ENL/ELA Courses

This course is designed for teachers who are implementing the Bridges-NYSED Stand-alone ENL program for SIFE & Entering Newcomers with up to a 6th grade level of literacy in home language. All cohort members eligible to participate in coaching office hours or consultations.

Course prerequisite: Orientation to Bridges Programs

CTLE: 16 CTLE hours are awarded upon successful completion of all four modules

All modules are available via synchronous Zoom facilitation or asynchronous self-paced learning. 

Module 1 | Getting to Know and Navigate the Bridges ELA-ENL Program

• Become familiar with the center’s design and Start Up lessons (teaching the center protocols)
• Learn how to navigate the Bridges Stand-alone resources

Module 2 | Building the Foundation in Stand-alone ENL

• Introduction to Language and Literacy Centers for SIFE and Entering Newcomers
• Leveling and Progress Monitoring

Module 3 | Using Small Group Instruction to Drive Progress Monitoring

• Implementing Small Group Instruction (Reading)
• Implementing Small Group Instruction (Writing)

Module 1 is from 12 to 2:30 PM. Modules 2 and 3 are from 9 AM – 1 PM.

Module 1 | Thur. Jun. 2, 2026

Module 2 | Tues. Sept. 15, 2026

Module 3 | Thur. Dec. 1 2026

This course is designed for teachers who are implementing the Bridges-NYSED ENL/ELA Intervention program for SIFE & Entering Newcomers with up to a 6th grade level of literacy in home language. All cohort members eligible to participate in coaching office hours or consultations.

Course prerequisite: Orientation to Bridges Programs

CTLE: 16 CTLE hours are awarded upon successful completion of all four modules

All modules are available via synchronous Zoom facilitation or asynchronous self-paced learning. 

Module 1 | Getting to Know and Navigate the Bridges ELA-ENL Program

• Become familiar with the design of the Bridges ELA-ENL program and the units of study
• Become familiar with the Bridges ELA-ENL program assessments and progress monitoring
• Learn how to navigate the Bridges ELA-ENL resources

Module 2 | Building the Foundation in ELA-ENL + Using Data- Driven Assessment in Unit 1 Program Implementation

• Introduction to the Bridges ELA-ENL Program
• Using Data-Driven Assessment to Implement Unit 1: Identity & Connections

Module 3 | Using Student Writing Data to Inform Instruction in Units 2 and 3

• Analyzing student writing within Unit 2: Power and Resources
• Giving Targeted Feedback within Unit 3: Water and Impact

Module 1 is from 12 to 2:30 PM. Modules 2 and 3 are from 9 AM – 1 PM.

Module 1 | Tues. Jun. 11, 2026

Module 2 | Tues. Sept. 29, 2026

Module 3 | Tues. Dec. 10 2026