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Overview of Bilingual Authorization Program for Educators

The Bilingual Authorization Program provides educators with the tools to effectively teach in K-12 bilingual classrooms, addressing the critical shortage of bilingual teachers. This program enriches teachers’ language skills, cultural awareness, and enhances their ability to serve diverse communities. Offered in Spanish and various Asian languages, candidates are required to complete two additional courses and fieldwork. Opportunities for scholarships up to $10,000 are available. For more details, please contact Dr. Lisa Winstead or Dr. Grace Cho.

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Overview of Bilingual Authorization Program for Educators

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  1. Dr. Lisa Winstead and Dr. Grace Cho Bilingual Authorization Coordinators (February 2013) Bilingual Authorization(Dual Language) Program Overview

  2. Reasons for getting a Bilingual Authorization • Shortage of bilingual teachers who can communicate with linguistically and culturally diverse students and their families. • Benefits associated with obtaining a bilingual authorization: • Increases job opportunities • Improves target language skills • Increases knowledge of diverse cultures. • Enhances ability to contribute to diverse communities • Promotes global understanding

  3. BILINGUAL AUTHORIZATION • An additional authorization that allows you to teach in K-12 bilingual classrooms. • Can be added to your Multiple Subject or Single Subject Credential • Requirements: • Two additional classes • Fieldwork • Target language proficiency • Courses may be applied towards a graduate degree

  4. Bilingual Authorization at CSUF • Nationally and state accredited programs (NCATE/CTC) • Experienced Team of Instructors • Bilingual Authorization available • for Multiple Subject or Single Subject credential candidates • in Spanish and in Asian languages (Chinese, Filipino, Hmong, Korean and Vietnamese ) • Multiple Subject credential candidates may select a two or a three-semester cohort • Enrollment in a bilingual cohort is strongly recommended.

  5. Bilingual Authorization Requirements • Spanish bilingual authorization Requirement: • Two courses (methods and culture) • Proof of language proficiency • Meet fieldwork requirement • For more information, contact Dr. Lisa Winstead at (657) 278-8437 or [lwinstead@fullerton.edu] • Asian Bilingual Authorization Requirement: • Two courses (bilingual methods and culture) • Pass CSET: LOTE Subtest III (Language and communication) • Meet fieldwork requirement • Scholarships are available (up to $10,000) • For more information, contact Dr. Grace Cho at (657) 278-3283 or [ gcho@fullerton.edu]

  6. Bilingual Authorization Courses • Spanish Bilingual Authorization Courses: • EDEL/EDSC 446: Methods and Inquiry for Spanish Bilingual Teachers (3 units) • EDEL/EDSC 541: Culture and Education of Latino Students (3 units) • Asian Bilingual Authorization Courses (Pending) • EDSC/EDEL 446: Methods and Inquiry for ______ Bilingual Teachers (3 units) • EDSC/EDEL 541: Culture and Education of ______ Students (3 units) • CSUF courses (TBA) • Courses can be taken from Asian BTEP Consortium (See Asian Bilingual Authorization Coordinator for more information.)

  7. Bilingual Authorization via Examination Option For an alternative route of obtaining a bilingual authorization by taking state examinations, contact the Commission on Teacher Credentialing. • Website: www.ctc.ca.gov

  8. Bilingual Authorization Coordinators • Spanish Bilingual Authorization Coordinator: Dr. Lisa Winstead • Lwinstead@fullerton.edu • Asian Bilingual Authorization Coordinator: Dr. Grace Cho • gcho@fullerton.edu

  9. Thank you and we hope to see you in the Bilingual Authorization Program!

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