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| The Intensive Teacher Institute (ITI) Program is a fast track to NYS ESL certification for content areas of critical shortage. | |
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ESL (English as a Second Language), or working with LEP/ELLs (Limited English Proficient/English language learners) is one of those critical shortage areas statewide. The ITI Program is a joint collaborative program with the New York State Education Department (administered through BOCES) and SUNY Fredonia’s College of Education. Qualified candidates who complete this 5-course program are eligible to take the CST (Content Specialty Test) certification exam and apply for ESL certification (ESOL K-12).
Certificate of Advanced Study
Admission Requirements
- A baccalaureate degree and initial/provisional or professional/permanent certification in an approved area
- Currently teaching in your area of certification and
- Have English language learners in your classroom (your administrator must verify this in writing) -OR- your administrator must certify in writing that his/her intent is to designate you as an ESL resource /specialist for your content area (i.e., Sheltered Content in which you would continue teaching your subject and accept any and all ELLs into your classes) -OR- move you to an ESL teaching assignment upon completion of the program
- Meet both SUNY Fredonia Graduate Studies and ITI enrollment/admission criteria
- Have been screened by the College of Education’s ITI Recruitment Coordinator and advised on the details of the program’s specific application process
- 12 credits in a Language other than English (LOTE) (or completed by the end of the program)
- NYS Child Abuse Workshop
- NYS Drug and Alcohol Workshop
- NYS SAVE Workshop
- Fingerprinting Requirement
Program Requirements
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| Total Credit Hours: 15 |
New York State Certification Requirements
- EDU 671 Practicum and Seminar (completed concurrently with EDU 568, 3 practicum requirements specific to inservice teachers)
- CST-ESOL NYS Certification Exam
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| The estimated costs for the CAS are reflected below: | |
| CIP Code | 131401 |
| Weeks of Instruction | 75 |
| Semester Credit Hours |
15 |
| Tuition & Fees | $6,038.25 |
| Books & Supplies | $660.00 |
| This progam prepares individuals for careers in Teaching English as a Second or Foreign Language/ESL Language Instructor (25-2012.00, 25-2021.00, 25-2022.00, 25-2031.00, 25-3011.00) | |
Bilingual Education
Admission Requirements
- Already possess oral and written language proficiency in English and the target language of instruction.
- Have and provide evidence of a current, valid NYS certificate in an approved area. Certification in TESOL is not an approved area for the NYS Bilingual Extension.
- Be currently teaching in your area of certification and
- Have your administrator commit to appointing you to a full time position as a bilingual education teacher upon program completion.
- Meet both SUNY Fredonia Graduate Studies and ITI enrollment/admission criteria
- Be willing to serve as a bilingual education teacher for 2 years in the nominating district/school upon program completion.
Program Requirements
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| Total Credit Hours: 15 |
To obtain a bilingual education extension to a teaching certificate, candidates are required to achieve a passing score on the Bilingual Education Assessment (BEA) in the target language of instruction.
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| The estimated costs for the CAS are reflected below: | |
| CIP Code | 130201 |
| Weeks of Instruction | 75 |
| Semester Credit Hours |
15 |
| Tuition & Fees | $6,038.25 |
| Books & Supplies | $660.00 |
| This progam prepares individuals for careers in Bilingual and Multilingual Education (25-2012.00, 25-2021.00, 25-2022.00, 25-2031.00, 25-3011.00, 25-3099.00) | |
Special Education
Admission Requirements
- Have a baccalaureate degree and initial/provisional or professional/permanent certification in an approved area
- Be currently teaching in and have a NYS certification in Special Education and
- Have English language learners in your classroom (your administrator must verify this in writing) ~OR~ your administrator must certify in writing that his/her intent is to designate you as an ESL resource /specialist for your content area (i.e., Sheltered Content in which you would continue teaching your subject and accept any and all ELLs into your classes) ~OR~ move you to an ESL teaching assignment upon completion of the program
- Meet both SUNY Fredonia Graduate Studies and ITI enrollment/admission criteria
- Have been screened by the College of Education's ITI Recruitment Coordinator and advised on the details of the program's specific application process.
Program Requirements
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| Total Credit Hours: 15 |
New York State Certification Requirements
All CAS: ITI- SPED/TESOL Program candidates must provide proof of:
- 12 credits in a Language other than English (LOTE) (or completed by the end of the program)
- NYS Child Abuse Workshop
- NYS Drug and Alcohol Workshop
- NYS SAVE Workshop
- Fingerprinting Requirement
Gainful Employment Disclosure Information |
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| The estimated costs for the CAS are reflected below: | |
| CIP Code | 131001 |
| Weeks of Instruction | 75 |
| Semester Credit Hours |
15 |
| Tuition & Fees | $6,038.25 |
| Books & Supplies | $660.00 |
| This progam prepares individuals for careers in General Special Education and Teaching (25-2041.00, 25-2042.00, 25-2043.00, 25-3099.00) | |
Additional Resources
Dr. Kate Mahoney, Program Coordinator
College of Education website
Project ELA website