Bilingual and English as a Second Language (ESL) Endorsement/Approval
Introduction
The Bilingual and English as a Second Language (ESL) Endorsement program offers teachers with a standard Illinois teaching certificate the opportunity to earn an English as a Second Language Endorsement and, if they pass the state language proficiency test, a Bilingual Approval.
Visit the College of Education’s Bilingual and English as a Second Language (ESL) Endorsement Web page for more detailed information about the program.
Courses
| Date | Course Title | College | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| June 16 - July 25, 20245 | CI 472 - Language Proficiency Assessment and ESL Instruction | College of Education | Online Asynchronous |
| June 16 - July 25, 20245 | CI 464 – Bilingualism and Literacy in a Second Language | College of Education | Online Asynchronous |
| June 16 - July 25, 2025 | CI 540 - Linguistics for Teachers | College of Education | Online Asynchronous |
| August 25 - December 5, 2025 | CI 464 – Bilingualism and Literacy in a Second Language | College of Education | Hybrid |
| August 25 - December 5, 2025 | CI 472 - Language Proficiency | College of Education | Online Asynchronous |
| August 25 - December 5, 2025 | CI 481 - Foundations and Current Issues in Educating English Language Learners | College of Education | Online Asynchronous |
| August 25 - December 5, 2025 | CI 482 – Assessment and Instruction: A Multilingual/Multicultural Perspective | College of Education | On campus |
| August 25 - December 5, 2025 | CI 540 - Linguistics for Teachers | College of Education | Online Asynchronous |
| January 12 - May 1, 2026 | CI 464 – Bilingualism and Literacy in a Second Language | College of Education | On campus |
| January 12 - May 1, 2026 | CI 481 – Foundations and Current Issues in Educating English Language Learners | College of Education | On campus |
| January 12 - May 1, 2026 | CI 482 – Assessment and Instruction: A Multilingual/Multicultural Perspective | College of Education | Online Asynchronous |