Teach Bilingual CA

The grant goal is to increase the number of teachers adding a Bilingual Authorization (previously called BCLAD) to their teaching credential. Ultimately this will get more teachers to return to bilingual and multilingual classes once the Bilingual Authorization is achieved.

“Amidst Teacher Shortage New Funds Help Districts Train More Bilingual Teachers” EdSource, Oct 2, 2018

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Why join this grant opportunity

California has a growing population of students whose primary language is not English.  The Bilingual Teacher Professional Development Program (BTPDP) enables teachers to earn a Bilingual Authorization (previously called BCLAD) to help meet the needs of English Learners.  This program is tailored to recruit and authorize future bilingual educators.  If you currently hold a BCLAD, you will not need to obtain a Bilingual Authorization as it is already recognized to teach bilingual classes.

The approach of the multi-region, multi-county BTPDP Consortium approach is to assist in meeting the demands of rural, remote, and underserved portions of each county.  Kern, Kings, Monterey, San Luis Obispo, Santa Barbara, and Ventura Counties are included in the Consortium.  

San Luis Obispo County Office of Education is the hub for the Bilingual Teacher Professional Development Program Grant in partnership with these five counties.  Currently all six counties are experiencing shortages of teachers in hard to fill categories, such as teachers possessing a Bilingual Authorization teaching in bilingual classrooms. This shortage impacts all grade levels and subject areas as well as special education.

Are you interested in obtaining your Bilingual Authorization in Spanish? Let us know here!

You must to the college program separately from the grant on your own.

Candidates who need only one or two courses or tests can also apply to the grant.

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Tuition assistance is available to add a Bilingual Authorization to existing CA Teaching Credentials.  Coursework, tuition or required testing will be covered if accepted to the Bilingual Teacher Professional Development Program (BTPDP) Grant.  See all the pathways to obtain a bilingual authorization under the Grant Info tab. Listed below are some 8-week intensive or online program options.

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Cal Poly ~ Spanish Authorization for Bilingual Educators (SABE) Program

*Three courses offered, one per quarter, starting in Fall of 2019
*CSET Test III in Spanish required for program entry
*Register Here for CSET Test
*Must apply to Cal Poly by July 1, 2019 (After this date, check with school)
*Grant will provide tuition assistance
*Must apply to TeachBilingualCA Grant and Cal Poly separately
Program Info

UCLA ~ 8 Week Summer Intensive for Bilingual Authorization – Spanish

*Pre and post work along with face to face class completed during 8 weeks from June 24-August 16, 2019
*No CSET Required – Must Pass Interview for Spanish Proficiency
*Mostly online with only 10 days of Face To Face July 8-19, 2019
*Must apply to UCLA by May 31, 2019 (After this date, check with school)
*UCLA Summer Hostel Option: http://summer-hostel.hhs.ucla.edu/
*Grant will provide tuition assistance
*Must apply to TeachBilingualCA Grant and UCLA separately
Program Info

UCR ~ Bilingual Authorization (BILA) ONLINE PROGRAM

*Can either complete all courses or combine with passing score on either CSET Test IV and V (see program options)
*CSET Test III in Spanish required for program entry
*Register Here for CSET Test
*Course sign up is ongoing throughout the year
*Grant will provide tuition assistance
*Must apply to TeachBilingualCA Grant and UCR separately
Program Info

CSU Monterey Bay Bilingual Authorization Program

*Hybrid classes (face-to-face and online)
*Courses offered 5 weeks (Mon-Wed) in summer session June 23-July 23, 2019
*May take all 3 courses in summer or continue in fall or spring
*The CSET Test III in Spanish needs to be passed prior to completion of program
*Must apply to CSUMB by May 15, 2019 (After this date, check with school)
*Grant will provide tuition assistance
*Must apply to TeachBilingualCA Grant and CSU Monterey Bay separately
Program Info

Cal State Bakersfield Bilingual Authorization Program

*Courses offered in summer session 2019
*CSET Test III in Spanish required for program entry
*Register Here for CSET Test
*Must apply to CSUB by May 17, 2019 (After this date, check with school)
*Grant will provide tuition assistance
*Must apply to TeachBilingualCA Grant and Cal State Bakersfield separately
Program Info