BCLAD Spanish Program

Introduction

Earn the credential with maximum marketability!If you hold a valid bilingual teaching credential, you can teach the following:

• English Mainstream Classroom
• Structured English Immersion Classroom
• English Language Development (ELD ) Classroom
• Specially Designed Academic Instruction in English (SDAIE) Classroom
• Transitional Bilingual Education Classroom
• Maintenance Bilingual Education Classroom
• Two-Way or Dual Language Immersion Classroom

Mulitple Entry Points

Enter the program as:

• a full-time student
• a part-time student
• an intern in SUP (School-University Partnership) or
• an M.A. candidate in the Critical Research Academy

Program Requirements

The following are required prior to admission:

• Bachelors Degree from an accredited college or university.
• Minimum GPA: 2.87. An exceptional admit may be considered for GPAs above 2.50 for the last 60 units of coursework.
• Passage of CBEST. No expiration date.
• Passage of the Spanish and Latino Culture Examinations at the entry level.  Test scores are valid for 3 years.
• Basic Educational Technology demonstrated by passage of EDIT 122, Microcomputers, or passage of the technology test. Register in SH 404 or call (408) 924-3620.

The following are required prior to student teaching:

• Certificate of Clearance prior to EDEL143A . 
  Application is in SH 107, Credential Services.
• Subject matter competence (passage of CSET ) required prior to student teaching (EDEL143A/143B).
• Passage of the Spanish and Latino Culture Examinations at the exit level required prior to EDEL 143B.

Application Process

1. ATTEND A GROUP ADVISEMENT SESSION: This session is held twice every month. This is an orientation session for all students who want to enroll in the Multiple Subject Credential Program. For information regarding upcoming sessions, please call 408-924-3771 or click here for a schedule. If you live outside the Bay Area or are unable to attend the session for some reason, you may download the PDF version of the Advisement Guide for admission and requirement information
2. APPLY TO THE MULIPLE SUBJECTS TEACHING CREDENTIAL PROGRAM: Follow the general application process for admission to the credential program through the Department of Elementary Education. On the application form, indicate your interest in the Spanish BCLAD Program. Your initial meeting with the advisor in the Department of Elementary Education will help you determine if the Spanish BCLAD Program is right for you. Your file will then be forwarded to the internship program coordinator and you will be contacted for an interview.

Spanish Bilingual Coursework

Student Teaching Placement

Bilingual student teachers are placed and supervised in the following counties: Alameda, Monterey, San Mateo, San Benito, Santa Clara, and Santa Cruz

Contact Information

Rocio Dresser, Ed. D.
Program Coordinator
(408) 924-4076
rociodresser@aol.com
Sweeney Hall 421