CAIU provides a series of PDE-required courses for English as a Second Language Program Specialist certification. Courses are offered for either Continuing Professional Education (CPE) or Graduate Credit (through Shippensburg University) for teachers who wish to add ESL Program Specialist to their current certification. ESL program specialist certification is required to teach ESL classes.
The Certificate Program includes the following components:
I. Developing Cultural Awareness/Sensitivity
Developing Cultural Awareness/Sensitivity - 1 Credit
Diversity in K-12 Classrooms - 2 Credits
II. English Usage and Development of Linguistic Awareness
Language Acquisition I - 1 Credit
Language Acquisition II - 1 Credit
Language Acquisition III - 1 Credit
III. English Language Learners and Support Service Knowledge
Instructional Materials I - 1 Credit
Instructional Materials II - 2 Credits
IV. Assessment and Support for English Language Learners - 3 Credits
Fee:
$200.00 per credit/or credit available through Shippensburg University at their rate