EL-STEM ESOL Endorsement Program
For Middle & High School STEM Teachers
ESOL for STEM Educators (ELSTEM) is a program in which Pacific University, in collaboration with our partner school districts will design, implement, and evaluate an ESOL endorsement program for STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics) educators in grades 6-12. The goal of this newly implemented STEM-focused ESOL endorsement curriculum will be to maximize the educational achievement of English language learners (ELLs) in STEM subjects, while also enhancing STEM educators’ awareness and understanding of the needs and challenges that ELLs face in academic settings.
Funded by the federal National Professional Development grant (OELA, US Depatment of Education Grant no T365Z120107), application fees and tuition are fully covered for selected participants. In addition, the grant provides a $1,000 stipend to teachers who successfully complete the coursework and passing NES: ESOL licensure exam.
Prospective Participants
Over 5 years (2012-2017), ELSTEM participants will include:
- 40 pre-service teachers, who are also NSF Noyce Scholars
- 80 in-service STEM teachers, recruited from partner districts
Eligibility Requirements
An in-service candidate for this funded program must be:
- currently employed in our partner school district
- holding an endorsement in math, science, engineering, technology subjects (or multiple subjects if they are licensed to teach Grades 6-8)
- teaching math, science, technology content at their school
A pre-service candidate must be admitted to our Woodburn STEM MAT program through the NSF Noyce Scholarship.
Length of the Program
1 year (12 calendar months). The first cohort starts in January 2013 and ends in December 2013. The second and subsequent cohorts will start in May and end in April (May- April each year).
Course Delivery Format
Mostly online, but 5 face-to-face class meetings (about once a week) during the summer time and 4 face-to-face class meetings on occasional Saturdays during the school year. All the face-to-face sessions will be held on our new Woodburn campus location (124 W. Lincoln St. Woodburn, OR 97071).
Curriculum
| Section | Program of Study: In-Service Cohort One | Credit Hrs |
|---|---|---|
| January - April 2013 | ||
| ESOL-544 | Educational Linguistics for ESOL Teachers (Online) |
3 |
| ESOL-550 | Cultural Constructs and Diversity in ESOL Education (Online) |
2 |
| April - May 2013 |
||
| ESOL-540 | Language Policy in ESOL Education (Online) |
2 |
| June - August 2013 | ||
| ESOL-633 | Literacy and English-Language Learners (Online) |
2 |
| ESOL-560 | Foundations of ESOL Methods (Online and face-to-face) | 2 |
| September - December 2013 | ||
| ESOL-564 | Methods, Assessment & Technology (Online and face-to-face) | 2 |
| ESOL-574 | Middle/High School Supervised Practicum | 2 |
| Program of Study: In-Service Cohort Two | ||
| May - June 2013 | ||
| ESOL-544 | Educational Linguistics for ESOL Teachers (Online) | 3 |
| ESOL-540 | Language Policy in ESOL Education (Online) | 2 |
| July - August 2013 | ||
| ESOL-560 | Foundations of ESOL Methods (Online and face-to-face) | 2 |
| September - December 2013 | ||
| ESOL-633 | Literacy and English-Language Learners (Online) | 2 |
| ESOL-550 | Cultural Constructs and Diversity in ESOL Education (Online) | 2 |
| January - April 2014 | ||
| ESOL-564 | Methods, Assessment & Technology (Online and face-to-face) | 2 |
| ESOL-574 | Middle/High School Supervised Practicum | 2 |
Total credits |
15 |
|
Admissions Information
We are currently accepting applications for the second cohort (May 2013 - April 2014). Those who are interested in participating in this funded program are strongly encouraged to apply as early as possible. Here is the list of the application materials:
The general application forms for all COE admissions can be downloaded here. The EL-STEM applicant needs to submit only one Applicant Evaluation Form completed by their administrator/supervisor. Also, the application fee is waived for the EL-STEM program applicant.
- Completed application form (included in the PDF link above)
- a current resume
- official transcripts from each college/university attended
- copy of current teaching license
- one Applicant Evaluation Form (included in the PDF link above) completed by the candidate's administrator/supervisor
Send application material to:
College of Education
Admissions Office
Pacific University
2043 College Way
Forest Grove, Oregon 97116
Contact
Contact Person: Catherine Kim, ELSTEM Project Director
Email: kim5764@pacificu.edu
Phone: 503-352-1459
Contact Person: Karren Timmermans, ELSTEM In-Service Cohort Coordinator
Email: kmtimm@pacificu.edu
Phone: 541-485-6812
Contact Person: Kevin Carr, ELSTEM Pre-Service Cohort Coordinator (in conjunction with Pacific Robert Noyce Scholarship)
Email: kcarr@pacificu.edu
Phone:503-352-1443
Contact Person: Diana Watkins, Assistant Director of Graduate & Professional Admissions
Email: teach@pacificu.edu
Phone: 503-352-1435 or 877-722-8648 ext. 143