Bilingual and English as a Second Language (ESL) Endorsement/Approval
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.
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| Date | Course Title | College | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| May 13 - June 7, 2024 | CI 481 - Foundations and Current Issues in Educating English Language Learners | College of Education | Hybrid |
| May 13 - June 7, 2024 | CI 482 – Assessment and Instruction: A Multilingual/Multicultural Perspective | College of Education | Hybrid |
| June 10 - July 19, 2024 | CI 464 – Bilingualism and Literacy in a Second Language | College of Education | Online Asynchronous |
| June 10 - July 19, 2024 | CI 472 - Language Proficiency Assessment and ESL Instruction | College of Education | Online Asynchronous |
| June 10 - July 19, 2024 | CI 540 - Linguistics for Teachers | College of Education | Online Asynchronous |
| August 26 - December 6, 2024 | CI 464 – Bilingualism and Literacy in a Second Language | College of Education | Online Asynchronous |
| August 26 - December 6, 2024 | CI 481 - Foundations and Current Issues in Educating English Language Learners | College of Education | Online Asynchronous |
| August 26 - December 6, 2024 | CI 482 – Assessment and Instruction: A Multilingual/Multicultural Perspective | College of Education | On campus |
| August 26 - December 6, 2024 | CI 540 - Linguistics for Teachers | College of Education | Online Asynchronous |
| January 13 - May 2, 2025 | CI 472 - Language Proficiency Assessment and ESL Instruction | College of Education | TBD |