TELK - Topeka: Teaching English Learners in Kansas

Teaching English Learners in Kansas-Topeka (TELK-Topeka) is a partnership between the KU Institute for Educational Research and Public Service and USD 501. It offers a cohesive program of professional development for USD 501 teachers, paraprofessionals and prospective teachers. TELK-Topeka provides in-service teacher cohorts a two-year program of professional development, including graduate level courses, collaborative learning, mentoring relationships, curriculum planning and Praxis II study sessions. Paraprofessionals from the district participate in interactive workshops on how to work effectively with English learners (ELs). These measures seek to better prepare educators in Topeka to work with ELs and increase the number of ESOL-endorsed teachers and trained paraprofessionals.

Program Personnel

Christenot, Stephanie
Title: Project Coordinator
785-864-7124
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Christopher, Ph.D., Frances
Title: Assistant Director
785-864-1075
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The Institute exists to assist School of Education faculty in their pursuit of external funding and to serve the State of Kansas. Major programs areas are:

Educational Opportunity Programs
Faculty Research and Service
Professional Development
Public Service