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Popular Programs

Teacher Induction-CA Clear Credential Programs

This credential program is a two-year, individualized, job-embedded system of mentoring, support, and professional learning for newly credentialed teachers.

English Learner Added Authorization (CTEL/CLAD)

This program is for credentialed teachers seeking a Crosscultural Language and Academic Development (CLAD) certification approved by the California Commission on Teacher Credentialing (CTC). This program is offered 100% online.

College Counseling

This certificate is designed for secondary school counselors, teachers, career counselors, admissions personnel, and others who want to develop their professional competencies or are interested in establishing an independent educational consulting practice. This program is also ideal for college admissions professionals who want to help high school students identify postsecondary options.

TESOL

The Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages (TESOL) Certificate offers preparation to teach English as a second or foreign language to diverse populations of English learners. The program covers applicable theory in linguistics and in second language development; methods in teaching listening, speaking, reading and writing; current technologies for teaching English; and cultural competency and cultural diversity understanding.

Pathway

Pathway at UCLA Extension is a two-year college program for students with intellectual and other developmental disabilities, offering a blend of educational, social, and vocational experiences. On campus, Pathway students attend classes and participate in the many social, recreational, and cultural activities of a major university.

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Event

Free Webinar

Universal TK & the Transition of ECE from CA Dept. of Education to the CA Dept. of Social Services

Thursday, November 18, 4:30–5:30 This free webinar will cover the CTC proposal for Early Childhood Education (ECE) permit teachers to teach in TK, as well as explain transition of some ECE programs from CA Dept. of Education to CA Dept. of Social Services. Register at uclaextension.edu/tkwebinar

Instructor Spotlight

Kris Lambert

Ms. Lambert has been teaching and designing courses at UCLA Extension for over 13 years. She is a former elementary school teacher and current adult ESL instructor. She was named UCLA Extension’s distinguished teacher of the year in 2016.

“I am proud to be teaching for the TESOL program at UCLA Extension. I helped to design this unique and creative program that gives candidates realworld teaching experience along with a digital resume at completion. The interaction, support, learning strategies, and brainstorming in this program is beyond compare.”