Secondary AZ SEI Online Course
The best and easiest way for grades 7–12 teachers to earn their Arizona SEI Endorsement — fully online, self-paced, and written by experts.
No textbooks required · Instant access after purchase · Certificate upon completion
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Arizona Approved
Fully approved by the Arizona State Board of Education for the 45-hour SEI endorsement requirement.
Self-Paced
Work through the course at your own speed — no live sessions, no rigid deadlines.
Instant Certificate
Receive your SEI Certificate by email as soon as you complete the course.
About This Course
Our AZ Secondary SEI Online Course is specifically designed for grades 7–12 educators who need to meet Arizona's certification requirements for teaching English language learners. Every module is built around real secondary classroom scenarios and content-area examples, making the strategies immediately applicable.
Since 2005, Educational Training Specialists has helped thousands of Arizona teachers earn their SEI endorsement. Our self-paced, interactive format means you can complete the course on your own schedule — whether you're a math teacher in Phoenix, a science teacher in Tucson, or an ELA teacher anywhere in the state.
Upon completing the 45-hour course, you will receive your SEI Certificate by email. Simply submit it to the Arizona Department of Education along with your endorsement application to finalize your credential.
Course At a Glance
- ✓45 hours of ADE-approved instruction
- ✓Self-paced — work on your own schedule
- ✓Instant access upon purchase
- ✓Certificate emailed upon completion
- ✓No textbooks — everything included
- ✓Group discounts for 5+ staff
- ✓Written by experts in second language acquisition
Course Syllabus
8 comprehensive modules covering everything you need for your SEI endorsement.
Foundations of SEI
Understand Arizona's SEI model, the legal framework behind it, and the essential role of the SEI-endorsed secondary teacher.
- ›Arizona's SEI model and policy history
- ›Federal and state legal requirements (Title III, ARS 15-756)
- ›Roles and responsibilities of the SEI-endorsed secondary teacher
- ›Program models and their implications for grades 7–12
Second Language Acquisition
Explore how adolescent learners acquire a second language and the unique challenges they face at the secondary level.
- ›Theories of second language acquisition for adolescents
- ›Stages of language development and BICS vs. CALP
- ›The role of literacy in L1 on L2 acquisition
- ›Long-term English learners (LTELs): identification and support
AZELLA & English Language Proficiency
Interpret AZELLA scores, understand language proficiency levels, and use data to drive content-area instruction in grades 7–12.
- ›AZELLA structure, domains, and scoring for secondary students
- ›Arizona English Language Proficiency Standards (AZELPS)
- ›Using AZELLA data to differentiate content instruction
- ›Reclassification criteria and monitoring at the secondary level
SEI Instructional Strategies
Master research-based SEI instructional practices that integrate content and language objectives across secondary disciplines.
- ›Writing content and language objectives for secondary courses
- ›Sheltered instruction in math, science, social studies, and ELA
- ›Comprehensible input and interaction strategies
- ›Lesson planning frameworks for EL-inclusive classrooms
Differentiation & Scaffolding
Provide targeted instructional supports for reading, writing, listening, and speaking across all secondary proficiency levels.
- ›Scaffolding complex texts and disciplinary writing tasks
- ›Graphic organizers and visual supports for content learning
- ›Sentence frames and academic language starters for secondary
- ›Differentiating assessments and tasks by proficiency level
Academic Language & Vocabulary
Teach Tier 2 and Tier 3 vocabulary, disciplinary discourse, and academic language structures essential for secondary content mastery.
- ›Tier 1, 2, and 3 vocabulary in secondary content areas
- ›Explicit vocabulary instruction routines for adolescents
- ›Morphology, cognates, and word-learning strategies
- ›Academic language demands in math, science, and social studies
Assessment & Progress Monitoring
Apply formative assessment strategies and track language and content growth to ensure secondary ELs are on track.
- ›Formative and summative assessment for secondary ELs
- ›Rubrics and performance tasks that separate language from content
- ›Using data to adjust instruction and grouping
- ›Communicating progress to students and families
Culturally Responsive Teaching
Leverage adolescent students' cultural and linguistic assets to build inclusive, rigorous secondary classroom environments.
- ›Principles of culturally responsive pedagogy for secondary
- ›Connecting curriculum to students' identities and experiences
- ›Addressing stereotype threat and promoting academic identity
- ›Family and community engagement at the secondary level
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