Spanish for Educators

Spanish for Educators focuses on developing communication skills in Spanish to successfully engage with Spanish-speaking students and parents. You will learn vocabulary that covers every aspect of a student’s school career, from kindergarten enrollment through high school graduation. Learn to speak, understand, read and write Spanish through hands-on practice.

This class is specifically designed for teachers, administrative support, counselors, nurses, instructional aides, librarians, resource officers and coaches.

From the basic Spanish speaker to those with intermediate to advanced experience, learn vocabulary and gain valuable tools specific to the education setting.

Required Textbook
McGraw-Hill’s “Spanish for Educators”
ISBN 978-0071464918
Available through Amazon or your local bookstore.

Instructor

Tamara DuPage, M.A.

Tamara began teaching in 1999 and has taught a variety of Spanish courses for all levels of proficiency. She strives to create a fun, engaging learning environment that allows students to quickly acquire language skills through interactive communication, music, culture ... read more

Who Should Attend

Teachers, administrative support, counselors, nurses, instructional aides, librarians, resource officers and coaches.

Benefits and Learning Outcomes

• Communicate more effectively with Spanish-speaking students and their parents.
• Gain a basic understanding of the Spanish language.
• Learn vocabulary specific to every aspect of a student’s school career from K5-12.

Prerequisites

Spanish I or equivalent experience.

Notes

This is a noncredit enrichment program. Progress and courses completed are marked by Continuing Education Units. CEUs are not transferable to college or university transcripts.