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Fall Welcome at University Union (UU), Sept 22, 2025
Fall Welcome at University Union (UU), Sept 22, 2025
Join us and meet faculty from School of Education and Liberal Studies! We are recruiting for bilingual educators. Come find our table at the University Union.
Roundtable on Teacher and Leader Preparation for Challenging Times (15th International Conference on Education) Sept 11-12, 2025
Roundtable on Teacher and Leader Preparation for Challenging Times (15th International Conference on Education) Sept 11-12, 2025
Dr. Obeso will be presenting her research in Los Angeles at an upcoming conference on education in Los Angeles. Title of her paper: The Legacy of Proposition 227: Oral Histories Capturing Aspiring Bilingual Teachers' Experiences of Language Identity Development
Teacher materials are in!
Teacher materials are in!
Stop by our offices to pick up your teacher materials! Pennant for your classroom, tote bag and lanyard. (August 13, 2025).
LS 255: Children's Literature in a Diverse Society (June 12, 2025)
LS 255: Children's Literature in a Diverse Society (June 12, 2025)
Are you or somebody you know looking for a meaningful, hands-on course this summer that fulfills GE Area C2 (or C1 or C2 for students on the 2019-20 or earlier catalogs)? If so, check out LS 255: Children’s Literature in a Diverse Society - also cross-listed as ENGL/LS 255.
In this course, students will explore culturally diverse children's literature while developing skills in literary analysis, evaluation of literary elements and structure, and examining critical perspectives, trends, and issues in the genre.
LS 255 also offers a unique opportunity to:
Teach K-12 students literary elements that enhance their writing
Guide students through the writing process
Mentor them as they create and produce their very own children's books
During the final two weeks, LS 255 will meet at a school in Santa Maria, where students will collaborate directly with K-12 students. You'll help bring their stories to life - an unforgettable and impactful experience!
Please Note: Transportation is not provided, and carpooling is highly encouraged.
LS 255: Children's Literature in a Diverse Society will meet during the 2nd 5-week summer session Monday - Thursday 12:00 – 2:00 PM.
If you have any questions or want more details, feel free to contact Dr. Ojeda at rvojeda@calpoly.edu.
Please join this creative and rewarding summer adventure!
Stickers have arrived! (June 2, 2025)
Stickers have arrived! (June 2, 2025)
Stop by the School of Education for some swag for your laptops and waterbottles!
May 23 Celebration at The Hub
May 23 Celebration at The Hub
Celebrating Defina & Sarah!
Celebrating Defina & Sarah!
TIER & BRILLANTE End of Year Celebration Meeting (May 23, 2025)
TIER & BRILLANTE End of Year Celebration Meeting (May 23, 2025)
Join us Friday, May 23, 2025 at the HUB, 1701 Monterey St, San Luis Obispo. from 5-7 pm. We welcome both TIER residents, TIER alums and BRILLANTE scholars to join in community and celebration. Family friendly event. Outdoor seating.
Light refreshments will be served.
Multilingualism in Education (May 17, 2025)
Multilingualism in Education (May 17, 2025)
Join us in person at ATL on May 17, 2025 for a full day symposium: Multilingualism in Education.
Opening remarks
Opening remarks
Closing photo
Closing photo
Informational Flyer for In-Service Teachers (April 22, 2025)
Informational Flyer for In-Service Teachers (April 22, 2025)
Our Cal Poly Spanish Authorization for Bilingual Educators (SABE) Program is open to in-service teachers!
The program allows you to complete the requirements for your Bilingual Authorization (formerly known as BCLAD), which authorizes you to teach in dual immersion, Spanish immersion or other bilingual settings!
For more details on the program see: https://soe.calpoly.edu/content/sabe-program-admission
Coursework is offered online and on weekends to accommodate teachers' work schedules. Our 9-month program starts in September! You can apply by submitting the following documentation to me at bronan@calpoly.edu by June 1st:
Statement of Purpose
Passing Score Report for Spanish CSET Subtest III (test code 147) OR proof of registration for test
Site Access Letter
Proof of Valid Teaching Credential
Additionally, Cal Poly and SLO County Office of Education has grants available that pay for the full cost of tuition.
For Cal Poly Grant information:
Email Dr. Briana Ronan - bronan@calpoly.edu
The SLO County Office of Education (SLOCOE) offers the Bilingual Teacher Professional Development Program (BTPDP). This grant-funded program will reimburse the cost of the course upon successful completion of all coursework.
Email Dr. Sammie Cervantez-Program Specialist SLOCOE - scervantez@slocoe.org
Centering Indigenous Strengths-Based Approaches in Schooling Experiences (April 19, 2025)
Centering Indigenous Strengths-Based Approaches in Schooling Experiences (April 19, 2025)
We welcome Dr. Melissa Mesinas to join us Saturday 9-10:30 pm (virtual), learning together. Her talk/workshop is titled: Centering indigenous strengths-based approaches in schooling experiences.
TIER residents + BRILLANTE scholars (April 5, 2025)
TIER residents + BRILLANTE scholars (April 5, 2025)
Kicking off 3rd quarter of SABE with a lunchtime social that includes both TIER residents and BRILLANTE scholars! Photo: Class photo with Dr. Efrain Brito
Supporting bilingual education (April 5, 2025)
Supporting bilingual education (April 5, 2025)
All bilingual educators from our SABE program are invited to join us in a short interview series to help us generate recruitment content for future bilingual educators for SABE!
Reach out to Dr. Cheuk for more info if you are interested in participating.
Save the date: Cohort 1 Spring Social
Save the date: Cohort 1 Spring Social
BRILLANTE cohort 1 spring social on Saturday, April 5, 2025, during SABE in-person class (on campus).
Brunch catered by Petra.
11:30-12:30 pm
This is a Family-Friendly Event.
Informal gathering of TIER, BRILLANTE and alumni of SABE (at CABE 2025)
Informal gathering of TIER, BRILLANTE and alumni of SABE (at CABE 2025)
Photo of an informal gathering of SABE community at CABE 2025, Long Beach
Informal gathering of TIER, BRILLANTE and alumni of SABE (at CABE 2025)
Informal gathering of TIER, BRILLANTE and alumni of SABE (at CABE 2025)
Recruitment event: Single Subject Professional Aptitude Interview (PAI) event (Feb 14, 2025)
Recruitment event: Single Subject Professional Aptitude Interview (PAI) event (Feb 14, 2025)
BRILLANTE leadership (Dr. Brito and Dr. Cheuk) will be present to share BRILLANTE with prospective teachers at the single subject Professional Aptitude Interview (PAI) event on Feb 14, 2025.
Website is live and on the School of Education website (Dec 2024)
Website is live and on the School of Education website (Dec 2024)
BRILLANTE is now live on the Cal Poly School of Education website!
Recruitment: Psych and Child Development majors at Cal Poly Meeting (Nov 22, 2024)
Recruitment: Psych and Child Development majors at Cal Poly Meeting (Nov 22, 2024)
Tina Cheuk & Efrain Brito (BRILLANTE co-leads) along with Credential Analysts Brittany Blunk and Martina Scattolin will discuss opportunities in teaching careers with new psych and child development majors on Friday Nov 22, 2024 (via zoom). Invitation from Dr. Bettergarcia for the PSY/CD 102 Orientation to the Major course.
OELA NPD Project Director's Meeting (Nov 19-21, 2024)
OELA NPD Project Director's Meeting (Nov 19-21, 2024)
Our BRILLANTE leadership team will attend the OELA NPD Project Director's Meeting in San Diego from November 19 to 21, 2024.
Leadership team (photo)
Leadership team (photo)
Cal Poly HSI Symposium (Oct 30, 2024)
Cal Poly HSI Symposium (Oct 30, 2024)
Our School of Education team will be at the Cal Poly HSI Symposium on Oct 30, 2024. Look for us and inquire about our Spanish Authorization in Bilingual Education (SABE) program.
KSBY coverage of BRILLANTE (Oct 23, 2024)
KSBY coverage of BRILLANTE (Oct 23, 2024)
Check out local KSBY news coverage of BRILLANTE (and INSPIRE), two federally funded U.S. Department of Education grants.
Cal Poly-Press Release (Oct 21, 2024)
Cal Poly-Press Release (Oct 21, 2024)
Read about two of the U.S. Department of Education grants awarded to Cal Poly School of Education! BRILLANTE and INSPIRE are both included in this press release.
U.S. Dept of Ed-Press Release (Sept 3, 2024)
U.S. Dept of Ed-Press Release (Sept 3, 2024)
You can read more about all the grantees in the U.S. Department of Education press release from Sept 3, 2024. Our proposal was one of 13 funded proposals for the 2024 competition out of 150 proposals submitted.
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