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Paths to Certification Roundtable Delaware Department of Education Innovations in World Language Certification

DE Critical Needs Subject Areas. ArtBusinessEnglishESOL/BilingualWorld LanguagesLibrariansMathematics. MusicSciencesSpecial EducationTechnical EducationMarketing*Family and Consumer Science*. Short-Term Solutions. International Visiting Teacher ProgramsMOUs withSpainChina (Hanban)Ch

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Paths to Certification Roundtable Delaware Department of Education Innovations in World Language Certification

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    1. Paths to Certification Roundtable Delaware Department of Education Innovations in World Language Certification Dr. Gregory Fulkerson Education Associate World Languages and International Education Breakout Session 5 December 10, 2009

    2. DE Critical Needs Subject Areas Art Business English ESOL/Bilingual World Languages Librarians Mathematics Music Sciences Special Education Technical Education Marketing* Family and Consumer Science*

    3. Short-Term Solutions International Visiting Teacher Programs MOUs with Spain China (Hanban) Checkpoint Charlie (Germany) Greece* Initial Three-Year License with Standard Certificate in a World Language K-12

    4. Long-Term Solutions Alternative Route To Certification (ARTC) Bachelor’s Degree in a “Critical Needs” subject area or closely related field. NOTE: “Native speakers of languages other than English, who have at least a bachelor’s degree in any subject, may now qualify to teach their native language through ARTC. Non-US degrees must be appropriately translated, and candidates must meet all program requirements, including passing the Praxis II (or other equivalent test) approved by the state for world language certification in the target language.”

    5. World Languages and ARTC Applicants must: Hold at least a Bachelor’s Degree Complete ARTC 5-course requirements: Child Development and Classroom Management Reading in the Content Areas Effective Teaching Strategies Diversity in the Classroom World Language Teaching Methods* (STARTALK) Pass Praxis I and Praxis II (French, Spanish) or ACTFL Oral Proficiency Interview (OPI) and Written Proficiency Test (WPT) for all other languages

    6. ACTFL OPI and WPT Levels Roman Alphabet OPI: Advanced-Low WPT: Advanced-Low Non-Roman Alphabet OPI: Advanced-Low WPT: Intermediate-High

    7. 91-Day Provision “Completion of a minimum of 91 days of long-term teaching experience in one assignment” Letter from Superintendent verifying completion of 91 days, regular evaluations and satisfactory performance License granted on 92nd day in a full-time position, with completion of Praxis I and Praxis II (or ACTFL OPI and WPT) Emergency certification until 15 university credits or 225 professional development hours are completed

    8. Teach for America Similar to ARTC Program Differences: Master’s Degree Program track with Wilmington University (more than 15 credit hours) No Critical Need Degree Area Required, but a Bachelor’s Degree is Required Praxis I and Praxis II (or ACTFL OPI and WPT) must be passed before Emergency Certificate granted

    9. Additional Information Gregory Fulkerson, Ph.D. Education Associate World Languages and International Education Delaware Department of Education 401 Federal St., Suite 2 Dover, DE 19901 302.735.4180 gfulkerson@doe.k12.de.us

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