CERTIFICATE IN LEADERSHIP FOR ENGLISH LEARNER ACHIEVEMENT
An Unprecedented Opportunity through the Extension Program at LMU, in collaboration with the PROMISE Initiative
 
CEEL is the first to provide educators working with language minority students the opportunity to earn a Certificate in Leadership for English Learner Achievement through LMU’s Extension Program. This unique certificate is intended to represent an extensive knowledge in programmatic, political, and instructional issues in working with English learners. The central focus is to build knowledge on essential leadership roles and characteristics to support institutional change necessary to increase the academic achievement of English learners. It is a one year, 12 unit program of study offered through a combination of on-site meetings and online, as well as distance learning. Content for these courses includes  developing a vision of leadership in biliteracy through a transformative, inquiry-based model and focuses on:

• Increasing Home School Collaboration for Diverse Communities
• Creating Enriched and Affirming Learning Environments for English Learners
• Engaging English Learners: Empowering Pedagogy & Challenging Curriculum

For additional information on Certificate for Leadership in Biliteracy for English Learners or to register for the course please visit the LMU Extension website or email Dr. Elvira G. Armas.

ACADEMIC SPANISH CERTIFICATE
Loyola Marymount University (LMU) and the National University of México (UNAM), in partnership with CABE, are offering a new Academic Spanish Certificate Program for teachers. This is a one year program in Spanish geared specifically for Spanish speakers and teachers in bilingual/dual language programs for the purpose of increasing their Academic Spanish language skills.

• Admission Requirements/Prerequisite: Spanish speaking teachers or teachers in bilingual/dual language programs. Placement test administered.
• Requirements: Completion of four courses, 16 units total.
• Grade Requirements: “B” or better in each class

For more informatiion please visit LMU Extension.