Program Overview
The Post-Baccalaureate Certificate (P.B.C.) in Dual Language Education (DLE) prepares educators to teach and lead DLE programs in PK-12 schools, including bilingual and language immersion programs. As DLE programs continue to expand both nationally and locally, there is a growing need for educators to obtain additional credentials that address specific instructional needs of DLE educators.
Earn a post-baccalaureate certificate in just one year with a 15-credit program designed specifically for literacy educators and coaches of all grade levels.This program focuses on practical application through classroom inquiry and teacher professional development strategies. Students will build leadership capacity to foster collaboration and continuous learning in their school community. Courses are structured to align with participants' teaching schedules and credits (up to 12) can be transferred toward the college's M.Ed. in Reading Specialist Program.
This program is ideal for:
- Educators seeking to enhance their literacy instruction, and classroom coaching expertise
- Teachers aspiring to become instructional coaches or literacy leaders
- Current coaches looking to strengthen their evidence-based practice and equity-focused approaches
Learning Outcomes
Learning Outcomes
- Master evidence-based literacy practices that directly improve student outcomes in diverse classrooms
- Develop effective instructional coaching skills to support and elevate teachers' literacy instruction
- Build expertise in teaching multilingual learners using culturally sustaining and translanguaging practices
- Learn data-driven approaches to assess and address the needs of struggling readers and writers
How to Apply
How to Apply
Information on admissions and application to this program can be found on the University Graduate Admissions website.
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