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Bilingual Crosscultural, Language and Academic Development (BCLAD) Emphasis

BCLAD is an authorization to provide specialized instruction to individuals for whom English is a second language. Specifically it authorizes instruction for 1) English Language Development (ELD) in preschool, K-12, and adults (restrictions apply to holders of Children's Center Permits, Child Development Permits, and Designated Subjects Teaching Credentials), 2) Specially Designed Academic Instruction Delivered in English (SDAIE) in the subjects and grade levels authorized by the prerequisite credential or permit, and 3) instruction for primary language development and content instruction delivered in the primary language in the subjects and grade levels authorized by the prerequisite credential or permit.

The BCLAD Emphasis prepares the holder to provide services to limited-English proficient students in English language development and specially designed content instruction as well as content instruction and language and literacy development in the target language

BCLAD certification is available at Cal Poly Pomona in Spanish. An Asian language BCLAD Emphasis may also be earned through the California State University (CSU) Asian Language BCLAD Consortium. The Cal Poly Pomona Spanish BCLAD Emphasis may be earned while completing a Preliminary Multiple or Single Subject CLAD Credential. An Asian language BCLAD Emphasis may be earned while completing a Preliminary CLAD Multiple Subject Credential. A Korean BCLAD may also be earned with a Preliminary Single Subject CLAD credential.

Spanish BCLAD Emphasis

If you are interested in obtaining Spanish BCLAD Certification, please follow these steps:

  1. Schedule an Interview and Orientation appointment with the BCLAD Coordinator
  2. Take and pass the CSET LOTE Subtest III
  3. Take TED 515 and 2 courses from the following:
    EWS 202
    EWS 402
    EWS 410
  4. You may apply to the Credential Program with a non-BCLAD emphasis. Once the outlined requirements have been met, the emphasis can be added, by completing the Petition to Change/Add Credential Objective form.
  5. BCLAD requirements must be met prior to the first block of Directed Teaching. During the second block of Directed Teaching, a Bilingual Supervisor will be assigned for Directed Teaching supervision.
  6. Upon successful completion of BCLAD requirements and the Credential program, you will apply for the Credential and BCLAD certification concurrently.

Spanish BCLAD Requirements in PDF

 

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Asian Language BCLAD Emphasis

If you are interested in obtaining Asian BCLAD Certification, please follow these steps:

  1. Schedule an Interview and Orientation appointment with the BCLAD Coordinator
  2. Take and pass the CSET LOTE Subtest III
  3. Enroll in Chinese methods course at CSU Long Beach
  4. You may apply to the Credential Program with a non-BCLAD emphasis. Once the outlined requirements have been met, the emphasis can be added, by completing the Petition to Change/Add Credential Objective form.
  5. BCLAD requirements must be met prior to the first block of Directed Teaching. During the second block of Directed Teaching, a Bilingual Supervisor will be assigned for Directed Teaching supervision.
  6. Upon successful completion of BCLAD requirements and the Credential program, you will apply for the Credential and BCLAD certification concurrently

Asian BCLAD Requirements in PDF

 

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Additional Information

Note: If BCLAD requirements have not been met at the time of applying for your Credential, you will need to take the State CTEL Exam in order to obtain BCLAD certification.

Please contact Dr. Myriam Casimir, BCLAD Coordinator, with further questions:
Location: Building 5, Room 261
Phone: (909) 869-4776
Email: mcasimir@csupomona.edu

Please visit these websites for further information:
Commission on Teacher Credentialing: www.ctc.ca.gov
California Teacher of English Learners: www.ctel.nesinc.com

 

For more information, please visit the Credential Services Office .

 

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