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What is a “Cross-cultural, Language, and Academic Development (CLAD)” certificate?
1. It is an authorization that allows teachers to work with English Learners (ELs) in diverse California classroom settings.
For whom is the CLAD certificate designed?

It’s designed for credentialed teachers who have completed their credential prior to Spring 2002.

What are the CLAD domains?
1. With input from the experts in the field of teaching ELs, the Commission on Teacher Credentialing (CTC) identified a list of knowledge and skills will equip teachers with a sound theoretical base to instruct and support ELs.
2. They have divided the “knowledge and skills teachers need in order to meet the needs of ELs” into 6 domains.
3. CLAD Certificate seekers must demonstrate competence in domains one through three by either completing 12 upper-division or graduate semester units of course work in domains 1-3 or by passing test 1, 2, and 3 of the CLAD/BCAL examinations.
Which courses meets what CLAD domains?
1. Our coursework is not divided exactly into the CLAD domains.
2. b. CLAD domains 1-3 are met throughout our 4 courses (EDSC 330, EDSC 340, EDSC 410 and EDSC 540). Each course includes some content from each of the three domains at the introduction, theoretical, or application level.
3. For more information on what courses meets which CLAD domains, see the “articulation with CLAD certificate domains.
What are the courses required for a CLAD Certificate?
1. In the CSUF Secondary Education department, the following courses are required.
  - EDSC 330 Developing Literacy in Secondary Schools
  - EDSC 340 Diversity in Secondary Schools
  - EDSC 410 Teaching English Learners in Secondary Schools
  - EDSC 540 Advanced Studies in Teaching English Learners
I took some courses while a credential student in 2000 – and they had different numbers (like 440R, 440M, 440C, 440D). Will they still count?
1. a. Yes. The California Commission on Teacher Credentialing will accept the following courses as equivalent:
  - EDSC 330 = EDSC 440R
  - EDSC 340 = EDSC 440M
  - EDSC 410 = EDSC 540C or EDSC 440C
  - EDSC 540 = EDSC 540D or EDSC 440D
When are courses offered?
1. a. EDSC 540 is only offered during the fall semester.
2. b. EDSC 330, 340, and 410 are offered fall, spring, intersession, and summer.
Is it possible that courses I took at other universities will apply?
1. It is possible, but 75% (at least 3) of courses must be taken through the Department of Secondary Education to meet our CLAD Certificate Program requirements.
2. Courses from other universities or CSUF Departments must be approved by the Secondary Education CLAD Coordinator.
Do I need to apply to the university or can I take classes through Extended Education? Which is a better choice?
1. a. Well, it depends.
  - Applying to the university as a post bac credential/subject matter student will usually take a semester. But, once admitted, you get priority enrollment and is less expensive to take 6 units in one semester.
  - Enrolling as an Extended Education student is quicker, but you have the lowest enrollment priority and it is more expensive.
Once I have completed all the CLAD coursework (i.e., EDSC 330, EDSC 340, EDSC 410, EDSC 540), how do I apply for the certificate?
1. The Single Subject Credential Program CLAD certificate application checklist is available online at http://ed.fullerton.edu/SecEd/CLAD_WebSite/Index.htm
2. Submit the application to the Commission on Teacher Credentialing
  - Submit directly to CTC with appropriate fee and all documents necessary to meet the requirements listed on the application checklist.
  - If issued within last 5 years, a copy of your teaching credential can be obtained from CP-700.
Can EDSC 540 work towards my Master’s degree?
1. a. YES, it may count as a 3-unit elective in the MSE Secondary Education.
What if I want to pursue CLAD exam option instead of taking classes?
1. Remember that CSUF Single Subject Credentialed students have already completed at least 2 of 4 required courses.
2. For any CLAD exam option: Request a bulletin from CP-700 for more information.
What is a BCLAD: “Bilingual Cross-cultural, Language, and Academic Development”?
1. BCLAD refers to the preparation of bilingual teachers.
2. The BCLAD Certificate requires additional coursework/exams
Who can earn a BCLAD Certificate?
1. It is for teachers who possess a valid certificate or who have completed the requirements for a CLAD Certificate.
2. It may an be earned by completing additional coursework or passing CLAD/BCLAD tests four through six.
  - Test 4: Methodology for Primary Language Instruction
  - Test 5: Culture of Emphasis
  - Test 6: Language of Emphasis (speaking, listening, reading and writing skills)
If I want to earn a BCLAD certificate, does CSUF offer coursework?
1. The Department of Elementary & Bilingual Education offers coursework for BCLAD Certificates in several different languages. For more information on BCLAD, contact Dr. Evelyn Weisman (Elementary & Bilingual Education Department) at (714) 278-3182, ec371, eweisman@fullerton.edu.
2. You may also obtain information about BCLAD courses, study guides and exams by contacting the Commission on Teacher Credentialing.
What else is important to know?
1. EDSC 330, 340 & 410 are required as part of the regular credential program.
2. EDSC 540 is applicable to a Master’s degree in the Department of Secondary Education and the Fifth Year Teacher Induction Program.
Who can I talk to?
1. Dr. Grace Cho (gcho@fullerton.edu; 714-278-3283) can assist you with general questions and course equivalencies.
2. Dr. Kristen Shand, (kshand@fullerton.edu 714-278-4582) can assist you with admission to the University/Extended Education enrollment issues.
3. Ms. Maria Elenbaas (melenbaas@fullerton.edu; 714-278-4288) can assist you with credentialing issues.
Where on the web may I obtain additional information?
1. See the Department of Secondary Education CLAD web page at http://ed.fullerton.edu/SecEd/CLAD/
2. See the Department of Elementary and Bilingual Education BCLAD web page at http://ed.fullerton.edu/ElEd/BCLAD.html and CLAD web page at http://ed.fullerton.edu/ElEd/CLAD_certificate.html.
3. See the CTC web page on Credentials to Teach English Learners at http://www.ctc.ca.gov/credentials/CREDS/english-learners.html.

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