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Center for Language and Culture

Center for Language and Culture. Bilingual Paraeducator Career Ladder Teacher Education Program BIPACAL CFDA 84.L195E (2000 – 2005) Jorge P. Osterling, Ph.D. Vision Statement.

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Center for Language and Culture

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  1. Center for Language and Culture Bilingual Paraeducator Career Ladder Teacher Education Program BIPACAL CFDA 84.L195E (2000 – 2005) Jorge P. Osterling, Ph.D.

  2. Vision Statement • GMU’s Center for Language and Culture (CLC) provides leadership in promoting educational equity for culturally & linguistically diverse populations from disenfranchised communities. • BIPACAL isa career ladder teacher education program that assists bilingual paraeducators in become highly qualified ESOL teachers, in accordance to NCLB.

  3. Participants • Two IHEs: • GMU • NVCC • Three LEAs: • APS • FCPS • PWCPS http://http://gse.gmu.edu/programs/bpclttp/index.htm(703) 993-8136

  4. Non Traditional Students: Average age 41, Have family responsibilities, several single parents with young dependents Have been away from school for an extended period of time, Work full-time at a LEA. Received a AA, BA, MA or equivalent degree from an institution of higher education overseas. Majority: Non-native English speakers [BICS level], Speak two or more world languages. Participant’s Profile

  5. Academic SuccessSeptember 04 Indicators

  6. Academic SuccessSeptember 04 Indicators

  7. Academic and Student Support Services offered to BIPACAL’s Non Traditional Students • Academic Advisement • Writing Center (e.g., EDUC 301) • Math Review courses (e.g., PRAXIS) • Tutoring Services • Evening and summer classes • Personal Counseling Services • First year teacher induction

  8. Need for Paraeducator Career Ladder Teacher Education Programs

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