The ESOL and Bilingual/ESOL programs are offered on-site in Salem. Classes offered off campus are arranged with the school districts in which the classes are offered. Teachers who work out of the district in which the classes are offered may attend classes, space permitting. Classes may also be taken on the campus of Western Oregon University and as online classes when offered. All classes off campus are graduate level classes.
Links
- WOU College of Education ESOL Program
- DEP Registration Form (requires Adobe Acrobat Reader)
- Program Description
- Admission Requirements | ORELA
- Vouchers | Grades
- Course Substitutions
- Applying to TSPC
Oregon Educator Licensure Assessments (ORELA) Test
Prior to taking the practicum, WOU requires a passing score on the
Teacher Standards and Practices Commission (TSPC) requires passing the ESOL ORELA prior to a candidate applying for either Endorsement. The Bilingual/ESOL Endorsement candidates must also meet the language proficiency requirement either through coursework or by passing the appropriate language PRAXIS test.
The Praxis Series is administrated by the Educational Testing Service and information is available on their web page. ORELA information can be found here. Notification of successfully passing the exam must be received by WOU prior to your application being completed.
Vouchers
Vouchers are issued to master teachers for use in classes offered on the WOU campus. Unfortunately, DEP is not able to accept vouchers in lieu of tuition payment due to the special agreement and negotiated low cost offered through your school district. DEP operates on a cost recovery/self-sustaining basis.
Grades
Students have access anytime to their unofficial transcript via the web. (Read the Instructions for requesting transcripts). Grades are not mailed to students.
Official transcripts can be ordered by completing this printable transcript request form online. Be sure to sign the form before faxing or mailing to the Registrar's Office.
Course Substitutions
When an individual has related, graduate level coursework from an institution other than WOU, the courses may be substituted for identified course(s) on the student contract after the academic advisor's review. Official transcripts are required to determine any substitutions.
Application to TSPC for your Endorsement
Request an application packet from TSPC one term before you have completed the program requirements. TSPC requests that with your application (C-1 form) and fee payment, you also send an official transcript from WOU.
Considering that requirements might change, it is prudent to contact TSPC directly. After you have completed the coursework and met the practicum requirement, notify DEP so we may make the recommendation (C-2 form) to TSPC for your endorsement.