Bilingual/ESOL Education endorsement/certificate

The ESOL endorsement is particularly sought after by licensed Oregon teachers who work with culturally and linguistically diverse (CLD) students. Because the demographics of Oregon are constantly changing, the demand on teachers to have a working knowledge of English language learners is high. The teachers who earn this endorsement give themselves a significant advantage in the job market.

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of students are assigned multiple advisers devoted to guiding them through their four years at WOU

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of students who apply to WOU are selected for admission

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Learning outcomes

Prepare teachers who understand how first and second languages are acquired and developed and who apply research-based teaching and assessment practices that address the needs of English language learners in a variety of school settings
Prepare teachers who foster a classroom climate that is inclusive of all diversity and who understand the influence of culture on students’ learning process and academic achievement
Prepare teachers who are knowledgeable about polices related to the education of English language learners and who collaborate with colleagues, administrators and families to meet their learners’ needs