documents to the google form: google form
For additional information on the admission process contact:
Dr. Sharon Judge -
sjudge@odu.edu or Dr. Silvana Watson - swatson@odu.edu
*Admitted students are responsible for meeting special grant federal requirements and must agree to repay the tuition and other incentives should they default on the requirement to finish the program.