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English as a Second Language
Program Information
SETESOL 2007 Regional Conference
Dr. Broady
with Advisees
2007 Film Festival
4TH ANNUAL TRI-STATE DIVERSITY CONFERENCE
Faculty and Student Presentations
Download SETESOL 07 Flyer (pdf)
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Program Contracts are located in
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Welcome to the information page for
teachers who would like to receive more training in
working with students of home languages and cultures
other than English to help each child to achieve
their fullest academic potential.
The Commonwealth of Kentucky is in
great need of skillful and compassionate teacher
leaders for the ever increasing number of
non-English speaking populations entering our public
schools.
Are you ready for the challenge?
Who Should Apply?
The
Georgetown College ESL endorsement program is
designed to help you to pass all "gates" for
licensure and to become a teacher leader in your
school.
The Endorsement program is open to
applicants who are fully licensed (incl.
KTIP) and who qualify for endorsements.
Candidates have to apply for admission to the ESL
program since entrance to the ESL program is not
included in other program admissions such as MA or
Rank I.
We also welcome students who seek to
acquire skills for teaching non-English speaking
students without working towards an endorsement.
Does the Program Present Current
Best Practice?
The newly designed program is
aligned with National Accreditation guidelines and
requirements to represent the best professional
practice in the filed. For detailed information on
Georgetown Colleges policies and procedures please
consult the student handbook. For an information
packet please contact Georgetown College's Education
Department or load the forms from the departmental
website.
The rigorous course work,
experiences, and assessment pieces are carefully
scaffolded to give candidates the skills to pass the
Praxis exam and to meet all standards set forth by
the EPSB. Specifically, the following standards are
met: EPSB Themes, KY Experienced Teacher Standards,
TESOL Standards.
Please review up-to-date information
on Endorsement Requirements and the required Praxis
Exam at:
http://www.kyepsb.net/assessment/endorsement.asp.
Find information on Highly Qualified Facts on:
http://www.kyepsb.net/nclb.asp.
Even though the program is fully
delivered online, the program and course assessments
are classroom-based and expose candidates to the
real world of ESL classrooms. In addition to earning
the endorsement online, the class work itself has a
strong focus on the use of technology to increase
teacher skills.
The entire program can be completed
in Fall, Spring, and Summer if so desired. Note:
Students are responsible for registering and for
passing the Praxis Exam before a recommendation for
endorsement is sent to the EPSB!
It Takes More Than Coursework to
Close the Achievement Gap…
Advocacy
Our Program completers are prepared
to be advocates for immigrant families in their
schools and communities by leading by example. This
charge is grounded in Georgetown College's overall
program model and Conceptual Framework. All students
are expected to meet the Georgetown disposition
standards.
Collaboration Skills
Since program completers will face a
world where K-12 students who do not master the
English language and culture cannot succeed in the
regular classrooms it is imperative that ESL
professionals can successfully collaborate with
mainstream teachers. Most classroom teachers have no
background in ESL and would benefit from
individualized strategies for their ESL students.
It is only in the school-wide
collaboration that a culture of success can be
established. Georgetown College seeks to prepare
leaders who can be part of such a culture and who
are able to "make their case" for each student to
help them all to succeed academically and
culturally. Therefore, program completers are
prepared to be leaders in their school.
Professional Networking
ESL program candidates are required
to be part of the professional community. They are
members of the KY TESOL organization and contribute
to the overall profession by submitting book
reviews, presentation at the conference or other
leadership activities. The program director is also
closely involved in State and National leadership in
the field of TESOL. The 2006 State Conference will
be held at the Georgetown College Conference Center.
Come join us!
Knowledge of Mandates and
Initiatives
The program works closely with
various school districts, the KDE, and the title III
office. New initiatives and mandates are addressed
in coursework to achieve an always current group of
program completers. Courses are modified e semester
if needed.
Dedication and Compassion
Come and join other dedicated
professionals in a program that creates a network
with other teachers and schools for many years to
come. Most importantly, become trained for a career
that can provide much personal satisfaction. Make a
difference in many students' lives!
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