Praise for "Around the World in 15 Hours"

"Around the World in 15 hours" is a two-day training for teachers of English Language Learners.  It is research-based, interactive, and includes 30 new strategies to help your ELL students, and every student you teach, succeed.  Here are a few of the hundreds of testimonials we received about this training:

“This was an outstanding, interactive training session.  The ideas and methods can be used for ELLs and non-ELLs alike.  Thank
you!”  David Meyers, International School Prague

“All of the activities are well-thought and planned out.  The instructor is very knowledgeable and makes the class enjoyable and engaging.  This is one of the better classes I have taken and truly have been able to take 90% of what I was taught and apply it to my own class.”  Tabitha Molina, Barcelona Middle School

“I thought that your demeanor and presentation of the material was exceptionally good.  This workshop was fun, informative, and definitely worth the 2 days.  I already expressed to you that you were very enthusiastic and engaging.  I wish all of my future workshops could be this good.”  David Seipp, Concho Elementary

“Still (also took our 2-day course) the best way to see and use actual, practical interactions to raise student achievement for EL Learners.”  Justin Burns, Cactus Shadows High School

“My trainer was awesome!  You gave so much insight as to the why’s and how’s.  Very knowledgeable!”  Tonya Stidhum, La Joya Community High School

“We learned a lot, laughed and had fun doing it!  Thanks!”  Jarrod R. Goss, Butterfield Elementary

Praise for "Around the World in 45 Hours"

"Around the World in 45 hours" is a four-day training for teachers of English Language Learners, and is an expansion of the above-mentioned two-day training. It is research-based, interactive, and includes over 50 new strategies to help your ELL students, and every student you teach,  succeed.  Here are a some of the many testimonials we have received about this training:

“The format of the class is phenomenal!  Not only do we learn about different cultures, but we learn many, many interactive teaching strategies and grouping methods to apply in the classroom.”  Lupita Ingram, Buckeye Elementary SD

“The strategies and techniques that I’ve learned are very much applicable not only for English learners, but for kids with exceptionalities, as well as general ed students.  Taking this course will make a teacher more competent, efficient, effective, and make learning fun for kids.”  Marichou Tobias Beltran, Ajo Unified School District

“Simply incredible.  Faced with the task of training educators in an area most are not familiar or comfortable with, this program opens your eyes and mind, while providing the resources to meet the needs of students.  Our trainer was wonderful – accepting, encouraging, and informative.  She was able to lead us through the maze of rules and regulations with strategies and methodologies I could use in class.”  Duane Webb, North High School, PUHSD

“Learning new strategies, applying Bloom’s Taxonomy, and seeing examples of quality educators really motivated me to want to become a better instructor.  The work starts now.”  Brad Bebermeyer, Mingus Union High School District

“I am walking out of here a better person and a better teacher for having been here.  I will never look at lesson plans in the same way!  I am excited about implementing all that I have learned.  Great class, thank you!”  Melinda Layton, Burke Basic School

“I love the notebook/format of the course.  It occurred to me, as a resource teacher, that I can create a notebook (which would serve as a lesson plan book) with the material I need for the year.  All the graphic organizers and activities would be integrated into student activities and worksheets.  The best course I’ve taken in years!”  Susan Jeffay, Sky View, PUSD

Praise for "From Many Nations to One"

"From Many Nations to One" is a six-day training for teachers of English Language Learners.  Differing from the aforementioned teacher workshops, it is research-based, interactive, and includes over 70 new strategies to help your ELL,  students, and every student you teach, succeed.  Here are a few of the hundreds of testimonials we received about this training:

“This is the best training I have ever attended.  The content is applicable to all students.  I made connections with other 3rd grade teachers to visit their classrooms.  My trainer is a master teacher.  Thank you.”  Trudy Weiss, Casas Christian School

“I had little to no knowledge of how to teach ELL students.  By taking this class, I have gained a wealth of information and am excited to begin using the different modalities I have learned.”  Lorraine Gladhill, Family Life Academy

“The content in this class was extremely high quality.  As teachers, we want ideas to use in the classroom that help us teach our curriculum rather than add to it.  This was a very useful and worthwhile class taught by an outstanding educator.  Thank you!  I can highly recommend this course to my colleagues and friends.”  Amanda Klick, Meridian Elementary

“This is an awesome six-day class!  It is interactive and fun!  I’ve learned more than I thought possible, plus I’ve made many new friends!  Educational Training Specialists is where I will always go when I need professional development credit.”  Amy Clark, South Valley Jr. High

“This class was a daily adventure in learning!  My tool box is overflowing with great ideas to take back to my classroom!”  Teri Hunter, Bourgade Catholic High School

“Awesome class!  I learned more meaningful activities to use in my classroom than all the other classes I’ve taken.”  Cathe Scott, Degrazia School