K-12 ENGLISH AS A NEW LANGUAGE
The requirements in the left-column must be completed by 9/1/2000 (application made and finalized by 12/31/2000) in order to be issued that certification under those requirements. After 9/1/2000, the requirements in the right-hand column will apply.
24:16:08:50 English as a New Language Education Endorsement Program EFFECTIVE 9/1/2000 and THEREAFTER |
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| No previous endorsement available. | 24:16:08:50. K-12 English as a new
language education endorsement program. A K-12 English as a new language education endorsement program requires 18 semester hours of coursework*, to include linguistics, development of curriculum and instruction for new language acquisition, language and culture, program assessment, reading for students with limited English proficiency and an English as a new language methodology course. Study in the developmental characteristics of K-12 learners and a practicum inclusive of K-12 learners is required in addition to the 18 hours, if not previously completed. Verified teaching experience in K-12 new language education program within the five-year period immediately preceding application may be accepted in lieu of the above field experiences at the equivalency of one year’s teaching experience for one semester hour credit for a maximum of three semester hours of the total credit hours required. [Additional coursework and/or field experience may be required to address missing levels in these two areas of developmental characteristics and field experience. The practicum must include two levels from elementary level, middle level , or secondary level and be a minimum of 45 clock hours.] *Separate courses in each topic are not required and one course may address more than one topic. All coursework must be completed with a grade of "C" or higher at an accredited postsecondary institution. Prior approval is required for courses from community college or postsecondary vocational schools. A K-12 English as a New Language Education Endorsement Program may be added to K-8 Elementary, K-8 Elementary/Special Education, 5-8 Middle Level, 7-12 Secondary, and K-12 Education Certificates. |
APPROVAL/RECOMMENDATION FORM
K-12 ENGLISH AS A NEW LANGUAGE EDUCATION ENDORSEMENT PROGRAM
24:16:08:50. K-12 English as a new language education endorsement program. A
K-12 English as a new language education endorsement program requires 18 semester hours of coursework*, to include linguistics, development of curriculum and instruction for new language acquisition, language and culture, program assessment, reading for students with limited English proficiency and an English as a new language methodology course.
Study in the developmental characteristics of K-12 learners and a practicum inclusive of K-12 learners is required in addition to the 18 hours, if not previously completed.
Verified teaching experience in K-12 new language education program within the five-year period immediately preceding application may be accepted in lieu of the above field experiences at the equivalency of one year’s teaching experience for one semester hour credit for a maximum of three semester hours of the total credit hours required.
REQUIRED COURSEWORK
--linguistics
--development of curriculum and instruction for new language acquisition
--language and culture
--program assessment
--reading for students with limited English proficiency
--English as a new language methodology course
OTHER REQUIRED COURSEWORK IF NEEDED TO TOTAL 18 CREDITS
TOTAL CREDIT HOURS ______
ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS
--preparation of candidates that addresses developmental characteristics of K-12 learners
--preparation of candidates that addresses field experiences of K-12 learners