CU Bridge ESOL - For Teachers

Two cohorts of 25 teachers will complete a Master of Education in Literacy degree through Clemson University.

Teachers participate in online professional development activities through the online Masters in Literacy program at Clemson, focusing on ESOL and becoming certified in ESOL, literacy, and literacy coaching. In addition to completing the required coursework, teachers must also pass the PRAXIS exam and apply to the S.C. Department of Education to be certified. The grant covers tuition for the M.Ed. and Praxis exam.

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English as a Second Language (ESOL) Certificate
The ESOL Certificate courses are designed to help teachers meet the needs of students for whom English is not their dominant language. The goal is to prepare teachers to support student success in school and in society through the development of cultural awareness and English language proficiency in listening, speaking, reading, and writing. Those completing the certificate may submit their transcripts to the SC Department of Education.

The Literacy Teacher Certificate
The Literacy Teacher Certificate allows K-12 teachers to complete required coursework for the Literacy Teacher endorsement. In completing the four required courses, graduates establish a strong basis in the basic foundations of literacy and are prepared to support the reading development of their K-12 classroom students. Those completing the certificate may submit their transcripts to the SC Department of Education.

The Literacy Coach Certificate

The Literacy Coach Certificate provides coursework on the principles of coaching teachers and their students in literacy, opportunities to conduct school-based research in literacy coaching, and active engagement in school-based coaching experiences. Teachers strengthen their knowledge and skills as a literacy coach. The program of study allows K-12 teachers to complete required coursework for the Read to Succeed (R2S) Literacy Coach advanced endorsement by the SC Department of Education. Teachers may submit their transcripts to the SC Department of Education following successful completion of the course of study.

Please refer to the South Carolina Teacher Certification Manual for the most current certification requirements.

ESOL Certificate

Literacy Teacher Certificate

Literacy Coach Certificate

The contents of this website were developed under a grant from the U.S. Department of Education, Office of English Language Acquisition, National Professional Development grant, #T365Z220099. The Department does not mandate or prescribe practices, models, or other activities described or discussed on this site. The contents of this website may contain examples of, adaptations of, and links to resources created and maintained by another public or private organization. The Department does not control or guarantee the accuracy, relevance, timeliness, or completeness of this outside information. The content of this website does not necessarily represent the policy of the Department. This publication is not intended to represent the views or policy of, or be an endorsement of any views expressed or materials provided by, any Federal agency.

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