Graduate Certificate in Leadership in English Language Acquisition and Development

Program Overview

The Graduate Certificate in Leadership in English Language Acquisition & Development (LELAD) prepares educators to advocate for the needs of English language learners (ELs) in PK-12 settings. Through hybrid courses, students develop specialized knowledge in working with ELs, including theory and practice, methods and curriculum, assessment and evaluation, and cultural and linguistic diversity. The program culminates in a practicum and seminar that focus on policies, critical issues, and best practices for EL education.

Program Outline

Outline:

• Program Content: The Graduate Certificate in Leadership in English Language Acquisition & Development (LELAD) in the Department of Early, Multilingual, & Special Education prepares educators to work in PK-12 to advocate for the specific sociocultural, academic, cognitive, and linguistic needs of English language learners.
• Program Structure: 18-credit program designed to develop specialized knowledge in working with ELs in early childhood, elementary, and secondary schooling.
• Course Schedule: Courses are taught in hybrid form (e.g., online, face-to-face).
• Individual Modules with Module Description:
• TESL 751: Theory and Practice for Academic English Language Development
• TESL 752: Methods and Curriculum for Teaching ELs
• TESL 754: Assessment and Evaluation of ELs
• TESL 758: Cultural and Linguistic Diversity (CLD) Program Leadership
• TESL 760: Foundations in Education in Cultural and Linguistic Diversity (CLD)

Careers:

• Individuals who work with school-age ELs in U.S. public schools
• Leadership role centered on EL education (e.g., ELL learning strategist, district-level position)