Dual Language Immersion Institutional Certificate

A unique learning opportunity for teachers and administrators in schools that have adopted Dual Language Immersion as an educational strategy for promoting literacy.

Throughout Wisconsin, many school districts are developing dual language immersion programs to help students in multi-language classrooms attain academic skills and knowledge and gain a greater understanding and appreciation for other cultures. The institutional certificate offered by Edgewood College addresses the needs of educators working in one-way (foreign languages and indigenous languages), two-way, and developmental bilingual programs.

• Instruction presented in both traditional classroom and online learning modules to meet the scheduling needs of teachers.
• Credits earned may be applied towards certification for a DPI license in Bilingual Education (WDPI 023) and towards completion of the MA-Education with a concentration in Bilingual Education.
• Curriculum is aligned with professional portfolio requirements.
• You may choose to take a single course if you’re not interested in completing the entire certificate.
• Tuition cost ($318 per credit) is substantially less the regular rate for Graduate credits.

The Dual Language Institutional Certificate Program consists of four, 3-credit courses:

• ED 638 Foundations of Dual Immersion
• ED 639 Language Focused Instruction & Practice
• ED 605C Bilingual Program Development
• ED 605D Biliteracy Development

Each course begins with a one-day traditional classroom session. The remainder of the coursework is delivered in an online format. All four courses of the Certificate can be completed in one year.

SUMMER 2013:

ED 638 Foundations of Dual Language Immersion
May 18 - June 29
Classroom Session: May 18, 9:00 - 1:00
Remainder of the program delivered online.

ED 639 Language Focused Instruction
July 22 - August 2
Classroom Session: July 22, 9:00 - 1:00
Remainder of the program delivered online.

ED 605C ESL/Bilingual Program Development & Advocacy
October 19 -  December 14
Classroom Session: October 19, 10:00 - 1:00
Remainder of the program delivered online.

ED 605D Biliteracy Development
October 19 - December 14
Classroom Session: October 19, 9:00 - 3:00
Remainder of the program delivered online.

ED 605C and ED 605D will also be offered in the Spring, 2014 semester. Dates to be announced.

For more detailed information about the program, please visit their department website.