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English to Speakers of Other Languages (ESOL)
and Bilingual/ESOL endorsements

The Division of Teacher Education offers endorsements in ESOL and Bilingual/ESOL. The program leads to an add-on endorsement to an Oregon teaching license and can be completed in three ways:

1. By itself

2. In conjunction with an undergraduate program

3. In conjunction with a graduate program

Important links:

• Program mission and learning outcomes
• Information for undergraduate and post-baccalaureate students
• Information for graduate students
• Courses offered in school districts (on-site)
• ESOL practicum policy
• ESOL mentor observation form
• Practicum guide for adding an ESOL or ESOL/Bilingual Endorsement
• Information about ESOL ORELA exam and study sessions

Important announcement about testing: As of Sept. 1, 2009, TSPC only accepts scores for the ORELA English to Speakers of Other Languages (ESOL) exam in partial fulfillment of the ESOL endorsement. ESOL Praxis scores are no longer accepted (unless candidates passed the ESOL Praxis prior to Sept. 1, 2009). Candidates for the ESOL endorsement are required to pass both subtests of the ESOL ORELA exam -- Subtest I: Foundations of ESOL (004), and Subtest II: ESOL Assessment and Instruction (005). For more information, please visit http://www.orela.nesinc.com/ Click here for information on ESOL ORELA exam study sessions for WOU students.

ESOL-Morelia Summer Program for Educators Study in colonial Morelia, Mexico, in a program designed for educators who are working toward ESOL or ESOL/Bilingual endorsement. 2010 Program Session 1: July 3-25 Culture and Community in the ESOL/Bilingual Classroom (substitutes for ED483D or ED683) Session 2: July 24-August 15 Biliteracy in the ESOL/Bilingual Classroom (substitutes for ED492D or ED692) 3 week options: one ESOL class and 20 hours of Spanish 6 week options: one ESOL class and 80 hours of Spanish OR two ESOL classes and 40 hours of Spanish More information: Karie Mize, 503-838-8724 2010 flyer coming soon!

Bilingual/ESOL Endorsement and Bilingual Teacher Initiative

Requirements for the Bilingual/ESOL endorsement are the same as the ESOL endorsement except that to be endorsed as Bilingual/ESOL a candidate must show foreign language proficiency by completing at least 6 credits upper division foreign language coursework or by passing the Praxis II Language Specialization exams.

 

The Bilingual Teacher Initiative recruits, retains and recognizes bilingual students in teacher preparation programs at WOU. A variety of support services and opportunities are offered students pursuing the Bilingual/ESOL Endorsement, who are known as Bilingual Fellows. Link to learn more.

 

Program advisers

Students with surnames A-L	Students with surnames M-Z
Dr. Maria Dantas-Whitney 503-838-8636 . Ed 202N dantasm@wou.edu	Dr. Karie Mize 503-838-8724 . Ed 103 mizek@wou.edu

Program faculty

A student's words... "The (ESOL) program has equipped me with crucial skills that I have been able to use in my student teaching placement. I have learned so much about ELLs (English Language Learners) and how to make my students feel more comfortable in the classroom. I feel well-prepared to enter into the teaching profession and implement valuable and effective strategies. - Megan McCann

Dr. Maria Dantas-Whitney

503-838-8636 . Ed 202N

dantasm@wou.edu

 

Dr. Carmen Caceda

503-838-8409 . Ed 163

cacedac@wou.edu

 

Dr. Karie Mize

503-838-8724 . Ed 103

mizek@wou.edu

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