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IMPORTANT Announcements
IMPORTANT Announcements
CTE Program Discontinuation Fall 2026:
Schedule to Complete the CTE
The CTE program will be discontinued by the Fall 2026 semester. We acknowledge the challenge that this change may bring upon our community. Know that the CELS office is here to support you however we can. Do not hesitate to contact us at elsc@newschool.edu or (212) 229-5372.
The university is unable to offer courses counting toward the certificate after the Fall 2026 semester, so please note the following course offerings when planning your pathway to completion, and please submit this CTE Completion Plan 2026 by no later than January 12, 2026.
Spring 2026
Methods in Teaching ELLs
Teaching the Sound System (or you may choose to take this course in Summer 2026)
ESL Teaching Practicum
Summer 2026
Grammar for ESL Teachers
Assessment
Teaching the Sound System
ESL Teaching Practicum (only for those who have previously taken Methods)
Fall 2026
ESL Teaching Practicum
See the CTE Annual Course Calendar for more details.
The Center for English Language Studies will continue to maintain the CTE Resource Site and biweekly TESOL newsletter after the program has been discontinued.
Spring 2026
Spring 2026
Registration and Classes for Spring 2026
Registration and Classes for Spring 2026
Registration for the Spring 2026 CTE semester for non-credit students will open in the winter. Degree students are able to register for CTE courses during the regular registration window. See registration instructions here.
All courses will be offered online with Live Zoom sessions. See the Course Calendar for course descriptions and additional details.
The Spring 2026 semester will run from January 21 to May 12.
Spring 2026 Courses
METHODS and TECHNIQUES of TEACHING ELLs (NELT 0411 non-credit and NELT 3411 for credit)
15 weeks | ONLINE | January 21 - May 6
INSTRUCTOR: Theresa Breland
Live Session: Wednesdays, 6:00pm-8:00pm ET
TEACHING THE SOUND SYSTEM OF ENGLISH (NELT 0414 non-credit and NELT 3414 for credit)
5 weeks | ONLINE | January 24 - February 25
INSTRUCTOR: Kimberly Edmunds
Live Session: Saturdays, 10:00am - 12:00pm ET
ESL TEACHING PRACTICUM (NELT 0416 non-credit and NELT 3416 for credit)
12 weeks | ONLINE | January 27 - April 28
INSTRUCTOR: Jeanne Lambert
Live Session: Tuesdays 6:00 - 8:00pm ET
Canvas and Zoom Training Resources for Teachers
Canvas and Zoom Training Resources for Teachers
For students, the Office of Distributed Education has made training materials available to view and share. Each page covers basic questions, tips for use, and helpful resources.
Canvas and Zoom Training Resources for Students
Canvas and Zoom Training Resources for Students
Each video is less than 5 minutes and covers basic questions, tips for use, and helpful resources.
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