ESOL+Endorsement+Rules


 * 505-3-.70 ENGLISH TO SPEAKERS OF OTHER LANGUAGES (ESOL) ENDORSEMENT PROGRAM **

** (1) Purpose. ** This rule states field-specific content standards for approving endorsement programs that prepare individuals to teach English to Speakers of Other Languages in grades P-12 and supplements requirements in Rule 505-3-.01. __Requirements and Standards for Approving Professional Education Units and Educator Preparation Programs.__ **(2) Requirements.**

(a) To receive approval, a state-approved professional education unit shall offer this field as an endorsement to any existing level 4 or higher professional teaching certificate or to the service field of Speech and Language Pathology, //School Counselor, School Psychologists, School Media Specialist or to the Leadership field of Educational Leadership.//

(b) The preparation program described in program planning forms, catalogs, and syllabi that address the following standards: 1. Language (a) The program shall prepare candidates who demonstrate an understanding of language as a system, including phonetics, phonology, morphology, syntax, semantics ,and pragmatics, to support English Learners (ELs) in developing proficiency in English language and achieving in the content areas. (b) The program shall prepare candidates who understand and apply theories and research in language acquisition and development to support EL's English language and literacy learning and content-area achievement. 2. Culture (a) The program shall prepare candidates who know, understand, and use major theories and research related to the nature and role of culture in their instruction. They demonstrate understanding of how cultural groups and individual cultural identities affect language learning and school achievement. 3. Planning, Implementing, and Managing Instruction (a) The program shall prepare candidates who know, understand and apply concepts, research, and best practices to plan classroom instruction in a supportive learning environment for ELs. Candidates will be prepared to plan instruction for multilevel classrooms with learners from diverse backgrounds using standards-based ESL and content curriculum. (b) The program shall prepare candidates who know, manage, and implement a variety of standards-based teaching strategies and techniques for developing and integrating English listening, speaking, reading, and writing to communicate for social and instructional purposes. Candidates support ELs’ access to standard-based content and ESL curriculum through academic content and real life experiences. (c) The program shall prepare candidates who are familiar with a wide range of standards-based content materials, resources, and technologies, and choose, adapt, and use them in effective teaching in the academic areas of language arts, mathematics, science, and social studies. 4. Assessment (a) The program shall prepare candidates who demonstrate understanding of various assessment issues as they affect ELs, such as accountability, bias, language proficiency, and accommodation in formal testing situations. (b) The program shall prepare candidates who know and can use a variety of standards-based language proficiency instruments to show language growth and to inform their instruction. They demonstrate understanding of their uses for identification, placement, and reclassification of ELs. (c) The program shall prepare candidates who know and can use a variety of performance-based assessment tools and techniques to inform instruction in the classroom. 5. Professionalism (a) The program shall prepare candidates to demonstrate knowledge of history, research, educational public policy, and current practice in the field of ESL teaching and apply this knowledge to inform teaching and learning.