Multiple Subject Teaching Credential/BCLAD -2042 Emphasis in Spanish

Bilingual, Crosscultural, Language and Academic Development (BCLAD) Certificate

BCLAD Certificates authorize instruction to English Learners (EL). For a summary of all documents that authorize instruction to EL students, the section below lists the types of instruction authorized by BCLAD Certificates. Each type of instruction is defined below.

Types of Instruction to English Learners Authorized by the BCLAD Certificate

• Instruction for English Language Development (ELD)
• Specially Designed Academic Instruction Delivered in English (SDAIE)
• Content Instruction Delivered in the Primary Language

With most prerequisite credentials, English Language Development (ELD) and instruction for primary language development are authorized at preschool and grades K-12. With a Children's Center Instructional Permit or a Children's Center Supervision Permit, ELD and instruction for primary language development are limited to the programs authorized by the permit. With a Designated Subjects Teaching Credential in adult education, ELD and instruction for primary language development are limited to classes organized primarily for adults. With all prerequisite credentials or permits, Specially Designed Academic Instruction Delivered in English (SDAIE) and content instruction delivered in the primary language are authorized in subjects and grade levels of the prerequisite credential or permit.

Definitions of Types of Instruction
Instruction for English language development (ELD) means instruction designed specifically for EL students to develop their listening, speaking, reading, and writing skills in English. This type of instruction is also known as English as a Second Language (ESL) or Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages (TESOL).

Specially Designed Academic Instruction Delivered in English (SDAIE) means instruction in a subject area, delivered in English, that is specially designed to provide EL students with access to the curriculum.

Content Instruction Delivered in the Primary Language means instruction for EL students in a subject area delivered in the students' primary language.

Course Requirements:

1. Completion of Liberals Studies Major with grades of C or higher in all coursework.
2. Completion of the following courses in SOLES:
   

 

Prerequisite Course:
English 318E Development of the English Language (3)

Multiple Subject Coursework and Field Experiences
It is recommended that courses be taken in the following order. Student must be accepted in to the credential program prior to beginning EDUC 384C. All core, major and professional courses (Including four hour on-line technology workshop) must be completed prior to student teaching.

EDUC 381C Multicultural and Philosophical Foundations of Education (3)
Field Requirement: 5 hours of service learning, 5 hours of classroom observation

EDUC 342 Psychological Foundations and Teaching Models in Bilingual Classrooms (3)
Field Requirement: 8 hours of classroom observation

EDSP 389 Healthy Environments and Inclusive Education (3)
Field Requirement: 10 hours of observation

EDUC 384C Methods of Teaching English Language and Academic Development (3)
Field Requirement: 20 hours of service learning

EDUC 385P Elementary Curriculum Methods (6)
Field Requirement: 50 hour practicum

EDUC 383P Methods of Teaching Reading and Language Arts (3)
Field Requirement: 50 hour practicum

EDUC 490P Student Teaching for the Multiple Subject Credential (10)
Field Requirement: 16 weeks, full time

EDUC 490S Student Teaching Seminary for the Multiple Subject Credential (2)

Additional Credential Requirements