Certificate in English as a Second Language: Literacy

This 9-hour certificate in ESL: Literacy is designed to empower teachers with the knowledge and skills necessary to facilitate literacy achievement success for K-12 English language learners. Specifically, this certificate focuses on developing teacher expertise in evidence-based practices linked to oral language development, student success in reading and writing, and related teaching methodologies that support student learning for those learning English as a second language.

Certificate Learning Objectives:

• Demonstrate knowledge and skills of the Performance-Based Standard One for Colorado Teachers: Knowledge of Literacy.
• Demonstrate knowledge and skills of the Teachers of English to Speakers of Other Languages Standards (TESOL).