Transcript Bilingual Authorization Overview
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)
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
Spanish Bilingual Authorization Coordinator: Dr. Lisa Winstead
[email protected]
Asian Bilingual Authorization Coordinator: Dr. Grace Cho