ESOL+Program+Rules


 * 505-3-.18 ENGLISH TO SPEAKERS OF OTHER LANGUAGES (ESOL) EDUCATION PROGRAM **

** (1) Purpose. ** This rule states field-specific content standards for approving programs that prepare individuals to teach English to Speakers of Other Languages (ESOL) 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 for an initial certification program in ESOL, a state-approved professional education unit shall offer a degree program at either the bachelor’s or master’s level and described in program planning forms, catalogs, and syllabi that addresses the following standards published by the Teachers of English to Speakers of Other Languages, Inc.:

1. Language

(a) The program shall prepare candidates who demonstrate understanding of language as a system, including phonetics, phonology, morphology, syntax, semantics and pragmatics, to support ELs as they acquire English language proficiency and achieve in the academic content areas. (b) The program shall prepare candidates who understand and apply theories and research in language acquisition and development to support their ELs’ 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. (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 standards-based ESL and content curriculum and teach language through academic content and real life experiences. (c) The program shall prepare candidates who are familiar with a wide range of standards-based materials, resources, and technologies, and choose, adapt, and use them in effective teaching in the academic areas of ESL, language arts, mathematics, science, and social studies. 4. Assessment (a) The program shall prepare candidates who demonstrate an understanding of various assessment issues as they affect ELs, such as accountability, bias, special education testing, language proficiency, and accommodations 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. Candidates demonstrate an 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 who 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. (b) The program shall prepare candidates to take advantage of professional growth opportunities and demonstrate the ability to build partnerships with colleagues and students’ families, serve as community resources, and advocate for ELs.
 * 1) Planning, Implementing, and Managing Instruction