Bilingual Authorization BILA University of California, Riverside

Overview

Immerse yourself into this exciting new program and help students gain English language proficiency, while strengthening and maintaining their primary language. The Bilingual Authorization (BILA) is a Commission on Teacher Credentialing (CTC) approved program that provides teachers with coursework as an alternative to taking CSET: World Languages IV and CSET Spanish V. 

Now is your chance to take advantage of this great opportunity to apply your Spanish language skills in the classroom. Facilitate the language acquisition process for English language learners and open an exciting new door in your career. Bilingual Authorization BILA is offered at University of California, Riverside.

What You'll Learn

• Methods of instruction for bilingual education and the concept of bilingualism, including language acquisition and development
• Effective approaches to understanding cross-cultural, intercultural and intra-cultural relationships and interactions
• The role of primary language instruction in the dual-language setting
• Overview of the historical, legal and legislative contexts of bilingual education in the U.S.