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    English for Speakers of Other Languages (ESOL), Endorsement

    Program Description

    In 2022, the University of Oregon College of Education's Department of Education Studies was awarded a $3 million grant, enabling us to develop an online English for Speakers of Other Languages (ESOL) endorsement program designed for in-service teachers in Oregon. The online program features both synchronous and asynchronous classwork designed to help teachers learn and practice evidence-based strategies to support emergent bilingual and multilingual students.

    The program will focus on supporting teachers in districts designated in Oregon House Bill 3499 (HB3499). However, teachers throughout Oregon are eligible to apply.

    Teachers who qualify to participate in the first four cohorts will receive a scholarship that covers the majority of the cost of their ESOL endorsement coursework, as well as a year of follow-up professional development and training in parent and family engagement for equity and home language literacy.

    Application at a Glance

    Detailed instructions are available on the program’s website. The following are required for your application:


    Program-Specific Application Requirements:
    *Currently licensed K-8 teachers in Oregon (preliminary or professional license)
    *Work with an average of 3 or more ELs in one class
    *Commitment to take and pass the ORELA exam
    *Commitment to complete the program and participate in all program surveys
    *Must be an Oregon resident.
    *Preference will be given to teachers in districts designated as HB3499

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    College of Education
    Campus: Online
    Summer 2025
    Final Deadline - March 28, 2025 

    Applications must be submitted and paid for by 11:59 PM Pacific Time on the specified deadline date to be considered eligible.

    This program may accept applications after the posted deadline on a space-available basis. Refer to the program’s website for more details.