CROSS-CULTURAL LANGUAGE AND ACADEMIC DEVELOPMENT (CLAD) CERTIFICATE

1. You must hold an appropriate prerequisite credential or permit. Examples include, but are not limited to:

2. You must complete the Second-Language Requirement* with one of the following options:

*Any option must be satisfied with respect to a single language rather than a combination of languages. There are changes in Title V Regulations anticipated for the Second Language Requirement.

A. Completion of six (6) semester units [or nine (9) quarter units] in coursework that emphasizes the learning of a language other than English with a grade of “C” or better in each course. This requirement must be satisfied with respect to a single language rather than a combination of languages.

B. Completion of three years of high school coursework in a language other than English. The coursework must be taken in grades 9 through 12 with at least a B average.

C. Completion of ninety (90) hours of language training with a grade of “C” or better in a language other than English offered under the auspices of the California Department of Education’s Bilingual Teacher Training Program (BTTP). This training must be verified by a letter signed by an authorized representative of the BTTP program.

D. Successful completion of the training in a language other than English given by the Peace Corps to volunteers preparing to serve in a non-English-speaking country, verified by official Peace Corps documentation.

E. Residence in a non-English speaking country or countries for twelve (12) consecutive months at age 18 or older, verified by passports, work visas, letters from employers, etc.

F. Initial arrival at age 12 or older in the United States after having spent the years from birth to age 12 in a non-English speaking country or countries, verified by a birth certificate, passport, entry visas, etc.

Course Sequence

The following coursework in this sequence is required to obtain the CLAD Certificate if you currently do not hold a credential or certificate to give instructional services to limited- English proficient students*:

*Courses must be taken in this exact order. You must earn a grade of “C” or higher in each course listed above to qualify for the CLAD Certificate.

Units

EDUC 364 3 units

EDML 550 3 units

EDML 552 3 units

EDML 563 3 units

CONVERTING TO CLAD WITH ESL SUPPLEMENTARY AUTHORIZATION

If you currently hold a Supplementary Authorization in English as a Second Language (ESL) or Introductory ESL and you would like to obtain a CLAD Certificate, you need the following:

1. You must hold an appropriate prerequisite credential or permit, as listed under CLAD Certificate Requirements.

2. You must complete the second language requirement as listed under CLAD Second Language Requirements.

3. You must complete EDML 563.

READING CERTIFICATE

The College of Education offers a Reading Certificate Program. Refer to page 219.