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If you are looking to earn your cross-cultural language and academic development (CLAD) certification, this online CTEL certification program can provide you with the education you need for a successful career as an English teacher. 

Diversity and multiculturalism are at the core of our CTEL teaching credential programs which lead to CLAD certification. To be an expert level teacher, you’ll need to learn how to effectively teach children from many different backgrounds; that’s why the CTEL program and (CLAD) certificate is so important. These advanced level certifications authorize two types of instructions: instruction for English language development (ELD) and specifically designed academic instruction delivered in English (SDAIE).

• English language development, which is also known as English as a second language (ESL) or teaching English to speakers of other languages (TESOL), is mainly aimed to promote the acquisition of listening, speaking, reading, and writing skills of the student.
• Specifically designed academic instruction delivered in English (SDAIE) is designed to increase the level of comprehensibility of the English language in any subject matter, such as math or social science.

For more detailed information, please refer to the  CTC website .  

With the CTEL certificate and CLAD program for California teacher candidates, you’ll learn to approach the challenges of teaching a diverse group of students with trained ease. This teaching credential can provide you with the knowledge and skills needed to teach the English language to individuals from a variety of different backgrounds.

Program Highlights

Online Flexibility

This CTC-approved CLAD certification program is offered online, allowing you to pursue professional development while working towards your English learner authorization certificate. The online teacher credentialing allows you to complete your coursework from a location of your choice.

Showcase Your Skills

As part of the online CTEL certificate program, you will produce a set of major assignments as you move through the expert level certification. These major assignments will demonstrate your competencies in the CTC English learner standards.

Experience in the Field

Academic achievement goes with practical training. In the program you’ll take your online coursework out into the field for valuable experience. What you learn will not only enrich your approach to education, but is prime material to use over the course of your career and in your professional portfolio.

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What scholarship and financial aid options are available.

Private and public scholarships can help you meet the cost of your education, and Alliant offers institutional scholarships for many of our students. Learn more about these scholarship opportunities here . Additional financial aid is available for those who qualify in the form of loans, grants, federal work study, and military aid. Learn more in our  Financial Options Guide .

Are there any special requirements for entry into this program?

Candidates for the English language authorization must possess a valid California teaching credential, clinical rehabilitative services credential with a special class authorization, school nurse services credential with a special teaching authorization in health, children’s center permit (excluding emergency), or child development permit (excluding assistant and associate permit) that authorizes the holder to provide instruction to pupils in preschool, grades K–12, or classes primarily organized for adults. The California basic skills requirement must be met in order for the CLAD/CTEL certificate to be issued.

Who should take the CLAD/CTEL program?

This bilingual authorization program is ideal for:

• Certified educators looking to broaden their professional knowledge and teaching experience with English language learners
• Certified educators instructing K-12 students who have limited English proficiency
• Professionals who prefer the convenience of a completely online teaching format
• Certified educators pursuing a CLAD certification approved by the California Commission on Teacher Credentialing (CTC).  

What can I learn from CTEL California teacher education?

The CTEL teacher certification program is where you develop competency in the area of language structure and use. You will also develop competency in the area of the assessment of English learners. The CTEL California teacher certificate includes an understanding of the teaching of English listening, speaking, reading, writing, and grammar, as well as the principles Specially Designed Academic Instruction in English (SDAIE).

When does the degree program start?

The CTEL California program is an eight-week term program and is open for enrollment during each of those respective enrollment periods. Learn more with our eight-week term  academic calendar .

How long does it take to complete the program?

The CTEL/CLAD Certificate is a 12-unit program, and takes between 16 and 32 weeks (two and four, eight-week terms) to complete, depending on the number of courses taken each term.

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CLAD Through CTEL

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Teachers in need of earning their English Language Learners (EL) Authorization.

What You'll Learn

• The relationship between culture/cultural diversity and academic achievement/development
• Language systems, forms and functions
• Factors that impact second language development
• Effective assessment tools and strategies for English Learners
• Second language acquisition
• Methods for academic content instruction

What You Can Do With This Certificate

Teaching positions are available in both private and public schools.

Professional Licensure and Certification

University of California programs for professions that require licensure or certification are intended to prepare the student for California licensure and certification requirements. Admission into programs for professions that require licensure and certification does not guarantee that students will obtain a license or certificate. Licensure and certification requirements are set by agencies that are not controlled by or affiliated with the University of California and licensure and certification requirements can change at any time.

The University of California has not determined whether its programs meet other states’ educational or professional requirements for licensure and certification. Students planning to pursue licensure or certification in other states are responsible for determining whether, if they complete a University of California program, they will meet their state’s requirements for licensure or certification. This disclosure is made pursuant to 34 CFR §668.43(a)(5)(v)(C).

Completion Requirements

To earn the CLAD through CTEL certificate, individuals must complete all six courses listed below for a total of 18 quarter units, with a grade of B or better; or participants may combine passed CTEL subtests with coursework to meet all requirements.

• EDUC X426.A - Orientation: CLAD through CTEL (credit)
• EDUC X426 - Culture and Inclusion (4 units)
• EDUC X426.1 - Language and Language Development (4 units)
• EDUC X426.2 - Assessment of English Language Learners (3 units)
• EDUC X426.3 - Foundations and Methods of English Language/Literacy Development and Content Instruction (6 units)
• EDUC X426.9 - CTEL Portfolio (1 unit)

Earning the CLAD through CTEL certificate through UCR carries an added benefit that very few programs offer; the “blended” option. Instead of having to pass all subtests of the CTEL exam or complete all of the required coursework to become certified, this “blended” option allows you the flexibility to combine CTEL exams with UCR coursework.

Blended Option

Everyone must complete Orientation and Portfolio

Earning the Certificate

Prior to enrolling, please ensure that you meet the following minimum requirements:

• CLAD/CTEL orientation
• Bachelor's degree or higher from an accredited institution
• Cumulative GPA of 3.0 or higher
• Multiple Subject
• Single Subject
• Education Specialist Level I or II
• Education Specialist Preliminary or Clear
• Speech-Language Pathology or Clinical or Rehabilitative Services with a Special Class Authorization
• School Nurse Services Credential with Special Teaching Authorization in Health
• Visiting Faculty Permit
• Children's Center Permit (excluding emergency)
• Child Development Permit (excluding Assistant or Associate Permits)

Applying for Candidacy: Your first step is to enroll in the Orientation course, EDUC X426.A. This course is open year-round and is comprised of a brief, 40-minute PowerPoint presentation and a mini-quiz. An application is also required to start the program. The application is only available to students enrolled in the Orientation course.

Additional Details

Application.

18 Academic Unit(s)

• EDUC X426.A Orientation: CLAD Through CTEL
• EDUC X426 Culture and Inclusion
• EDUC X426.1 Language and Language Development
• EDUC X426.2 Assessment of English Language Learners
• EDUC X426.3 Foundations of English Language Development and Methods for Content Instruction
• EDUC X426.9 CLAD Through CTEL Portfolio

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Program: California Teachers of English Learners (CTEL) Authorization

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Program Description

The California Teachers of English Learners (CTEL) program is specifically designed for credentialed teachers who are seeking the English Learner Supplemental Authorization to effectively work with English learners in K-12 classrooms in California. The program includes language structure and use, first and second language development and their relationship to academic achievement, assessment of English learners, foundations of English language and literacy development and content instruction, and culture and cultural diversity and their relationship to academic achievement and culturally inclusive instruction. Program completers will be authorized to provide English Language Development (ELD) and Specially-Designed Academic Instruction in English (SDAIE) to English learners in K-12 classrooms.

Program Requirements

1. prerequisite.

• Valid Teaching Credential

2. Requirements

• Application to the Credential Office .
• Maintain a 3.0 GPA in all program courses.
• Earn a grade of “C” or higher in all program courses.
• Successfully complete the CTEL program portfolio.

3. Required Courses (12 units)

AAS 417 / AFRS 417 / ARMN 417 / CHS 417 / ELPS 417 Equity and Diversity in Schools (3)

CHS 433 Language Acquisition of the Chicana/o and ESL Speakers (3) or LING 427 Languages in Contact (3)

ENGL 301 Language and Linguistics (3)

SED 525ELD English Language Development Methods (3) *

*Must be taken as the final course in the program.

Total Units Required: 12

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For more information about this program, please contact [email protected] .

Department of Secondary Education Chair: Julie Gainsburg Education (ED) 1208 (818) 677-2580

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Orientation: CLAD Through CTEL

The CLAD Through CTEL Orientation provides individuals interested in the English Learner Added Authorization (CLAD) Through CTEL Program with a clear understanding of the entire program, including its scope and goals, requirements, standards, the procedures that affect competencies, and field experience(s) in order to earn a California English Learner Added Authorization. It is mandatory for applicants entering Extension's English Learner Added Authorization (CLAD) Through CTEL program. It is mandatory for applicants entering Extension’s Intercampus Education Consortium English Learner Added Authorization (CLAD) Through CTEL program.

Note:  Participants must have an application on file prior to enrolling in this course. You can call Student Services at 858-534-3400 and register over the phone for this course until the day before the scheduled start. You must register for this course with the Pass/Fail Grade Option. If you take the course with the Not For Credit (NFC) option you must retake the course at your own expense in order to be eligible for a English Learner Added Authorization.

Course Number:  EDUC-31300 Credit:  0.00 unit(s)

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Amy Duncan, B.S., is a Program Manager for Education and Community Outreach at UC San Diego Extension and has a career history of K-6 Education Leadership in the UK.

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CTEL Portfolio

Enrollment is limited to students who have completed EDUC 804.1, EDUC X 426, EDUC X 426.1, EDUC X 426.2, and EDUC X 426.3 and been approved for the CLAD through CTEL program.

What you can learn.

• Bring together learning and field experiences from the other CTEL courses in a cohesive manner
• Explore how to include organized reflections and evidence of knowledge, skills, and abilities into your portfolio

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Summer 2024 schedule.

Enrollment in this course is only for those who are seeking to obtain the CLAD-CTEL authorization on a CA teaching credential or are doing it for professional development. This course is not part of the TESOL program. Internet access required.

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English Learner Added Authorization (CLAD) Through CTEL

The online English Learner (CLAD) Through CTEL program is designed for candidates to earn a English Learner Added Authorization for a California Teaching or Service Credential. This program reflects standards adopted by the California Commission on Teacher Credentialing for English Learner (CLAD) Through CTEL Programs. Combined CTEL exam test scores and coursework option is available.

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The Reading and Literacy Added Authorization prepares teachers in reading and literacy using a solid curriculum that expands their basic assumptions and knowledge of reading foundations, reading assessment, reading research, reading intervention, reading strategies and the design of effective literacy models.

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Course level:  Continuing Teacher Education

This course examines language structure, second language acquisition theories, the nature of cognitive and affective language development, and sociocultural and political factors affecting language development. An analysis of the theories, models, processes, and stages of language acquisition will also be covered. 

In order for the University of Phoenix to issue Crosscultural, Language, and Academic Development (CLAD) Institutional Recommendation a candidate must meet the following requirements:

• All coursework for certification must have been completed within the last five (5) years.
• Candidates must earn a grade of C or better on all coursework for certification. Grades of C- will not be accepted for certification. 
• A candidate must complete a minimum of one CTEL course with the university.

This course is designed specifically for holders of a valid California Teaching Credential (or equivalent, see below) seeking a California English Learner Authorization and Cross-cultural, Language and Academic Development (CLAD) Certificate

Prerequisites

This course requires the student to have a valid California Teaching Credential, Single Subject, Multiple Subject, Life, Preliminary, Speech-Language Pathology or Clinical or Rehabilitative Sciences Credential with Special Class Authorization, School Nurse Services Credential with a Special Teaching Authorization in Health, Visiting Faculty Permit, Children's Center Permit (excluding emergency) or Child Development Permit (excluding Assistant and Associate Permits) that authorizes the holder to provide instruction to pupils.

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PLEASE NOTE:  The following are not appropriate prerequisite credentials or permits: Emergency Permits, Provisional Internship Permits, Short-Term Staff Permits, District Intern Credentials, University Intern Credentials, Exchange Credentials Sojourn, Certified Employee Credentials, or Services credentials without a special class authorization.

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