Teach Bilingual CA

  The goal of the grant 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.

The Bilingual Teacher Professional Development Program (BTPDP) Grant ended June 30, 2021. The grant helped fund 272 educators (teachers, paraeducators, and administrators) from six counties with professional development and support to complete Bilingual Authorizations in Spanish. Thanks to all who completed this grant program.
“I believe I am now a better prepared and better informed bilingual educator as a result of completing this program. I learned strategies that I am now implementing in my own classroom, such as El Dictado. Furthermore, my passion for bilingual education has grown as a result of participating in this program and I have a better understanding of the history and importance of bilingual education. I am proud to be a bilingual educator! I would absolutely recommend this program to other teachers. It has been without a doubt one of the best educational decisions I have made in my career.”
 
“I would like to thank you all for this amazing opportunity. I was able to practice my Bilingual skills in an academic setting, putting my skills to test so to speak. I have gained a lot of knowledge, and confidence and now have a new door waiting to be opened if I so choose to make the switch to a Dual Immersion School.”
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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 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.

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.

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

The Bilingual Teacher Professional Development Program (BTPDP) Grant ended June 30, 2021.

Pathways to Obtain a Bilingual Authorization

Option 1: Complete Course Work in Approved Program

Complete coursework through an approved Bilingual Authorization Program (usually consists of three courses).

Grant will pay program tuition and $500 scholarship for the CTC issued Bilingual Authorization. 

Option 2: Passing Scores on CSET Spanish Subtest III, IV, and V

Passage of the California Subject Examinations for Teachers (CSET): Languages Other than English (LOTE) Test, Section III (Spanish), IV (Bilingual Methodology), and V (Culture)

Grant will pay $500 for CSET Tests III, IV, and V registration fees, prep courses and study materials and $500 scholarship for the CTC issued Bilingual Authorization.

OPTION 3: COURSEWORK COMBINED WITH PASSING SCORES ON CSET

Refer to California Teaching Commission (CTC) for more information on combining tests and courses to obtain Bilingual Authorization.

 Grant will pay course tuition and fees pending each individual circumstance and $500 scholarship for the CTC issued Bilingual Authorization.

Cal State Bakersfield Bilingual Authorization Program

*Check with CSU Bakersfield for current program options. The grant ended 6/30/21 for funding but the program still is available for students who want to pay for their authorizations.
*Passing the CSET Spanish III is now required for admission. While testing is currently postponed due to the COVID-19 pandemic, we have been informed that there should be testing slots available this summer.
*You may also find it useful to refer to our program website
Program Info

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

*Check with Cal Poly for current program options. The grant ended 6/30/21 for funding but the program still is available for students who want to pay for their authorizations.
*Classes are offered online and three courses are required to be completed
*For more information contact Dr. Ronan
*Must apply to TeachBilingualCA Grant and Cal Poly separately
Program Info

CSU Monterey Bay Bilingual Authorization Program

*Check with CSU Monterey Bay for current program options. The grant ended 6/30/21 for funding but the program still is available for students who want to pay for their authorizations.*Hybrid classes (face-to-face and online)
*The CSET Test III in Spanish needs to be passed prior to completion of program
*Check with CSUMB for next course offering
*Grant will pay course tuition and provide a $500 scholarship for the completion of the CTC issued Bilingual Authorization in Spanish
*Must apply to TeachBilingualCA Grant and CSU Monterey Bay separately
Program Info

SB 820 Graduation

State Seal of Biliteracy requirements for 2021 graduates have been adjusted due to COVID-19 school closures. Requirement for English proficiency by passing CAASPP ELA at Standard Met or above has been waived (EC 51461(d) for 2021 graduates not administered CAASPP ELA during 19-20. Graduations must demonstrate English proficiency for 2021 SSB by completing all ELA requirements for graduation with an overall GPA of 2.0 or above

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teacher opportunity

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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