The online ESL Specialist Certification Program certifies ESL school program coordinators and classroom teachers to work in classrooms with English Language Learners (ELLs).

Teachers entering the workforce often struggle with how to use a language-focused, quality curriculum that maintains academic rigor and high expectations for English language learners. Participants in this program will learn how to efficiently and effectively instruct English language learners using research-based methodologies regarding language structures, functions, forms, patterns, and conventions of oral and written language in alignment with Pennsylvania’s English Language Proficiency Standards (ELPS) and the Common Core while applying instructional practices that provide students with comprehensible input. Educators exiting this program will also be well-equipped to use data to inform their instruction through the competent implementation of Pennsylvania’s mandated English language proficiency assessments (ACCESS for ELLs and W-APT) as well as formative assessments. 

• Discount and Refund Policy: Our full-program discount is designed for teachers who commit to all six courses. If you can not commit to the full six-course certification, you’re welcome to take one course at a time.

  Whether you join one course or the full program, tuition is nonrefundable once the course begins. This policy helps us keep the program accessible and affordable. FINANCING OPTION AVAILABLE:  No interest or payments for six months. Approval is in seconds. learn more

• Each participant will have an eAdviser assigned to them for the duration of the course and as they need assistance throughout the year. Our ESL eAdvisers will support and guide you to meet all homework and in-classroom learning criteria.

• After completing the six-course series, contact the State of Pennsylvania to add your ESL Certification to your Pennsylvania teaching certificate through TIMS. A licensing fee will apply.
  Start your application here: https://www.education.pa.gov/Educators/Certification/Pages

QUESTIONS…CONTACT US:

STUDENT SERVICES - (888) 936-8626;  studentservices@globalclassroom.us

Mr. Burr Warne
Midwestern Intermediate Unit 4 (ESL Certification)
ESL Program Director
Registration & Enrollment
bwarne@globalclassroom.us
(603) 502-2323

Mr. Shawn Algoe
Midwestern Intermediate Unit 4 (MIU4)
Coordinator of Educational Services
shawn.algoe@miu4.org
(724) 458-6700x1224

Ms. Aileen Domingo
Midwestern Intermediate Unit 4 (ESL Certification)
ESL Program Coordinator
adomingo@globalclassroom.us

FAST TRACK

AUGUST 18 START: ESL certified by March 15, 2027

ESL 01: August 18 Developing Cultural Awareness and Sensitivity 3 Credits | 8 Weeks

ESL 02: September 22 Language Acquisition 3 Credits | 12 Weeks

ESL 03: October 20 Literacy Acquisition 3 Credits | 8 Weeks

ESL 04: November 17 Observing & Planning Instruction 3 Credits | 8 Weeks

ESL 05: December 22‍ ‍Implementing & Managing Instruction 3 Credits | 8 Weeks

ESL 06: January 17, 2027 Assessing ESL Students 3 Credits | 8 Weeks

SEPTEMBER 22 2026 START: ESL certified by May 20, 2027

ESL 01: September 22‍ ‍Developing Cultural Awareness and Sensitivity‍ ‍3 Credits | 12 Weeks

ESL 03:  October 20  Literacy Acquisition 3 Credits | 8 Weeks

ESL 04: November 17 Observing and Planning Instruction 3 Credits | 8 Weeks

ESL 02: December 22 Language Acquisition‍ ‍3 Credits | 8 Weeks

ESL 06: January 19 Assessing ESL Students 3 Credits | 8 Weeks

ESL 05: March 23 Implementing and Managing Instruction‍ ‍3 Credits | 8 Weeks