Project Endorsement+ CTEL Authorization & CLAD Certificate Program
CTEL Authorization & CLAD Certificate
The CTEL Authorization & CLAD Certificate is a four-course, fully online program addressing the belief that teaching English learners requires an understanding of first and second language acquisition theories in order to provide a successful education environment. Students are required to apply for graduate admission and provide a copy of their teaching credential before beginning this program.
Curriculum
| COURSE TITLE | COURSE NUMBER | CREDITS |
|---|---|---|
| Theories in Language Structure and Acquisition |
EDUU 526 | 3 |
| English Language and Literacy Development | EDUU 527 | 3 |
| Voice, Diversity, Equity, and Social Justice |
EDUU 570 | 3 |
| Content-Based Instruction and Assessment for Linguistic Minority Students: SDAIE | EDUU 528 | 3 |
| Total Credits | 12 |
Tuition
The tuition of these courses is funded by the Project Endorsement+ National Professional Development grant. The grant does not cover any additional cost such as transcript, textbook, and portfolio review fees.
Who is eligible?
Educators holding an active CA credential working in a CA school district.
Space is limited and will be awarded on a first-come, first-served basis.
- 100% online, instructor-led
- CTC approved
- 4 courses total, 8 weeks per course
- Tuition - $0 ($2,200 value), portfolio review - $150 (one-time fee), textbooks (approximately $100)
- Standard course drop policies apply. Student assumes financial responsibility after first week of session
- Program sequence must be followed and no doubling of courses within the program is permitted
- Enrolled students who drop or disenroll may not return to grant cohort programming
- Full participation is expected in all course elements. All course requirements must be completed, and students must pass all courses with a grade of ‘B’ or better to allow for CTC recommendation
- Student agrees to grant based pre and post coursework surveys
- Students receiving financial aid from federal or state programs, regulations require that a student’s financial aid eligibility cannot be exceeded. If your eligibility is already being met, then the grant funds you will receive require an adjustment in the assistance you have been offered from UMass Global. This may mean that loan funds you have been offered or paid will be reduced. If, on the other hand, your eligibility has not been met, a change to your award may not be necessary
- Complete the program application
- Must hold an appropriate active CTC credential
- Verification of taking CBEST or any of the CTC approved tests by submitting a score report. View full list of the CTC approved tests
- Design curriculum to assist students with developing their listening, speaking, reading and writing skills in English.
- Understand how culture impacts learning; appropriate bilingual methodology; and the need to use appropriate content area instruction through Specially-Designed Academic Instruction in English (SDAIE).
- Learn the thematic multilingual pedagogy founded upon the need for students to be social and communicative in their learning.
- Study the current approaches and strategies appropriate for content area instruction through specially-designed instruction delivered in English.
FAQ
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Any teacher with a valid CA teaching credential (proof will be requested at the time of application)
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The four course sequence takes 32 weeks to complete during our 8-week academic sessions.
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The program is entirely online but takes place synchronously. Meaning that weekly assignments and interaction on the learning platform is required at set points throughout the course.
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Yes. You can expect to pay for the cost of textbooks (approximately $100), the portfolio review fee ($150), and any transcript costs (variable depending on format/shipping).
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Students can enroll in the CTEL program tuition free in any of our sessions through the end 2024 and in the first session of 2025 (spring 1).
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You will have the option to wait for the next session start or you can enter the program as a cash paying student (or use financial aid).
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