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Join the Bilingual Authorization Program (BAP) for Spanish ¿Quién quiere ser maestra/o/e bilingüe? ¿Quién quiere enseñar en dos idiomas?
Join the Bilingual Authorization Program (BAP) for Spanish ¿Quién quiere ser maestra/o/e bilingüe? ¿Quién quiere enseñar en dos idiomas?
UCI MAT BAP candidates:
UCI MAT BAP candidates:
Must show interest (indicate this on the placement survey) in teaching in two languages
Must pass a fluency exam given by the BAP coordinator
Must also pass CSET III: Spanish, preferably before starting the program or at the very latest, end of summer
Take the same courses as regular candidates
Take an additional 4 units that consist of a series of seminars and workshops related to the dual language immersion field (appx. 3 2-hour meetings per quarter, beg. in the summer)
Student teach at a dual language immersion school in Orange County
BAP candidates use their biliteracy to support students who are learning in two languages. A bilingual teacher may teach in Spanish for the majority of the day if in K-2, and in Spanish and English for various subjects (e.g., English language arts, Spanish language arts, math in Spanish, science in English, etc.) in grades 3-6. A dual language immersion classroom usually consists of a mix of heritage Spanish speakers and native English speakers.
BAP candidates use their biliteracy to support students who are learning in two languages. A bilingual teacher may teach in Spanish for the majority of the day if in K-2, and in Spanish and English for various subjects (e.g., English language arts, Spanish language arts, math in Spanish, science in English, etc.) in grades 3-6. A dual language immersion classroom usually consists of a mix of heritage Spanish speakers and native English speakers.
Many of our bilingual alumni (back row) work as bilingual teachers at Gates Elementary School. In 2023-24, 6 teacher residents (front row) were selected for their teacher residency program.
Gates Elementary Teacher Residency
Gates Elementary Teacher Residency
The teacher residency program at Gates Elementary School was launched in 2023-24. The residency program will run for four more years. Each year, six candidates are selected for this residency. It is a highly competitive program. Interviews for selection are conducted in early to mid May. All entry level tests must be passed in order to be eligible (CSETs multiple subject and CBEST requirements). CSET III Spanish must also be passed by the interview date or at least registered to take in early summer. The teacher residency provides a stipend that is used for tuition. A great portion of your tuition is covered with the stipend.
For more information, contact:
Susan Guilfoyle, BAP Coordinator, sguilfoy@uci.edu
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