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Spanish For Educators

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Whether you took a Spanish class 20 years ago and just want to brush up a bit, or you have never taken a Spanish class, you will learn the essential Spanish for teachers and bridge the communication gap with your Spanish-speaking students and parents. Rest assured that this won’t be anything like your typical high school Spanish course. You will learn Spanish in easy-to-digest bites, and each class will provide opportunities to learn about the Hispanic culture.

  • 100% of teachers participating in our Spanish For Educators Program feel a stronger connection to English Language Learners at their schools.
  • 100% of teachers taking Spanish For Educators have become more aware of the cultural differences and similarities between the Hispanic and American culture.
  • 100% of teachers participating in our Spanish For Educators Program feel more able to follow up on issues English Language Learners encounter at their schools
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Course Description

This course is designed for educators, school staff, and district personnel who want to communicate more confidently and effectively with Spanish-speaking students and families. Rather than focusing on traditional grammar lessons, the program emphasizes practical communication and cultural competence—two essential tools for creating inclusive, supportive, and equitable learning environments.

Participants engage in real-life school scenarios such as greeting families, giving classroom instructions, gathering student information, and conducting parent-teacher conferences. Through interactive drills, listening practice, breakout-room conversations, and cultural discussions, learners develop practical Spanish skills they can use immediately in their daily roles.

Program Delivery Options

To meet the needs of different Teacher Centers and organizations, OLA Language School offers the course in two distinct formats. Both emphasize real communication, authentic school scenarios, and meaningful cultural understanding.

Option 1: Fully Synchronous Format (Live on Zoom) 15 or 24 PD hours available.

Ideal for Teacher Centers seeking an in-depth, immersive experience with maximum instructor interaction.

This model provides 100% live instruction, ensuring participants receive real-time feedback, guided practice, and cultural discussion in every session.

Key Features:

  • Entire course delivered live via Zoom.
  • High engagement through breakout rooms, drills, and dialogues.
  • Direct instructor coaching and pronunciation correction.
  • Extended cultural competency discussions.
  • Strongest development of speaking confidence.
  • Ideal for districts seeking a comprehensive, instructor-led model.

Option 2: 15-Hour Hybrid Format (Weekly Challenges + Portfolio)

Ideal for organizations needing flexibility with strong performance-based learning.

Instead of live sessions, this model uses weekly proficiency-based challenges that require participants to apply Spanish in real-life school situations. Learners complete tasks independently and compile their work into a final Spanish Language Portfolio demonstrating measurable progress.

Key Features:

  • No live sessions — fully flexible schedule.
  • Weekly challenges that build real communication skills.
  • Tasks include short recordings, written messages, reading activities, and cultural reflections.
  • Participants complete approximately 5 hours of applied Spanish practice.
  • Includes a final portfoliO showcasing all completed assignments.
  • Strong emphasis on cultural competency and authentic communication.
  • Ideal for districts needing asynchronous or self-paced PD.
  • Meets the full 15-hour PD requirement through documented performance tasks.

Open to All, No Prior Experience Needed: The program is designed for beginners—noprior experience with Spanish is required. It’s perfect for all school personnel, regardlessof language background.

  • The course includes OLA Digital Book for Spanish for Educators and SchoolPersonnel, designed to help learners build vocabulary and language skills specific tothe school setting.
  • Vocabulary Supplement Book: This digital booklet focuses on practical vocabularyand phrases that are directly applicable in educational environments, making it idealfor teachers and school staff.
  • Audio Component: Each lesson comes with an audio component, helping reinforcepronunciation and listening skills, ensuring a more immersive learning experience.
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Spanish For Educators & School Personnel

OLA Language School’s Spanish for Educators course is designed to equip participants with the language tools they need to effectively communicate with Spanish-speaking students and their families—an essential skill in today’s diverse educational settings

Partner With Us

We engage in close collaboration with school systems to carefully tailor our Spanish for Educators program, ensuring that it precisely meets the unique requirements and preferences of each individual school. By closely analyzing the specific needs, goals, and challenges of your school, we customize our program to deliver the most effective and impactful learning experience possible for educators.

Emphasis On Communication

Spanish For Educators help teachers, counselors, administrators, and other school employees communicate with students who have Spanish as their first language and speak little or no English. Participants learn the fundamentals of Spanish and familiarize themselves with often used phrases that relate to everyday school situations.

Develop New Perspectives

Learning the culture of the target language is essential for appropriate interaction since language and culture are viewed as inseparable. Spanish For Educators will not only allow you to acquire Spanish to communicate with your students, but it will also help you develop new viewpoints by exploring the culture, practices, and perspectives of your students.

Make A Difference

Make a difference in the lives of your English Language Learners and their families. Learning Spanish will help you communicate with parents who often feel disappointed to see their children struggling academically. Most importantly, by learning Spanish, you will empower yourself to establish meaningful connections with parents who play a crucial role in their children's education

A classroom is a place where all students must feel accepted and involved. Non-Spanish speaking teachers may need to make an extra effort to involve Spanish-speaking students in the classroom. Learning to communicate with students in their language is one way to generate involvement and help students to feel confident in the classroom.

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