ESL Program Specialist Certification Affordable

The mission of the Schuylkill IU 29 ESL Certification Program is to meet the growing EL population with well-prepared ESL instructors and Program Specialists who design excellent instructional opportunities, engage the community, respect diverse cultures and languages, and advocate for excellent education for all students.

Seven courses focused on the day-to-day work of an ESL Program Specialist, especially instructing ELs! Courses are taught by supportive instructors who are also current ESL professionals.

Eighteen Credits of CPE Coursework with a total cost of $1,800, making this program one of the most affordable PDE-Approved certifications in the State of Pennsylvania. The entire program can be completed in one year!

Individuals who complete the necessary seven courses (18 credits) are eligible to apply for this certification. The ESL Program Specialist certification is "added on" to a Level I or Level II teaching certificate issued by PDE. Those who have completed teaching certification (Instructional I or II) will receive a letter verifying completion of the state requirements for the ESL Program Specialist Certificate and may apply to the PA Department of Education for their ESL Specialist Certificate.

This certificate program will help address the growing need for well-prepared educators to deliver essential instruction to Pennsylvania's expanding ESL population.

The ESL certification program is a one-year program that begins in August. The initial course may be taken as a stand-alone course, allowing participants to decide whether to pursue additional courses and obtain the program certificate. Subsequent courses must be taken in sequence. Please note that practicum coursework must be completed concurrently with other ESL courses and is only available to students enrolled in the ESL certification program.

ESL 1 Language, Culture, and Responsive Instructio n (3 Credits)

ESL 2 Theory and Practice in Language Development (3 Credits)

ESL 3 Assessment of English Learners (3 Credits)

ESL 4 Planning and Managing Instruction:
Strategies for the Communicative Classroom (3 Credits)

ESL 5 English Learner Educational Philosophy and Advocacy (2 Credits)

ESL Practicum I (1 Credit) Requires 16 hours of field experience

ESL Practicum II (3 Credits) Requires 33 hours of field experience