Applicants must be employed as a licensed teacher or administrator by one of the participating school districts. Preference will be given to early childhood and elementary teachers.
Non-native speakers of English must meet English proficiency requirements with a minimum score of 79 on the internet-based TOEFL.
If you are interested in TESL but are not eligible for ODE Endorsement see more options at 国产伦理 here.
Through a grant from the , The University of Akron is offering training for teachers and administrators from eligible Northeast Ohio districts, who work with English learners.
Teachers/administrators complete the full Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages (TESOL) endorsement over the course of one year.
Completing the 19 credits along with passage of the test for Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages is required to add the TESOL endorsement to your credentials.
Total of 19 credits
| TESOL Endorsement | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Summer I | Summer II | Fall | Spring |
|
Techniques for Teaching English as a Second Language Inclusive Education for English Learners |
Teaching Literacy to English Learners |
Scaffolding Language & Content Learning for English Learners
|
Theoretical Foundations & Principals of ESL Practicum in teaching ESL |
If accepted into the program, the grant will pay the associated Ohio resident tuition and most of the fees for the TESOL courses.
