School of Education
Special Endorsements
English as a Second Language (ESL)
Overview:
There are two different endorsements for English as a Second Language. The endorsement for teachers who hold Rhode Island Teacher Certification in Elementary, Early Childhood, Secondary English, or Foreign Languages may teach in an ESL classroom that matches their certification. The endorsement for teachers who hold Rhode Island Teacher Certification in Secondary History/Social Studies, Math, and Science may teach their subject content area to Limited English Proficient students.
Requirements for ESL Endorsement:
- ESL Endorsement Information Form (Word format) (PDF format)
- Required Coursework
- Practicum
Students interested in teacher certification in ESL or an endorsement to teach ESL in states other than Rhode Island should check with that state's department of teacher certification to ascertain the requirements. Only individuals holding a current Rhode Island teacher certification in the areas listed above are eligible for endorsement in ESL by completing RI state requirements.
Students interested in completing coursework for this endorsement should contact the Office of Teacher Education, 701 Chafee Building, University of Rhode Island, Kingston, RI. Phone: (401) 874-5930.
SCHOOL OF EDUCATION UPCOMING EVENTS
- Applications still being accepted for Master's in Special Education
- Finklestein Lecture with guest speaker Dr. Marilyn Cohran-Smith. Monday, March 19th, 7:00pm at Barry Barks Auditorium 271 Chafee Social Science Center.
SCHOOL OF EDUCATION EVENTS IN THE NEWS
- Move over Grover, URI science educator stars on Sesame Street
- Former URI Graduate wins Milken Award
- Kinesiology faculty teaches students with disabilities to surf
- GEMS-NET Shines at Sesame Workshop
- Bill Molloy Raises Money for Africa Teacher Foundation
- Dr. Diane Kern of the School of Education to help develop English assessment for nation as part of ‘Race to Top’ grant
- Stephen A Desposito Memorial Scholarship Opportunity (Application in PDF)
