University of California Professional Development Institute
University of California Professional Development Institute (UCPDI) is a recognized leader in the development and implementation of standards-based professional development with an emphasis on meeting the needs of English language learners in urban and rural districts.
UCPDI recently presented promising research results from Access To The Core, a three year collaboration between Los Angeles Unified School District and the University of California. Access To The Core focused on improving the student achievement of English learners in core 8th and 9th grade mathematics and English/language arts classrooms. This video introduced the initial research findings of Robin Scarcella and her team at University of California.
District Support
For planning, monitoring and implementing programs to improve student achievement for English language learners
Coaching services for curriculum leaders
Grants
UCPDI is partnering with Los Angeles Unified School District on a three-year, three million dollar CaMSP Grant entitled "Preparing for Success in Algebra." The grant is aimed at providing professional development for one hundred 5th, 6th, 7th and 8th grade teachers in Los Angeles Unified School District, Local District 6. Visit the CaMSP Website!
UCPDI received a California Postsecondary Education Commission (CPEC) Improving Teacher Quality Grant entitled "Access to the Core." Access to the Core is a four-year partnership with Los Angeles Unified School District, Local District 6.
Developing Teacher Leadership
Summer and Academic Year Institutes
Opportunities to write and present curriculum
Opportunities for university faculty and classroom teachers to collaborate on programs which have a direct impact on closing the achievement gap at the secondary level
Forums to address key issues for English language learners throughout the state
Creating material for professional development
The Language of School
Support for Mathematics and English/Language Arts teachers to improve the performance of English learners across the curriculum
Online Courses and Web-based Resources - with university credit
Research
Conducting research to measure the impact of professional development on student achievement
Analysis of student work
SB 472 Approved Programs
Mathematics K-6
Scott Foresman – enVisionMATH Mathematics 6-8
Glencoe California Math
McDougal Littell – Algebra 1 and Concepts and Skills
Prentice Hall –Algebra 1 CA Edition Mathematics 9-12
Glencoe – Algebra Readiness and Algebra 1
McDougal Littell – Algebra 1, Concepts and Skills Reading/Language Arts/ELD 6-8
Holt, Rinehart and Winston – Literature and Language Arts
Prentice Hall Literature – Timeless Voices, Timeless Themes Reading/Language Arts/ELD 9-12
Holt, Rinehart and Winston – Literature and Language Arts
Prentice Hall Literature – Timeless Voices, Timeless Themes
McDougal Littell – The Language of Literature Reading Intervention and Reading Intervention for English learners
Hampton Brown – High Point (4-8)
Hampton Brown – Inside (4-8)
Hampton Brown – Edge (9-12) English Learner Professional Development
Elementary (K-6);Secondary (6-12); and Bilingual/Dual Immersion (K-8)
