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Assessment and Evaluation
Bilingual
(18 graduate credit hours)
1. Foundations in Language Minority Education
2. Assessment of Language Minority Students
3. Methods and Materials for Teaching English as a Second Language
4. Cross Cultural Education
5. Methods and Materials for Teaching Bilingual Students
6. One elective course (see list of elective courses)
*You must also pass the Language Proficiency Exam.
Cultural Diversity
ESL
(18 graduate credit hours)
1. Foundations in Language Minority Education
2. Assessment of Language Minority Students
3. Methods and Materials for Teaching English as a Second Language
4. Cross Cultural Education
5. Introduction to Linguistics OR Reading in a New Language: Linguistic Considerations (Bilingualism and Reading: Linguistic Considerations)
6. One elective course.
ESL and Bilingual
(18 graduate credit hours)
1. Foundations in Language Minority Education
2. Assessment of Language Minority Students
3. Methods and Materials for Teaching English as a Second Language
4. Cross Cultural Education
5. Methods and Materials for Teaching Bilingual Students
6. Reading in a New Language: Linguistic Considerations (formerly Bilingualism and Reading: Linguistic Considerations)
OR Introduction to Linguistics
*You must also pass the Language Proficiency Exam.
Bilingual Special Education
Option A: If you hold an early childhood (04), elementary (03), or high school (09) certificate and have ESL or bilingual approval or endorsement, you need the following three courses:
1. Characteristics of Learning Disabilities
2. Assessment of Monolingual and Limited English Proficient Children with Disabilities
3. Instructional Methods for Students with Learning Disabilities
Option B: If you hold a Special Education Certificate, you need the following courses:
1. Theoretical Foundations of Bilingual/ESL Special Education
2. Assessment for Monolingual and Limited English Proficient Children with Disabilities
3. Curricular and Behavioral Considerations for Limited English Proficient Learners
You can obtain ISBE Form 73-67, Request for Bilingual Special Education Approval, from the Certification Office in Springfield or the Illinois Resource Center. Questions concerning both programs may be directed to Jolene Reddy, Division of Professional Certification, 100 North First Street, Springfield, Illinois 62777, or telephone (800) 845-8749.
Electives
Elective courses offered:
• Reading in a New Language: Linguistic Considerations (formerly Bilingualism and Reading: Linguistic Considerations)
• Technology Instruction for Linguistically and Culturally Diverse Students
• Dual Language Instruction
• Developing Multicultural Awareness and Literacy Through Children's Literature
* Language Proficiency Exam
You must also pass the Language Proficiency Exam in the non-English language to be taught. For test dates, please call the Illinois State Board of Education, Division of Professional Certification, 100 North First Street, Springfield, Illinois 62777, at (800) 845-8749.
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