RIC ESL Content Area Endorsement
This endorsement of a subject area certificate (excluding English and Foreign Languages) is valid for service as a teacher of Limited English Proficient students receiving instruction in the subject content area in a self-contained setting. For special subjects teachers, this endorsement is valid in all grades (PK-12) and for secondary certified teachers, the endorsement is valid in grades 7 through 12. For special education teachers, this endorsement is valid for service at the grade level in which special education certification is held.
The following coursework is required for this endorsement:
RIDE Requirements |
Rhode Island College Courses |
| Socio-Cultural Foundations of ESL Education | TESL 549: Sociocultural Foundations of Language Minority Education (fall/summer) |
| Theories of First and Second Language Acquisition | TESL 539: Language Acquisition and Learning (spring/summer) |
| Curriculum and Methods for Content ESL Instruction | TESL 548: Curriculum and Methods for Content ESL Instruction (Prerequisite: TESL 549 or TESL 539) (spring) |
Further information concerning the ESL Endorsement may be obtained by calling Dr. Nancy Cloud at 456-8789 in the Department of Educational Studies at Rhode Island College.
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