5 CCR s 80015

Cal. Admin. Code tit. 5, s 80015

CALIFORNIA CODE OF REGULATIONS
TITLE 5. EDUCATION
DIVISION 8. COMMISSION ON TEACHER CREDENTIALING
CHAPTER 1. CREDENTIALS ISSUED UNDER THE TEACHER PREPARATION AND LICENSING
LAW OF 1970
ARTICLE 1. GENERAL PROVISIONS AND DEFINITIONS
This database is current through 01/26/07, Register 2007, No. 4
s 80015. Requirements for the Crosscultural, Language and Academic
Development (CLAD) Certificate.

A Crosscultural, Language and Academic Development (CLAD) Certificate can
be earned in the following ways:

(a) Through supplementary coursework: The requirements for earning
a CLAD Certificate through supplementary coursework include (1)
through (4) below:

(1) Possession of a valid credential or permit as specified in
Section 80015.2(a).

(2) Verification of experience learning a second language obtained
through one of the options described in subsections (A) through (P).
One of the options must be completed. Partial completion of more
than one option will not be accepted except that an applicant may
combine partial completion of semester units under option (A) with
language training under option (B) at fifteen hours of training
equaling one semester unit. Any option or the combination of (A) and
(B) must be completed with one language.

(A) Completion of six semester units (or nine quarter units) in
coursework that emphasizes the learning of a language other than
English (including American Sign Language). A grade of "C" or
better. "Pass," or "Credit," must be earned in each course. This
option must be verified by an official transcript from a regionally
accredited college or university, or comparable institution outside
the United States. Professional Development and Continuing Education
units from such institutions are acceptable. Coursework in the
methodology of teaching a language is not acceptable.

(B) Completion of 90 hours of language training, with a grade of
"C" or better or the equivalent, in a language other than English
offered under the auspices of the California Department of
Education's Bilingual Teacher Training Program (BTTP) or by a county
office or school district whose program, prior to its
implementation, has been deemed equivalent to the BTTP by the
California Department of Education. This training is to be verified
by a letter signed by an authorized representative of the BTTP or
county or district program.

(C) Successful completion of the training in a language other than
English given by the Peace Corps to volunteers preparing to serve in
a non-English speaking country, verified by official Peace Corps
documentation.

(D) Passage of either the Oral Subtest, the Essay Subtest, or the
Reading Comprehension and Usage Subtest in a language other than
English of a Bilingual Certificate of Competence Examination
(administered pursuant to Education Code Sections 44253.5 and
44253.6 as those sections existed on December 31, 1992), verified by
an official score report.

(E) Passage of any two of the four parts (listening, reading,
speaking, and writing) of Test 6 of the CLAD/BCLAD Examinations,
described in Section 80015.3, verified by an official score report.

(F) Passage of any nationally administered, standardized
examination in a language other than English for which the
Commission has established a passing score, verified by an official
score report.

(G) A proficiency level of "novice-high" or above on the American
Council on the Teaching of Foreign Languages, Inc. (ACTFL)
Proficiency Guidelines or "0+" (zero plus) or above on the
Interagency Language Roundtable (ILR) Proficiency Descriptions,
verified by an official score report.

(H) A score on a College-Level Examination Program (CLEP)
examination in a language other than English administered by the
College Board equal to or higher than the minimum score recommended
by the American Council on Education for awarding credit for two
semesters, verified by an official score report.

(I) Possession of a teaching credential from another state that
authorizes instruction in a language other than English.

(J) Residence in a non-English speaking country or countries for
twelve consecutive months at age 18 or older, verified by passports,
work visas, letters from employers, or other documents.

(K) Successful completion of one academic year (over a single
period) at age 14 or above at a school in which all instruction,
except in the subject area of English, was delivered in a language
other than English, verified by an official transcript or a letter
from the school.

(L) Successful completion of two academic years between the ages of
10 and 14, inclusive, at a school in which all instruction, except
in the subject area of English, was delivered in a language other
than English, verified by an official transcript or a letter from
the school.

(M) Initial arrival at age 12 or older in the United States after
having spent the years from birth to age 12 in a non-English
speaking country or countries, verified by a birth certificate,
passport, entry visas, or other documents.

(N) Successful completion of three years of course work in a
language other than English in grades seven through 12 in a public
or private school with an average grade of B or better, verified by
an official transcript or a letter from the school.

(O) Achievement of a score on the Advanced Placement Examination in
a language other than English offered by Educational Testing Service
for which college credit or advanced standing is awarded, verified
by either an official transcript or a letter from the registrar's or
admission's office from a regionally accredited institution of
higher education.

(P) Achievement on a college or university placement examination in
a language other than English for which 1) a minimum of six semester
academic units or the equivalent quarter units are awarded or 2)
placement in an advanced level course, defined as no lower than the
second year of a multi-year sequence, is given or 3) an exemption
from a one year requirement is granted. This must be verified by
either an official transcript or a letter from the registrar's or
admission's office from a regionally accredited institution of
higher education.

(3) Completion of 24 semester units (or 36 quarter units) or 12
upper-division/graduate semester units (or 18
upper-division/graduate quarter units) of coursework. The coursework
must be applicable toward a bachelor's degree or a higher degree at
a regionally accredited college or university, and must be verified
by an official transcript from such an institution. A grade of "C"
or higher, "Pass," or "Credit" must be earned in each course. All of
the coursework must be in the three subject areas listed in
subsections (A), (B), and (C) below, and all three of the subject
areas must be covered in the set of coursework used to satisfy this
requirement.

(A) Language structure and first- and second-language development,
including the following:

1. Language structure and use: universals and differences
(including the structure of English), and

2. Theories and factors in first- and second-language development.

(B) Methodology of bilingual instruction, instruction for English
language development, and specially designed academic instruction
delivered in English, including the following:

1. Theories and methods of bilingual education.

2. Theories and methods of instruction for English language
development.

3. Theories and methods of specially designed academic instruction
delivered in English, and

4. Language and content area assessment.

(C) Culture and cultural diversity, including the following:

1. Nature and content of culture,

2. Crosscultural contact and interactions,

3. Cultural diversity in the United States and California, and

4. Providing culturally responsive instruction.

(4) Submission of a complete application packet and fee(s) as
specified in Section 80487.

(5) The holder of a Supplementary Authorization in either English
as a Second Language (ESL) or Introductory ESL may use that document
to earn a CLAD Certificate. A Supplementary Authorization in ESL or
Introductory ESL will remain valid as long as the holder's
prerequisite teaching credential remains valid. A Supplementary
Authorization in ESL or Introductory ESL authorizes instruction for
English language development, as defined in Education Code Section
44253.2(a), at the levels and in the grades specified in Sections
80057.5 and 80089 as those sections existed on January 1, 1993. The
requirements for earning a CLAD Certificate for holders of the
Supplementary Authorization in ESL or Introductory ESL include all
of the following:

(A) Experience learning a second language as specified in Section
80015(a)(2).

(B) Completion of three semester units (or four quarter units) of
coursework in the theories and methods of specially designed
academic instruction delivered in English. The coursework must be
applicable toward a bachelor's degree or a higher degree at a
regionally accredited college or university, and must be verified by
an official transcript from such an institution. A grade of "C" or
higher, "Pass," or "Credit" must be earned in each course.

(C) Submission of a complete application packet and fee(s) as
specified in Section 80487.

(6) The holder of a certificate of completion issued pursuant to
Education Code s 44253.10 may use that document to earn a CLAD
Certificate. The requirements for earning a CLAD Certificate for
holders of such a certificate of completion include all of the
following:

(A) Possession of a valid credential or permit as specified in
Section 80015.2(a).

(B) Experience learning a second language as specified in Section
80015(a)(2).

(C) Completion of coursework as follows:

1. Holders of a certificate of completion for specially designed
academic instruction delivered in English (SDAIE) earned by
successful completion of either the staff development program
specified in Section 80680(a)(1) or an equivalent three semester
unit (or four quarter unit class) at a regionally accredited college
or university must complete nine semester units (or twelve quarter
units) of upper-division/graduate coursework as described in Section
80015(a)(3) above except that the coursework need not include the
topics listed in subsections (A)1, (A)2, (B)3, and (C)4.

2. Holders of a certificate of completion for English language
development (ELD) earned by successful completion of either the
staff development program specified in Section 80680(a)(2) or an
equivalent three semester unit (or four quarter unit) class at a
regionally accredited college or university must complete nine
semester units (or twelve quarter units) of upper- division/graduate
coursework as described in Section 80015(a)(3) above except that the
coursework need not include the topics listed in subsections (A)1,
(A)2, (B)2, and (C)4.

3. Holders of two certificates of completion, one for SDAIE and one
for ELD earned by successful completion of either the staff
development programs specified in Section 80680(a)(1) and
80680(a)(2) or two equivalent three semester unit (or four quarter
unit) classes at a regionally accredited college or university must
complete six semester units (or eight quarter units) of
upper-division/graduate coursework as described in Section
80015(a)(3) above except that the coursework need not include the
topics listed in subsections (A)1, (A)2, (B)2, (B)3, and (C)4.

4. Holders of a certificate of completion for both SDAIE and ELD
earned by successful completion of either the staff development
program specified in Section 80680(a)(3) or an equivalent three
semester unit (or four quarter unit) class at a regionally
accredited college or university must complete nine semester units
(or twelve quarter units) of upper-division/graduate coursework as
described in Section 80015(a)(3) above except that the coursework
need not include the topics listed in subsections (A)1, (A)2, (B)2,
(B)3, and (C)4.

(D) Submission of the original certificate or certificates of
completion, or a verified true copy, as established in s 80435, of
each certificate, used to apply for the CLAD Certificate.

(E) Submission of a complete application packet and fee(s) as
specified in Section 80487.

(b) By examination: The requirements for earning a CLAD Certificate
by examination include all of the following:

(1) Possession of a valid credential or permit as specified in
Section 80015.2(a).

(2) Experience learning a second language as specified in Section
80015(a)(2).

(3) Tests 1, 2, and 3 of the CLAD/BCLAD Examinations described in
Section 80015.3. Each passing score must have been earned within
five years prior to the date of application for a CLAD Certificate.

(4) Submission of a complete application packet and fee(s) as
specified in Section 80487.

(c) By converting a Language Development Specialist Certificate:
Converting a Language Development Specialist Certificate to a CLAD
Certificate is not required. Unless used to apply for a CLAD
Certificate, a Language Development Specialist Certificate shall
remain valid as long as the holder's prerequisite teaching
credential remains valid. The Language Development Specialist
Certificate authorizes the same services as the CLAD Certificate as
specified in Section 80015.2(b). The requirements for earning a CLAD
Certificate by converting a Language Development Specialist
Certificate include all of the following:

(1) Submission of the valid Language Development Specialist
Certificate issued to the applicant.

(2) Submission of a complete application packet and a fee equal to
one-half of the current credential application fee as specified in
Section 80487.

Note: Authority cited: Sections 44253.9 and 44225(q), Education
Code. Reference: Sections 44253.3, 44253.6, 44253.10, 44225(b) and
44225(d), Education Code.

HISTORY

1. New section filed 5-18-94; operative 7-1-94 (Register 94, No. 20).

2. Amendment of subsection (a)(2) and new subsections (a)(2)(N)-(P) filed
3-12-
97; operative 4-11-97 (Register 97, No. 11).

3. Editorial correction of subsection (a)(2)(G) (Register 97, No. 46).

4. Amendment of section and Note filed 3-10-98; operative 4-9-98 (Register
98,
No. 11).

5. Amendment of subsection (a)(2)(N) filed 1-8-2001; operative 2-7-2001
(Register 2001, No. 2).

6. Change without regulatory effect repealing subsection (b)(3),
redesignating
former subsection (b)(3)(A) as new subsection (b)(3) and repealing
subsections
(b)(3)(B)-(C) filed 7-31-2003 pursuant to
section 100, title 1, CaliforniaCode of Regulations (Register 2003, No.
31).

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