Spanish for Educators
Spanish for Educators focuses on developing communication skills in Spanish to successfully engage with Spanish-speaking students and parents. You 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. Learn vocabulary and gain valuable tools specific to the education setting.
For those with a basic knowledge of the Spanish language; Spanish I or equivalent experience required.
Required Textbook
McGraw-Hill’s “Spanish for Educators,” Second Edition
ISBN 978-1260462234
Available through Amazon or your local bookstore.
Instructor

Liliana “Lili” Rodriguez is a passionate educator with over 17 years of experience in teaching, counseling, coaching, and mentoring multicultural students. She grew up in Bogotá, Colombia where she began to develop her dedication for serving, teaching, learning, and dancing. ... 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.
Date: 6 Wed, Apr 19-May 24
Delivery Method: Live Online
Time: 6-8:30pm CT
Platform: Zoom
Instructor: Liliana Rodriguez
Fee:
$179 by Apr 5
$199 after Apr 5
Discounts Available
Discount Code | Description |
---|---|
Early Registration Discount | Register by Wed, Apr 5 and receive $20 off. |
OSHER | Osher members receive 10% discount. Contact the the Languages Department at 414-227-3118 or languages@uwm.edu. |
HPGM | Receive a 10% discount as a member of the Hispanic Professionals of Greater Milwaukee Organization. |
Early registration discounts will subtract automatically from the fee if the registration is submitted prior to the deadline. All other discounts require the code in the left column to be entered on the registration form. Only one discount code can be entered on a registration form.
CEUs: 1.5
Enrollment Limit: 16
Program Number: 7781-15331
Registration Deadline: Apr 18
Date: 6 Wed, Oct 4-Nov 8
Delivery Method: Live Online
Time: 6-8:30pm CT
Platform: Zoom
Instructor: Liliana Rodriguez
Fee:
$179 by Sept 20
$199 after Sept 20
Discounts Available
Discount Code | Description |
---|---|
Early Registration Discount | Register by Wed, Sept 20 and receive $20 off. |
OSHER | Osher members receive 10% discount. Contact the the Languages Department at 414-227-3118 or languages@uwm.edu. |
HPGM | Receive a 10% discount as a member of the Hispanic Professionals of Greater Milwaukee Organization. |
Early registration discounts will subtract automatically from the fee if the registration is submitted prior to the deadline. All other discounts require the code in the left column to be entered on the registration form. Only one discount code can be entered on a registration form.
CEUs: 1.5
Enrollment Limit: 16
Program Number: 7781-15332
Registration Deadline: Oct 3