Teaching English Language Learners in K-12, Post-Baccalaureate Certificate

About the Program

The English Language Learner Licensure graduate certificate provides teachers with the professional preparation to assist English language learners in developing their English language and academic skills in K through grade 12. 

This program is offered residentially for current Purdue West Lafayette graduate students and online for all other applicants.

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Program Requirements

15 Credits Required

Additional Information

Participation in a Professional Conference: Students are required to attend and participate in a state, national, or international conference on English Language Learning (e.g., TESOL, NABE, AAAL, INTESOL, IN K-12 ESL) during enrollment in the program. Students will write a reflection on their participation. Participation includes (a) giving a professional presentation (paper presentation, colloquium, poster, demonstration, or round table discussion); and (b) volunteering to work on a conference committee or to moderate or chair a session.

Online Portfolio: At the end of the licensure program, students will complete an online portfolio. Portfolio sections correspond to Purdue’s ELL Licensure Program Teacher Outcomes and Standards. Products to be included in each section will be developed throughout the program, in each course. Students will also include their reflection on participation in a professional conference as part of the portfolio. Portfolio components will be assessed by means of rubrics that correlate with the TESOL/CAEP Standards. Portfolio components will be compiled in alignment with each course completed for the program, also correlated with the TESOL/CAEP Standards.

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