Dr. Lisa Winstead and Dr. Grace Cho Bilingual Authorization Coordinators (February 2013)

  Shortage of bilingual teachers who can communicate with linguistically and culturally diverse students and their families.

Benefits associated with obtaining a bilingual authorization:  Increases job opportunities  Improves target language skills  Increases knowledge of diverse cultures.

 Enhances ability to contribute to diverse communities  Promotes global understanding

    An additional authorization that allows you to teach in K-12 bilingual classrooms.

Can be added to your Multiple Subject or Single Subject Credential Requirements:  Two additional classes  Fieldwork  Target language proficiency Courses may be applied towards a graduate degree

    Nationally and state accredited programs (NCATE/CTC) Experienced Team of Instructors Bilingual Authorization available  for Multiple Subject or Single Subject credential candidates  in Spanish and in Asian languages (Chinese, Filipino, Hmong, Korean and Vietnamese ) Multiple Subject credential candidates may select a two or a three-semester cohort  Enrollment in a bilingual cohort is strongly recommended.

 Spanish bilingual authorization Requirement:  Two courses (methods and culture)  Proof of language proficiency  Meet fieldwork requirement  For more information, contact Dr. Lisa Winstead at (657) 278-8437 or [ [email protected]

]  Asian Bilingual Authorization Requirement:  Two courses (bilingual methods and culture)  Pass CSET: LOTE Subtest III (Language and communication)  Meet fieldwork requirement ▪ ▪ Scholarships are available (up to $10,000) For more information, contact Dr. Grace Cho at (657) 278-3283 or [ [email protected]

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  Spanish Bilingual Authorization Courses: 

EDEL/EDSC 446: Methods and Inquiry for Spanish Bilingual

Teachers (3 units) 

EDEL/EDSC 541: Culture and Education of Latino Students

(3 units) Asian Bilingual Authorization Courses (Pending) 

EDSC/EDEL 446: Methods and Inquiry for ______ Bilingual Teachers (3 units)

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EDSC/EDEL 541: Culture and Education of ______ Students

(3 units)  CSUF courses (TBA)  Courses can be taken from Asian BTEP Consortium (See Asian Bilingual Authorization Coordinator for more information.)

For an alternative route of obtaining a bilingual authorization by taking state examinations, contact the Commission on Teacher Credentialing.

 Website: www.ctc.ca.gov

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Spanish Bilingual Authorization Coordinator: Dr. Lisa Winstead

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[email protected]

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Asian Bilingual Authorization Coordinator: Dr. Grace Cho

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[email protected]

Thank you and we hope to see you in the Bilingual Authorization Program!