ESL CADRE TEACHER TRAINING OPPORTUNITY

The West Virginia Department of Education is pleased to partner with Marshall University (MU), to offer a an ESL Cadre professional development program for teachers interested in working with students from a diverse language and cultural background.

From Fall 2011 through 2013, Cadre members will receive training through MU courses to be completed through an on-line program and a 3 credit hour ESL practicum experience (for more information regarding the course schedule see page 2 of the application or contact Dr. Nega Debela (304) 746-8931 or ). Upon completion, cadre members will receive an ESL endorsement through this tuition free program.

Training is available for K-12 teachers/administrators. A maximum of 40 participants (limit 2 per county) will be accepted into the program. This experience is crucial for any educator working in today’s diverse classroom.

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APPLICATION FORM

Name: ______

Address:______

City______State______Zip______

Home Phone:______School:______

Email: ______County: ______

Level/ Subject taught: ______

Signature of Cadre Applicant:

______Date: ______

Signature of County Title III Director:

______Date: ______

Please write a short statement on the back of this application form telling why you wish to participate in this program and what you hope to gain from the program. Please email or fax the completed form no later than June 3, 2011 to:

WV Dept. of Education

Attn: Deb Ray

Fax: 304-558-6268

Name: ______

I wish to participate in the ESL Cadre because…

MARSHALL UNIVERSITY GRADUATE COLLEGE

PLAN OF STUDY: English as a Second Language Certificate Program

CISL 550 / Second Language Acquisition / Fall, Spr, Smr / 3
CISL 551 / Linguistics for ESL / Fall, Spr, Smr / 3
CISL 552 / Intercultural Comm. In the ESL classroom / Fall, Spr, Smr / 3
CISL 653 / Methods & Materials for ESL: Development / Fall, Spr, Smr / 3
CISL 654 / Methods $ Materials for ESL: Literacy Acquis. / Fall, Spr, Smr / 3
CISL 655 / Practicum for Teaching ESL / Fall, Spr, Smr / 3
Elective / Certificate Students must select one of the
following:
CIEC 530, CIEC 534, CIEC 600, CIEC 635,
CIEC 660 / Fall, Spr, Smr / 3