New CLAD Certificate: California Teachers of English Learners (CTEL) Program: San Diego, San Francisco, Los Angeles, Irvine, Fresno & Online Courses

As one of the first universities approved by CCTC to offer the CTEL program and in accordance with the California Commission on Teacher Credentialing (CCTC) regulations, Alliant's Graduate School of Education (GSOE) is offering a California Teachers of English Learners (CTEL) Program leading to the CLAD Certification.

The CTEL program consists of 12 semester units (4 courses) of graduate study. Candidates complete the program in two 10-week terms. For the convenience of working professionals, the courses may be taken online with face-to-face meetings at the beginning and end of each term. School districts may also request a cohort model combining on-site and online instruction.
 

Tuition is $525 per course for a total tuition cost of $2,100 for the complete program.

Students completing this CCTC-approved program will receive their CLAD Certificate and are not required to take the CTEL test. (Admissions Documents: After receiving your application, we will contact you regarding completing your admissions process and registering for your classes.)

• CTE 7410 – Theory and Method of Second Language Teaching and Learning
• CTE 7415 – The Assessment and Instruction of English Learners (English Language/Literacy Development and SDAIE)
• CTE 7420 – Principles of Linguistics (Language Structure and Use)
• CTE 7040 – Development of Cross-Cultural Competencies (Culture and Culture Diversity and Culturally Inclusive Instruction)

Applications for the next CTEL session are now being accepted.

• The next regularly scheduled classes begin February 7, 2009. School Districts with teacher cohorts may make arrangements for alternative dates. (Click here for complete schedule and locations.)
• Convenient online classes with campus-based or district-based support.
• All CTEL/CLAD courses may be applied to the TESOL Master’s degree (Articulation requirements and additional fees apply - Inquire with TESOL/CTEL program director.)

Applications Information for the CLAD Certificate/CTEL Program

Madeline Sakurai CTEL Admissions Southern California: San Diego, Los Angeles, Irvine Campuses Phone: (858) 635-4820 Fax: (858) 635-4555 email   Brian Evans CTEL Admissions Northern California:  Fresno and San Francisco Campuses Phone: (559) 253-2235 Fax: (559) 253-2267 email We can arrange a cohort with meetings in your district in combination with online courses for the convenience of your teachers. For further program details and information on forming site-based school district cohorts, please contact the CTEL Program Office CTEL Office: Dr. Mary Ellen Butler-Pascoe, Systemwide Director of CTEL Phone: (858) 635-4662 E-Mail: CTEL@alliant.edu