Bilingual Authorization Program Overview

1. Bilingual Authorization Program Overview Dr. Lisa Winstead Bilingual Authorization Coordinator EC 344 lwinstead@fullerton.edu

2. Need for Bilingual Teachers Over 1.5 million students in California are English Learners Majority of EL students speak Spanish Other language groups include Vietnamese, Korean, Chinese Schools need teachers who can communicate with students and their families and serve as a resource to other teachers

3. Although California law discourages bilingual education Parental waivers allow for bilingual programs Dual Language Bilingual Education is becoming more popular All-English instructional settings still require Communication with parents and students Understanding of cultural issues

4. Benefits Associated with Obtaining Bilingual Authorization Increases job opportunities Improves language skills Increases knowledge of cultural heritage Enhances ability to contribute to diverse communities

5. Contributions You Will Make as a Bilingual-Bicultural Teacher Cultural and linguistic knowledge enable important connections with students and families Background experiences promote greater sensitivity to the specific needs of English learners Serve as an important resource to the school and community

6. BILINGUAL AUTHORIZATION, B-AUTH Multiple Subject or Single Subject Credential with bilingual teaching emphasis CSUF offers Bilingual Authorization in Spanish

7. What are the requirements for admission to obtain a Bilingual Authorization? Bachelor’s Degree or Completion of GE requirements with no more than 6 units remaining in your major Admission into Multiple Subject or Single Subject Credential Program Prior CSUF and non-CSUF credential program completers (those from other institutions) may also obtain Bilingual Authorization A schedule of Overview Meetings for Credential Students are available at the following website: http://ed.fullerton.edu/adtep/

8. Spanish Bilingual Authorization For Candidates Starting Spring or Fall 2011 Experienced Team of Instructors National Recognition (NCATE) Many courses integrate bilingual methodology Two additional courses Student teaching in bilingual classroom Spanish language assessment May select a two or a three-semester cohort in the Multiple Subject Program (check with Single Subject Program for their semester options) Begin in the spring or fall of 2011

9. Spanish Bilingual Authorization Course Information Spanish bilingual authorization Two courses (methods and culture) Courses may be applied towards a master’s degree Option of a 2 or 3 semester program (MS program)* Multiple Subject and Single Subject Students beginning after 2011 have the option of pursuing the Bilingual Authorization Asian Bilingual Authorization is not offered at CSUF Check with CSU Long Beach or CSU Northridge if interested *Check with Single Subject Program Contact: mgrant@fullerton.edu

10. Multiple Subject Credential Program Options 2 Semester Program Classes during the day Full time-courses and student teaching Employment not possible May not be able to take additional courses Bilingual Authorization courses may need to be taken during the summer of 2011 or extend program an additional semester. 3 Semester Program Classes in late afternoon and evening Student teaching in 2nd and 3rd semester Allows for part-time employment May take additional courses Bilingual Authorization courses may be offered during the credential program or in summer A good option for Bilingual Authorization

11. Single Subject Credential Program Options Check the Single Subject website for more information. Contact: Maria Grant mgrant@fullerton.edu

12. Tentative Summer 2011 Courses CSU Fullerton may offer the following courses: EDEL/EDSC 446 Methods and Inquiry EDEL/EDSC 541 Culture and Education of Latino Students These courses are open to credential candidates that have been accepted into the credential program as well as CSUF and non-CSUF completers. CSUF and non CSUF completers will be required to take an intake language assessment first. After acceptance, then possibly register through “Extended Education” in order to take these required courses.

13. Getting the Bilingual Authorization, In Summary CSUF credential students take extra courses, conduct student teaching in a bilingual class, and pass language and academic assessments within the required Bilingual Authorization courses (EDEL/EDSC 446 & EDEL/EDSC 541). CSUF and non CSUF credential completers must be assessed for language during an intake interview and then take required courses and their corresponding assessments to get a Bilingual Authorization add-on. NOTE: These courses (446 and 541) are graded courses that can be included in the Master’s Program at CSUF. So, credential students and former completers may think about getting the Master’s Degree as well.

14. Bilingual Authorization via Examination Take and pass three state exams- CSET:LOTE subtests (II or III, IV, & V) More information about these tests may found on the following website: www.ctel.nesinc.com/index.asp You may also check the Commission on Teacher Credentialing website: www.ctc.ca.gov Guage Guage

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16. Thank you and we hope to see you in the Bilingual Authorization Program! Dr. Lisa Winstead Bilingual Authorization Coordinator Lwinstead@fullerton.edu