The University of Massachusetts Global has been awarded the National Professional Development grant to provide professional development to improve instruction for English Language learners in three states: California, Illinois, and Louisiana.

Beginning in 2022, this innovative, multi-state project provides the coursework needed to earn your state’s ESL endorsement or authorization. Endorsement cohorts will be offered every year through 2026.

Beginning in 2023, additional professional development components will include professional development courses to prepare teachers to use the Looking at Student Work model to analyze students' English language development. Additional coursework will train teachers to increase the engagement of parents in their students’ literacy.

To learn more about the National Professional Development Grant, please visit the Federal Register.

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Project Endorsement+ Cohort - By State

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California

The CTEL Authorization & CLAD Certificate is a 4-course online program focused on language acquisition for teaching English learners.

California
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Illinois

Courses for licensed teachers on ELL methods, aligned with Illinois ESL/Bilingual Endorsement standards.

Illinois
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Louisiana

Courses for licensed teachers on ELL methods, aligned with Louisiana ESL Add-On standards.

Louisiana

Professional Development

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Parents as Partners in Literacy (PAPIL)

Tuition-free training to strengthen educator-community ties through literacy for English Learners.

Parents as Partners in Literacy
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Looking at Student Academic Language (LASAL)

Educators will work with a UMass Global coach through three cycles to improve instructional practices for English learners.

Looking at Student Academic Language (LASAL)