FAQ’s about NCLB, GLAD, ELD, Title III and Professional Development….

Question: What does ELD have to do with GLAD? 
Answer: ELD gladly (and must) sponsors “professional development activities” which assist staff in teaching students learning English as a Second Language (students served by the ELD program) as per Sec. 3111 of Title III

Question: What is Title III? 
Answer: Title III is section 3001 of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act of 2001, perhaps you know it as, NCLB or “No Child Left Behind” see link below..
Title III of the ESEA of 2001 a.k.a. NCLB. 

Question: What does Title III have to do with ELD
Answer: Title III of The ELEMENTARY & SECONDARY EDUCATION Act of 2001 (a.k.a. NCLB or No Child Left Behind) mandates Language Instruction for Limited English Proficient and Immigrant Students

Question: Is GLAD the only “professional development” or PD offered by the ELD Program?
Answer: No. There are many aspects of  “Professional Development” offered by the ELD program including local, regional, state and national workshops for ELD and “mainstream” classroom teachers.  PD is offered by ELD to certified and classified staff.  Please contact Phil Koestner or the ELD teacher serving your school if you have questions about the forms of PD offered for K-12 educators or view the ELD website for more information

Question: When are upcoming GLAD trainings of which I can be a part?
Answer: See the GLAD Professional Development Calendar on this website?

Question: When are upcoming “non GLAD” professional development trainings for serving ELD students of which I can be a part? How would I even sign up for these?
Answer: Contact Phil Koestner or the ELD teacher serving your school for this information.

Question: Does GLAD help non “ELD” students to achieve higher language proficiency? How?
Answer: Yes! GLAD is  “literacy intensive” teaching model that reaches ALL students and all types of learners. ELD and mainstream students both benefit from a variety of instructional techniques.

Question: How can GLAD help me to become a stronger educator?
Answer: GLAD gives you a stronger background in language acquisition and gives you a “repertoire” of instructional strategies and lesson ideas to use with your students and enhance levels of instruction?

Question: How can I become a GLAD key trainer?
Answer:  You must have completed the Tier One training and then apply (with a letter or recommendation), approval of ELD program coordinator.

Question: What is a GLAD Key Trainer?
Answer:  A teacher who has completed the Tier One training, has successfully used GLAD strategies, has completed “Tier Two” training, and has committed to use his/her GLAD expertise to lead PD for the district.

Question: What is GLAD “Tier One” and Tier Two” training?
Answer: See the “Key Steps in GLAD training link”.

Question:  I’m swamped! Can I have some time to collaborate and observe other GLAD teachers?
Answer: Yes!  Contact Phil Koestner to see about having a substitute provided for you and your building/grade level team to collaborate with and observe other GLAD teachers to help you better serve students.