Program Overview

English Learner Added Authorization (CLAD) Through CTEL

The English Learner Added Authorization (CLAD) Through CTEL program is designed to meet the English Learner (EL) Authorization requirements of the California Commission on Teacher Credentialing (CCTC). This program was developed in collaboration with UCLA Extension and UC Riverside Extension to address revised program standards, receiving Commission approval on January 17, 2008.

Overview

To be eligible for the program, candidates must submit an online CLAD Through CTEL program application or an online CLAD Through ELD program application, which must be approved prior to becoming eligible for a program recommendation to the CTC.

Requirements

The general requirements for earning the California English Learner Added Authorization (CLAD) are:

• Possession of an appropriate valid prerequisite credential
• Passage of the CTEL examinations; completion of a specified number of units through an approved California Teachers of English Learner (CTEL) program; a combination of the CTEL exams and coursework with an approved program; or equivalency evaluation by a Commission-approved program sponsor

A valid California preliminary teaching credential is required for admission to the program. Candidates must be admitted to an approved program and complete 18 quarter units in an approved program; a combination of CTEL Exams and approved coursework; or be granted equivalency and fulfill any requirements deemed necessary by an approved program.

CLAD Through CTEL Candidates

CLAD Through CTEL candidates must successfully maintain a GPA of 3.0 or better and receive a grade of “C” or higher in each course to be eligible for a formal recommendation to the Commission for a English Learner Added Authorization (ELA1). Grades of "C-" or below will not count toward program requirements for recommendation purposes.

CLAD Through ELD Candidates

CLAD Through ELD candidates must successfully maintain a GPA of 3.0 or better and receive a grade of “B” or higher in the required course to be eligible for a formal recommendation to the Commission for a English Learner Added Authorization (ELA1). Grades of "B-" or below will not count toward program requirements for recommendation purposes.

English Learner Authorization (CLAD) Through ELD

The English Learner Authorization (CLAD) Through ELD option is available for candidates who are issued a preliminary credential through a California prepared program and enrolled in a program on or after January 1, 2014. These candidates are issued the preliminary with the English Learner Authorization of ELAM, ELAS, or ELAE. The CLAD Through ELD option allows holders of a valid ELAM, ELAS, or ELAE to earn a full English Learner Added Authorization (ELA1).

Program Pricing Overview

The program pricing overview is as follows: | Program | Number of Courses Required | Total Units Required | Estimated Cost | Time to Complete | Delivery | | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | | EL Authorization (CLAD) Through CTEL | 6 courses | 18 units | >$2,300 | 3-6 months | Online | | EL Authorization (CLAD) Through ELD | 1 course | 6 units | $800 | 2 months | Online |

Required Courses

The required courses for the CLAD Through CTEL program are:

• EDUC-31217: Culture and Inclusion (4 units, $475)
• EDUC-31218: Language and Language Development (4 units, $475)
• EDUC-31219: Assessment of English Learners (3 units, $425)
• EDUC-31220: Foundations and Methods of English Language/Literacy Development and Content Instruction (6 units, $680)
• EDUC-31221: CLAD Through CTEL Portfolio (1 unit, $175)
• EDUC-31300: Orientation: CLAD Through CTEL (0 units, $0-$40)

The required course for the CLAD Through ELD program is:

• EDUC-40222: Departmentalized English Language Development for K-12 (6 units, $735)

Additional Information and Resources

The two general California requirements for earning a California English Learner Added Authorization are:

• Possession of an appropriate valid prerequisite credential
• Passage of the CTEL examinations; completion of a specified number of units through an approved California Teachers of English Learner (CTEL) program; a combination of the CTEL exams and coursework with an approved program; or equivalency evaluation by a Commission-approved program sponsor

All candidates must successfully maintain a GPA of 3.0 or better and receive a grade of “C” or higher in each course to be eligible for a formal recommendation to the Commission for the English Learner Added Authorization (ELA1). Grades of "C-" or below will not count toward program requirements for recommendation purposes.

Formal Recommendations to CCTC for English Learner Added Authorization

Upon completion of the requirements for CLAD Through CTEL coursework only candidates; your Planned Course of Study for Combined CTEL Exam & Coursework; or CLAD Through ELD option candidates, candidates must submit the following materials to initiate the online recommendation process to the California Commission on Teacher Credentialing (CCTC):

• Submit completed Credentialing Recommend Request form
• Official transcript(s) verifying completion of all coursework on your Planned Courses of Study
• The Commission will only send the Recommendation notification to the email address they have on file
• Candidates will be required to submit a processing fee directly to the California Commission on Teacher Credentialing upon recommendation for the English Learner Added Authorization (ELA1)