California Teachers of English Learners (CTEL)

Description:

California Cross-cultural Language and Academic Development (CLAD) certificates authorize instruction to English Learners (EL).  CLAD authorization may be earned either through a sequence of prescribed courses or by successful performance on CTEL Examinations 1, 2, & 3.  (A certificate cannot be obtained by mixing course work with exam passage.)  For in-depth information on CLAD certification, access the Commission on Teacher Credentialing website: http://www.ctc.ca.gov/credentials/leaflets/cl628c.pdf

CSU Long Beach offers a state-approved California Teachers of English Learners (CTEL) program that leads to Cross Cultural Language and Academic Development (CLAD) authorization.

The following courses, taken in any sequence, comprise the CTEL program:

1. EDEL 430.  Social and Cultural Diversity in US Schools  (3)
2. EDEL/EDP/EDSE 439.  SDAIE: Specially Designed Academic Instruction in English
3. LING 329.  Introduction to Language Acquisition (3)
4. EDP 485.Theoretical Foundations of Language Minority Education (3)

Two CTEL courses are offered on campus each fall and two each spring so that candidates can complete the four courses in 2-4 semesters and at their own pace.  (Summer offerings will depend on demand for the courses.)

CTEL program courses may be taken on campus:

1. through regular scheduling by matriculated students; consult the CSULB website (www.csulb.edu) for the schedule of offerings.
2. by non-matriculated students through Open University; contact University College and Extension Services (UCES) for fees, registration information, and schedule of offerings (http://www.uces.csulb.edu/Extension; 562.985.5561).

Prospective candidates should note that CSU Long Beach does not offer on-line CTEL courses.

CSU Long Beach also provides the CTEL certificate program as professional development to districts (or a group of neighboring districts) who establish a class-size cohort of teachers.  To inquire about setting up a district cohort (or joining an existing cohort), please contact the Center for Language Minority Education and Research (CLMER) at 562.985.5806, or email Alex Morales at amorales3@csulb.edu.

Website: http://www.ced.csulb.edu/academic/ctel

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Last update: 6/28/07