MARION — Indiana Wesleyan University-National & Global is excited to partner with the Indiana Teachers of English Language Learners (I-TELL) Project to provide a pathway for English Language Learners Licensure in the state of Indiana. Through a grant from I-Tell, current teachers can use I-TELL scholarships for English Language Learners Licensure at IWU for free.
This partnership will eliminate the financial burden of ELL licensure for Indiana teachers and help respond to the high demand for ELL teachers across the state.
“We’re excited to see how this partnership with I-TELL increases opportunities for classroom teachers who want to deepen their teaching abilities and work closely with English language learners,” says IWU Director of Academic Operations Tony Hembrock. “This grant will help us enable teachers across the state to achieve an affordable pathway to ELL Licensure.”
IWU’s English as a New Language certificate program is designed for current teachers seeking licensure in the English Learners (EL) P-12 area. It can be completed 100% online in approximately 12 months. Candidates in the program will complete a 15-credit-hour program that is aligned to the TESOL Association’s professional standards and the Council for the Accreditation of Teacher Education’s advanced-level program standards.
They will engage in inquiry, research, dialogue, team learning, reflection, problem-based learning, collaboration, and standards-based assessment from a comprehensive P-12 perspective.
Course instruction is designed to model best practices and procedures in the classroom, equipping teachers to help their students learn through culturally responsive teaching, ethics and faith, and research and technology tools. Candidates will participate in field experiences to apply their knowledge on a practical level, ensuring a complete understanding of course material.
Although the English as a New Language certificate program is designed for currently licensed teachers looking to add EL certification, IWU is also working to establish a Transition-to-Teaching program that will allow candidates seeking initial teacher licensure to become licensed as an English Language Learner Teacher.
To learn more about the opportunities provided by the I-TELL grant, visit indwes.edu/I-TELL.
