P. L. Grant Associates, LLC | 650 Ponce De Leon Ave Ste 300 | Atlanta, GA 30308
PROFESSIONAL LEARNING for advocatES
When educators evaluate foreign transcripts with intentionality and consistency, students are able to receive transfer credit for courses taken outside of the United States, positioning them for success in US secondary school and in their transition to college, vocational school, or the 21st century workforce.
PROFESSIONAL LEARNING MODELS
ONLINE
FACE-TO-FACE
FACE-TO-FACE
This eight-hour individualized professional learning includes a PowerPoint presentation, 3 interactive activities, formative assessment, resource guide, a training binder for participants, a 1200-page e-manual, and transcript evaluation application practice for up to 10 countries, summative exam leading to Certificate of Training with proficiency score of 70% or higher. Use of Webinar and online meeting model. Must have strong internet connection, and headset with microphone.
Funding Type: Title I, Part A, Title II Part A, Title III, Title IV, Part A SSAE
FACE-TO-FACE
FACE-TO-FACE
FACE-TO-FACE
This eight-hour individualized professional learning includes a PowerPoint presentation, 3 interactive activities, formative assessment, resource guide, a training binder for participants, a 1200-page e-manual, and transcript evaluation application practice for up to 10 countries, summative exam leading to Certificate of Training with proficiency score of 70% or higher.
Funding Type: Title I, Part A, Title II Part A, Title III, Title IV, Part A SSAE
40 out of 50 states have already received training
References available upon request.
events & Speaking Engagements
National School Counseling Leadership Conference
Carolina TESOL Teachers of Speakers of Other Languages Conference Presenter
National School Counseling Leadership Conference
Examine federal and state laws, legal issues, and trends in education that apply to English Learners and consider the implications of these cases to guide their local procedures and practices.
National Association of Bilingual Educators
Carolina TESOL Teachers of Speakers of Other Languages Conference Presenter
National School Counseling Leadership Conference
How to Advocate as an Employee for EL Enrollment Equity & Advisement
Carolina TESOL Teachers of Speakers of Other Languages Conference Presenter
Carolina TESOL Teachers of Speakers of Other Languages Conference Presenter
Carolina TESOL Teachers of Speakers of Other Languages Conference Presenter
Started in ESOL Ended Valedictorian: Disrupting Misconceptions of Multilingual Learners
California School Counselor Association Conference
South Carolina Multilingual Learner Program Conference Presenter
Carolina TESOL Teachers of Speakers of Other Languages Conference Presenter
Finally, the ONE: Swipe Right for a Fair & Sustainable EL Enrollment and Transcript Evaluation Process
Tennessee School Counselor & Administrator Leadership Institute
South Carolina Multilingual Learner Program Conference Presenter
South Carolina Multilingual Learner Program Conference Presenter
Rise UP & Wise UP: How to avoid costly OCR complaints by advocating for ELs
South Carolina Multilingual Learner Program Conference Presenter
South Carolina Multilingual Learner Program Conference Presenter
South Carolina Multilingual Learner Program Conference Presenter
Advocates for ML Enrollment & Transcript Evaluation
events & Speaking Engagements
American School Counselor Association hosts ASCA @ Home Presenter
American School Counselor Association hosts ASCA @ Home Presenter
American School Counselor Association hosts ASCA @ Home Presenter
Disrupting Best Practices: Evaluating Foreign Transcripts
California School Counselor Association Conference Presenter
American School Counselor Association hosts ASCA @ Home Presenter
American School Counselor Association hosts ASCA @ Home Presenter
Change Before You Have To: How Evaluating Foreign Transcripts can Lead Toward Higher Graduation Rates
Virginia School Counselor Association Conference Presenter
American School Counselor Association hosts ASCA @ Home Presenter
Tennessee School Counselor & Administrator Leadership Institute
Amplify Advocacy: Increase Graduation Rates Evaluating Foreign Transcripts
Tennessee School Counselor & Administrator Leadership Institute
South Carolina Multilingual Learner Program Conference Presenter
Tennessee School Counselor & Administrator Leadership Institute
A Dream Realized: Improve Graduation Rates Evaluating Foreign Transcripts
South Carolina Multilingual Learner Program Conference Presenter
South Carolina Multilingual Learner Program Conference Presenter
South Carolina Multilingual Learner Program Conference Presenter
Laws, State Regulations, and Local Board Policies YOU need to know to minimize liability and OCR complaints
Quoted in "And Justice for ELs" by: Ayanna Cooper
South Carolina Multilingual Learner Program Conference Presenter
South Carolina Multilingual Learner Program Conference Presenter
Foreign transcript evaluation for school counselors
Diverse Voice Task Force Presenter/Distinguished Panelist
Diverse Voice Task Force Presenter/Distinguished Panelist
Diverse Voice Task Force Presenter/Distinguished Panelist
Address challenges regarding (the lack of) diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) in the TESOL Association /
Really Coming Together: Starting the Diversity and Inclusion Conversation
Conference Planning Leader
Diverse Voice Task Force Presenter/Distinguished Panelist
Diverse Voice Task Force Presenter/Distinguished Panelist
Elected Treasurer of GATESOL for 2020-2022
Invited Pre-conference Presenter
Diverse Voice Task Force Presenter/Distinguished Panelist
Teaching Tips Theater Team Leader
Bridging College Access: Evaluating Foreign Secondary Transcripts
Teaching Tips Theater Team Leader
Cultural Sensitivity Proposal Reviewer
Teaching Tips Theater Team Leader
Coordinated a new interest section for an international convention.
Cultural Sensitivity Proposal Reviewer
Cultural Sensitivity Proposal Reviewer
Cultural Sensitivity Proposal Reviewer
Advocacy, Social Justice, and Community Building strand
Published Article in Language Magazine
Cultural Sensitivity Proposal Reviewer
Cultural Sensitivity Proposal Reviewer
Evaluating Foreign Transcripts: Sticking to the Script
Take Your Transcript Evaluation Skills to the Next Level!
Watch the recorded webinar at https://tinyurl.com/Advocate4ELs