ESL Specialist Certification & FAQ

1. ESL Specialist Certification & Frequently Asked Questions Frequently Asked Questions Are the MIU IV ESL & Google Classroom Certification Programs approved by the Pennsylvania Department of Education (PDE)? Yes, the courses are 100% approved by PDE. It is the same approval process as every other ESL & Google Classroom program offered and approved in the State of Pennsylvania. Why is the price for the full six-course ESL Certification & Google Classroom certification programs so low? Some online institutions charge more, but the curriculum approved by the PDE is the same. This course series is delivered online. Because we do not have physical classrooms and buildings, we pass on these savings to the teachers. We want to keep the program affordable for all teachers in the state of Pennsylvania. How long has MIU IV been offering ESL Certification to Pennsylvania teachers? MIU UV in partnership with eAdviser has certified thousands of teachers over the last 20 years. Amid Covid-19, how is the mentoring portion of the program handled? Approved by the Pennsylvania Department of Education, all mentoring will be done online until further notice. Each participant will have an eAdviser assigned to them for the duration of the course and as they need assistance throughout the year. Our ESL eAdvisers will support and guide you to meet all homework and in-classroom learning criteria. What are the PDE approval numbers for the ESL Certification? oESL01 Developing Cultural Awareness and Sensitivity | PDE# 20130201 oESL02 Language Acquisition | PDE # 20130224 oESL03 Literacy Acquisition | PDE# 20130223 oESL04 Observing and Planning Instruction to ELL Students | PDE# 20130207 oESL05 Implementing and Managing Instruction to ELL Students | PDE# 20130213 oESL06 Assessing ESL Students | PDE# 20130217 oGOOGLE CLASSROOM | 20110301 Is there a test required for the issuance of the ESL certification? No. There is currently no test requirement for ESL. Is there a test required for the issuance of the Google Classroom Certification? Yes. Learn the fundamentals of Google Classroom by completing this course. Then when you are comfortable with the material, take the certification exam. $10 Google examination fee.

2. How can PA teachers be eligible for the ESL certificate? The teacher must hold a Pennsylvania Instructional I or Instructional II certificate Is there a prerequisite for PA teachers to be eligible for the Google Classroom Certification program? No. There is no prerequisite. Are credits earned through the ESL & Google Classroom programs accepted towards Level II certification? Yes, MIU IV ESL Program Specialist Certification & Google Classroom Certification credits are PDE approved ACT 48 graduate-level credits. How long is each course?  ESL01 Developing Cultural Awareness and Sensitivity | 8 weeks  ESL02 Language Acquisition | 12 weeks  ESL03 Literacy Acquisition | 8 weeks  ESL04 Observing and Planning Instruction to ELL Students | 8 weeks  ESL05 Implementing and Managing Instruction to ELL Students | 8 weeks  ESL06 Assessing ESL Students | 8 weeks  GOOGLE CLASSROOM CERTIFICATION | 8-12 weeks Are there specific times that I have to be online? No.Both ESL & Google Classroom courses are project-based; there are no specific times that you have to be online. Are classes offered over the summer? Yes.Due to higher demand in Pennsylvania schools, courses are being offered during the summer months to ready teachers for the increased numbers of English Language Learners in the classrooms. How can a full-time teacher complete the field experience? A full-time teacher can complete the field experience requirements by working with an ESL teacher at their school, their district, their IU or at another school. AMID COVID- 19, all mentoring will be done online until further notice. Each participant will have an eAdviser assigned to them for the duration of the course and as they need assistance throughout the year. Our ESL eAdvisers will support and guide you to meet all homework and in-classroom learning criteria. Will I need to take a Praxis exam at the end of the coursework in order to get ESL Certified? No. You will not need to take a Praxis exam to get ESL Program Specialist added to your certificate. Are ESL certified teachers approved to work in all schools in Pennsylvania? Yes. All teachers that hold an ESL Program Specialist Certificate can staff or lead an ESL program at any school (public or private) in Pennsylvania. Do I need a teaching certificate to start the ESL program? Yes. A Pennsylvania Instructional I or II certificate is required to be accepted into the ESL Program Specialist Certification series. This is required by the PDE as this certificate is an add-on ESL certification to your Instructional certification. Both programs may be taken concurrently.

3. Do I earn any continuing professional education (CPE) credits for ESL or Google Classroom programs? Yes. Each course is three graduate level CPE credits (90 Act 48 hours) approved by Pennsylvania Department of Education (PDE). May I purchase graduate equivalency credits through a University program? Yes. Credits may be purchased through Newman University (verified through the Accredited Learning Commission) and are approved for PA Master Equivalency. Only $200 / course. Contact Burr Warne. May I speak with a representative of the program directly? Yes, For more information, please contact: Burr Warne eAdviser Registration & Enrollment bwarne@eadviser.com (603) 502-2323 Cheryl R. Pilch Midwestern Intermediate Unit IV Coordinator of Educational Services cheryl.pilch@miu4.org (724) 458-6700x1224 Email: studentservices@globalclassroom.us Enroll or have questions? (888) 936-8626 | 9am - 6pm M-F | 11am - 3pm Sat & Sun