The ESL/Bilingual Endorsement Program prepares licensed K-12 teachers to work more effectively with their linguistically and culturally diverse students.  The content of the program courses addresses the endorsement requirements and TSPC standards established by the Oregon Teacher Standards and Practices Commission (TSPC).

While the program is designed for teachers to add the endorsement to a license, other education professionals and paraprofessionals, including school administrators, counselors, school psychologists, speech and language pathologists, and instructional assistants, can benefit from the content of the courses.
What you gain:

• Mastery of competencies and skills
  Function more effectively in your diversified classroom

• Network and resources
  Broaden your professional base by linking with others in the field and accessing valuable resources

• Quality instruction
  Learn from qualified school-based practitioners and Portland State faculty currently implementing and studying aspects emphasized in the program

• Practical experience
  Apply classroom ideas to actual field practice at the level of your current teaching license through a final practicum experience

• TSPC ESL/Bilingual Endorsement
  Qualify for a TSPC ESL/Bilingual Endorsement after completion of all program requirements

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