Building the Base: Secondary Mathematics

1-2.5 Units
Credit Validation

Course Description

Credit Validation for WestEd Participants Only

This course is designed to develop and deepen the capacity of secondary mathematics teachers to create and facilitate high-quality learning opportunities for English Learners. Participants will explore the demographic, disciplinary, and instructional shifts necessary to improve learning conditions in math classrooms. The course emphasizes identifying cross-cutting concepts that link algebra, geometry, and statistics, while promoting student agency by providing purposeful language choices aligned with key mathematical practices. Teachers will also learn to design lessons that support and encourage increased participation from English Learners over time, fostering both their academic and linguistic development.

Course Details

Number of Units: 1 - 2.5 graduate level extension credit(s) in semester hours. Please choose unit selection upon checkout.

Who Should Attend: This course provides continuing education for WestEd Participants.

Âé¶¹´«Ã½ÍÅ¶Ó – Graduate-Level Extension Credit Information

The Âé¶¹´«Ã½ÍÅ¶Ó partners with this program to offer graduate-level extension credit(s) in semester hours through the Credit Validation Program. To earn units, participants must register for and successfully complete coursework through the external program provider.

Credits earned through Âé¶¹´«Ã½ÍŶӒs Credit Validation Program are widely accepted by many school districts and universities across the United States for purposes such as license renewal, required professional development hours, short-term skill building, salary advancement, credentialing, and potential advanced degree pathways. These units do not apply toward a master’s or higher degree program at the Âé¶¹´«Ã½ÍŶÓ; however, they may be transferable to advanced degree programs (e.g., MA, EdD, PhD) at other institutions that accept external graduate-level credits.

Participants are responsible for confirming acceptance, transcript requirements, deadlines, and applicability of units with their employing district or intended institution prior to enrollment.

Course Options

Course Date Units Price
EDC-X793Y – Santa Cruz 22 Jun 202625 Jun 2026 1-2.5 $79-197

Building the Base: Secondary Mathematics

22 Jun 202625 Jun 2026
1-2.5
$79-197
Credit Validation
In Person

Audience: Mathematics teachers in grades 6–12 who work with English Learners

Refund Policy: All Credit Validation enrollments are refundable, minus a $25 processing fee, if requested within 30 days of the enrollment date. No refunds will be issued after the 30-day period. Refunds will not be issued once a grade has been assigned or after the 30-day period has passed.

Enrollment Open: June 1, 2026 – December 31, 2026 (11:59pm PT)

Number of Units: 1.0 – 2.5 graduate level extension credit(s) in semester hours. Please select units at checkout.

What You Will Learn

  • Understand the demographic, disciplinary, and design imperatives that necessitate changing the learning conditions for English Learners in mathematics
  • Identify cross-cutting concepts that connect algebra, geometry, and statistics
  • Grow student agency over time by offering clear choices of language tied to broader, overarching mathematical practices
  • Design lessons that foster growth in English Learners’ participation over time

Instructors

Professional development courses offered by the Âé¶¹´«Ã½ÍŶÓ’s Division of Professional & Continuing Education are taught by faculty that possess a depth and breadth of academic and real-world professional experience.

Why Âé¶¹´«Ã½ÍŶÓ?

The Professional and Continuing Education program nurtures key partnerships on the local, national, and international level. The goal is to better serve working professionals who seek to enhance or build their careers and help achieve their highest value and potential. Contact us today to learn more.

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Credit Validation

The Âé¶¹´«Ã½ÍŶÓ’s Division of Professional and Continuing Education offers graduate-level extension credit for work completed in trainings, workshops, conferences, induction, credentials, and other professional development programs not offered directly by Âé¶¹´«Ã½ÍŶÓ. Complete one of the above and a member of our division will help you earn credit for your hard work and dedication to continuing your education.

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Make Your Work Count

Earn credit for your previous work in trainings, workshops, and conferences through a simple process.

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Save money by earning credit for work you completed and get one step closer to salary advancement.

Work Towards a Degree

Many receiving institutions may accept credits towards degree programs, giving you a head start in earning a graduate degree.