Learning How English Works (LHEW)

Unpacking and implementing the California ELD Standards

About Learning How English Works (LHEW)

Learning How English Works (LHEW) is designed to help unpack and implement Part II of the California ELD Standards. Learning How English Works (LHEW) deepens the understanding of the California ELD Standards and guides teachers in planning language lessons for Designated ELD instruction.

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Is Learning How English Works (LHEW) for Me?

The CRLP provides transformative professional learning in Readling / Literacy. Our professional learning centers educates as learners and leaders to ensure that every CA student receives high-quality, rigorous, comprehensive literacy instruction that is responsive to their identities, assets and needs.

  • K-5th Classroom Teachers
  • 6th-12th Classroom Teachers
  • Administrators
  • Bilingual or ELD Coaches
  • TOSAs (Teachers on Special Assignment)

What you will learn

  • How to consider classroom language demands connected to the CA ELD standards.
  • A deeper understanding of the text, sentence, and word level academic language of Part II of the CA ELD standards.
  • Consider how the protocols, strategies, and routines discussed fit into an existing curriculum.
  • Practice the Student Work Analysis Protocol (SWAP) with a focus on language to set learning goals.

Program highlights

  • Instruction from current classroom teachers who are past participants of the LHEW program.
  • Participate in an instructional routine sequence for teaching language.
  • Experience strategies for teaching text, sentence, and word level language.
  • Practice the Student Work Analysis Protocol (SWAP) with a focus on language to set learning goals.

Collaborate with CRLP

Learn more about how CRLP can partner with your school or district to bring high level professional development opportunities to your educators.