Code | Title | Credits |
---|---|---|
EDUU 570 | Voice, Diversity, Equity, and Social Justice |
3 |
EDUU 526 | Theories in Language Structure and Acquisition |
3 |
EDUU 527 | English Language and Literacy Development |
3 |
EDUU 528 | Content-Based Instruction and Assessment for Linguistic Minority Students: SDAIE |
3 |
Total Credits |
12 |
CTEL Authorization & CLAD Certificate Program
Expand your ability to impact students with this CTC-approved program. Upon completion, you will be authorized to provide instruction to English learners (EL) in a California classroom.
CTEL & CLAD Certificate Program Overview
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.
Attend an upcoming info session to learn more.
As a student, you will:
- 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.
Who Should Enroll
- Any K-12 teachers that have not cleared their CTEL/English Learner authorization
Other Fees:
- LiveText - $145 (nonrefundable)
- Portfolio Review - $150
Duration
8 weeks per course
4 courses totalEstimated Tuition
$525 per course, $2,100 full program*
*Starting 8/30/21, $550 per course. Other fees may applyWays to Learn
Online
Credit
3 credits per course
12 academic credits totalAdmission Requirements
Applicants must complete and submit the Brandman University application and be enrolled into the California Teacher of English Learners (CTEL) program.
- Eligible candidates are those with an appropriate valid CTC designated credential.
Questions regarding the eligibility of specific credentials should be directed to the Teacher Accreditation Department at 949-341-9899. Questions regarding the CTEL program and general enrollment should be directed to our Enrollment Coaching Center 800-746-0082.
CTEL Program Curriculum
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Students must begin the CTEL program with either EDUU 526 or EDUU 570, depending on the schedule of offerings.
Students must receive a grade of B- or higher to progress to subsequent course and maintain an overall 3.0 GPA.