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English Learner Authorization
California statute requires that every teacher who provides instructional services to an English Learner be authorized to provide specialized instruction for those learners. This instruction would either 1) help the learners to understand instruction that is taught only in English, 2) help the learners develop their ability to listen, speak, read and write in English, 3) be provided in the learners' primary language as English is acquired, or 4) be taught in a language other than English for those learners in a dual immersion program. These are more commonly referred to as English Language Development (ELD), Specially Designed Academic Instruction in English (SDAIE) and bilingual instruction.
Different authorizations are available for distinct purposes and credential holders.
- California Teachers of English Learners (CTEL) Programs for the CLAD Authorization
- Bilingual Authorization--BCLAD
- SB 1292 Guidelines for Career Technical Education Teachers and Holders of Services Credentials with a Special Class Authorization
CTEL Programs for the Cross-Cultural Language and Academic Development (CLAD) Authorization
This authorization is for teachers who are prepared out of state and do not have an approved English Learner authorization or for California prepared teachers who earned a Ryan or Standard teaching credentials. The certificate authorizes holders to provide instruction in both English Language Development (ELD) and Specially Designed Academic Instruction in English (SDAIE). The Certificate may be earned by examination or approved coursework.
- CTEL Handbook [MS Word]
- CLAD Leaflet [PDF]
- Tips for CTEL Program Developers and Writers [MS Word]
- Matrix showing Standards and Essential Questions [MS Word]
- CTEL examination information
Program information: contact Jo Birdsell at jbirdsell@ctc.ca.gov.
Application procedures and requirements: contact Information Services at credentials@ctc.ca.gov.
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Bilingual Authorization--BCLAD
Teachers who hold bilingual authorization may provide instruction in the authorized language, in English, in English Language Development (ELD) and Specially Designed Academic Instruction in English (SDAIE). This authorization is a supplement to a Multiple Subject or Single Subject Credential. It may be earned concurrently with the credential or after the initial credential has been earned. Candidates may earn the authorization through examination, approved Multiple Subject/Single Subject programs, or approved programs.
The examination route for this authorization is the CSET: LOTE. Candidates take examinations on language, bilingual methodology and culture of emphasis. These are:
• CSET: LOTE II or III (depending upon the language)
• CSET: LOTE IV - Bilingual Methodology
• CSET: LOTE V - Culture of Emphasis
- Program Standards for Bilingual Authorizationa> [MS Word]
- Examination information (CSET: LOTE) can be found at www.ctcexams.nesinc.com/
For more information
Program information: contact Jo Birdsell at jbirdsell@ctc.ca.gov.
Application procedures and requirements: contact Information Services at credentials@ctc.ca.gov.
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SB 1292 Guidelines
SB1292 Guidelines allow Career Technical Education Teachers and those with Services Credentials with Special Class Authorization to earn an authorization to provide Specially Designed Academic Instruction in English (SDAIE).
As programs prepare their program submissions under the SB1292 Guidelines, Career Technical Education teachers may continue to enroll and complete the currently approved staff development programs.
- 1292 Guidelines [MS Word]
- Coded Correspondence 08-04 [PDF] -- Implementation of Senate Bill 1292 (Chap. 752, Stats. 2006) Guidelines-- English Learner Staff Development for Career Technical Education Teachers and Holders of Service Credentials with a Special Class Authorization
For more information
Program information: contact Jo Birdsell at jbirdsell@ctc.ca.gov.
Application procedures and requirements: contact Information Services at credentials@ctc.ca.gov.
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