Specialized
TESOL
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Teaching English Learners with Special Needs (TELSN)
Certificate Program – 60 Hours | Online | 2 to 8 Weeks
Course Description
This 60-hour online certificate course prepares educators to teach English to learners with special needs in inclusive classrooms. You’ll learn how to plan accessible lessons, use assistive tools, and support diverse language learners with empathy and confidence.
Who Should Take This Course?
- TESOL-certified teachers working with diverse learners in ESL or EFL settings
- Educators seeking to specialize in inclusive language instruction
What You’ll Learn
You’ll learn to design differentiated lessons, integrate IEP goals, teach all four language skills inclusively, and use supportive behavior strategies. You’ll also explore digital tools and develop assessment methods tailored to learners with special needs.
Score Guides Academy Experience
- 100% online – study anytime, anywhere
- Personal course supervisor for guidance
- Interactive content on our Moodle platform
- Job support for inclusive ESL teaching roles
Tuition
CAD $340 – Includes full access, instructor support, and a digital certificate.
Employment Opportunities
Graduates will be qualified to teach ESL to learners with special needs in schools, inclusive classrooms, online programs, and teacher training workshops.
Course Modules
Module 1: Understanding Learners with Special Needs
Explore common learning challenges, inclusive education laws in Canada, and the intersection of language learning and disability.
Module 2: Lesson Planning for Diverse Needs
Learn how to adapt lesson goals and delivery for learners with IEPs or learning differences.
✔ Includes Assignment 1: create an inclusive ESL lesson plan.
Module 3: Teaching Language Skills
Develop inclusive approaches for teaching listening, speaking, reading, and writing using assistive tools and scaffolding techniques.
Module 4: Teaching Language Components
Teach vocabulary, grammar, and pronunciation using multisensory, visual, and low-pressure strategies.
Module 5: Assessment and Behavior Support
Create inclusive assessments, use classroom behavior strategies, and apply frameworks like FBA and BIP.
✔ Includes Assignment 2: design an inclusive ESL assessment tool.
Module 6: Resources, Tools, and Professional Growth
Explore digital tools, collaborative strategies, and career development in inclusive ESL education.
Enrollment Requirements
To enroll, applicants must:
- Hold a TESOL certificate or related qualification
- Have classroom experience with English learners & be interested in inclusive ESL education
Certification
Upon successful completion, participants receive a digital certificate with a unique verification ID and a LinkedIn badge; a printed copy is available upon request.
