CLAD/CTEL FAQ’s
The LAUSD School Board passed another item at the historic August 25th where the “School Choice Motion” passed. The Board also approved Item 14 making it LAUSD policy that all K‐12 teachers and instructional coaches need to have a CTEL as a condition of employment by March 1. 2010. A valid Emergency CLAD counts, but it need to be valid March 1st or you need to be eligible for a renewal by completing two of the required areas through exam or coursework. 1. If I take the CTEL exam and pass one or two parts, can I take with
university classes to complete the requirements for EL Authorization?
The state law changed. Before you could not mix parts of the test with classes to
complete your requirements. Now you can! As of the writing of this article, Long
Beach and Chico State University, Alliant International University, both
extension programs at UCLA and UC Riverside University of La Verne will
accept the tests you passed and allow you to the coursework for tests you didn’t
pass and they will authorize you for a CLAD (EL Authorization). Now if you
cannot pass a section of the test, you will be able to take the coursework that
corresponds with that part of the test.
2. Do all CTEL programs allow you to combine CTEL exams with CTEL
coursework?
No the university must apply. Some are not planning to apply and others are in
process. If you already began coursework, check to see if your university will
allow you to combine CTEL exams with the coursework you are taking. If you
are just beginning, consider which institutions are offering you the flexibility to
combine tests with coursework when you make your choice.
3. What should I do if I passed one or more tests?
If you passed some of the CTEL tests, call one of the universities listed to confirm
that they will accept you who will accept the combination and compare prices.
Check the UTLA Professional Development web page to get an updated list of
universities offering the combination model.
4. If I know this material, can I try the tests without doing the CTEL Test Prep
with KDS Online CTEL Prep or the LACOE classes?
Yes, but it would be cheaper to take one of the test prep series and have LAUSD
pay for the CTEL Exams. The cost for the LACOE classes is $200 and the KDS
Online CTEL Prep is $225. If you don’t take one of the test prep classes, the test
will cost you $265. At least take the online course as a review. It will be cheaper
and it’s a good review of the test material you need to know in order to pass.
5. How do I decide whether to do the test or the classes?
Thanks to this change in the law, you no longer have to choose between
completing University course work or taking the CTEL Test if you choose a
university that has qualified to combine their coursework with CTEL tests you are
able to pass. The ability to combine tests and coursework will broaden your
options so make sure you are working with a university that offers the
“combination option” before you sign up. In order to define the best choice for
you, consider the following questions:
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Have you already used up your one year Emergency CLAD, or
are you close?
You are in a somewhat precarious position. In order to qualify for
the second Emergency CLAD you would need to have completed
two sections of the test or two courses. The test option, would mean
passing two of the tests in November because the test won’t be
offered again until June. Take the KDS Online CTEL Test Prep or
take at least two of the LACOE classes. Unfortunately you won’t
find out if you passed the tests until January or February and it
would be difficult to take two courses before the March cut of date.
Consider taking a class now (I suggest you take the culture class)
and also completing one of the two test prep programs and taking
the tests in November.
Do you need salary points? (i.e. you haven’t completed the 98
points you need to move forward.)
The Cal State Long Beach or Chico extension classes are the less
expensive options for the coursework option and you will earn 12
semester units. The LACOE classes add up to 4 salary points and
the KDS CTEL Prep class is the all tests in one class for 3 salary
points. There is already a Long Beach extension cohort in the
Harbor Area. UTLA is working to arrange a central
Do you feel comfortable taking multiple choice and essay tests?
The CTEL exams are challenging. If you are uncomfortable taking
these kinds of tests, take the coursework instead. The Long Beach
extension classes are project-based and focus on classroom
application. Or consider online classes. Find out about other
programs before you sign up.
If you are near retirement, are you interested in working as a
substitute after you retire?
As a credentialed teacher you can fill in as a long-term sub and
still be in NCLB compliance. However, if there are English
Learners, you would not be in compliance with Williams.
Do you have personal obligations that limit your ability to attend
classes?
Consider the KDS Online Test Preparation course or the online
CTEL classes offered by a number of universities.
6. If you previously took the CLAD tests or coursework they are no longer being accepted.
However, talk with the university where you took the CLAD course and see if they will
apply any of that work to CTEL credit with additional assignments to meet the CTEL
requirements.
7. Confused? It’s not you, it is confusing. Before January 2008 you took CLAD tests or
CLAD coursework and got a CLAD. Now you have to take CTEL tests or CTEL courses
but you will still get a CLAD credential.
8. The three options:
a. University coursework that will cost about $2,500. (less at some
university extension programs)
b. The CTEL Examination (all three subtests)
c. Or the new Combination of Exams and coursework (not available through
all universities)
9. If you choose university coursework:
a. University coursework that will cost about $2,500. Approved programs
are available at
http://134.186.81.79/fmi/xsl/CTC_apm/recordlist_SCCclad.html
b. Extension credit course offered by Cal State Long Beach are currently
offered at Carson High School, and will be scheduled by UTLA at the
UTLA building and at another site in the valley. Because they are offered
as extension classes at school sites, the courses cost less. Instead of
$2,500 the cost is reduced to $2,000. Individuals who only need one or
two classes also receive each class at a discounted rate. (Participants earn
the same number of semester units but save $500. Long Beach extension
courses focus on project-based assignments, not tests. There are a list of
other universities, including Long Beach State, that will offer classes to
groups of teachers who provide a site if a school in interested in
sponsoring a cohort. If you are interested compare prices, minimum
number of participants, most importantly, ask if they offer the combination
program where CTEL exams can be combined with university
coursework.
c. CLAD coursework you may have completed before January 1, 2008
cannot be used to complete the CTEL requirements. However check with
the university where you took classes to see if they offer options to
complete additional assignments so CLAD course could meet the CTEL
requirements.
10. The CTEL test site is http://www.ctel.nesinc.com/
11. Check https://teachercred.ctc.ca.gov/teachers/index.jsp to see if you have one of
the codes indicating EL authorization.
12. Options for the CTEL Test.
a. Take the test and pay for it yourself.
i. CTEL Examination (all three subtests) $265
ii. KDS The online course instructor is Elizabeth Jimenez. The class
from KDS can be accessed with the link below $225.
http://www.kdsi.org/LAUSD-CTEL
iii. LACOE CTEL 1: Language and Language Development $55.
iv. LACOE CTEL 2: Assessment and Instruction $70.
v. LACOE CTEL 3: Culture and Inclusion $55.
vi. LACOE Total all three $180.
b. http://www.teachinla.com/mpvu/mptt_ctel.htmlCTEL Test
preparation classes
i. The District will pay the test fees listed in section above if you
complete either the LACOE classes or the approved KDS online
CTEL Test Prep Class from Knowledge Delivery System (KDS)
c. LACOE Registration and directions for completing the Learning Zone or
go http://www.teachinla.com/mpvu/mpttpclasses.html
http://salarypoints.lausd.net You also need to register on the Learning
Zone The address for the Learning Zone required for the LACOE classes:
https://lz.lausd.net/lz/index.jsp
d. For Learning Zone login help please call the ITD Service Desk at (213)
241-LA00 (5200).
13. Teachers who have successfully completed CTEL Tests 1, 2 and 3, are to bring
their test results, along with a $55 money order, to Credentials, Contract and
Compliance Services in order to apply for their CLAD Certificate. Teachers who
have completed the twelve semester units/eighteen quarter units of CTEL
coursework must have their university/college apply for their CLAD Permit. Once
the document has posted on the CTC website at https://teachercred.ctc.ca.gov,
teachers will want to forward a copy via email to credentialservices@lausd.net in
order that it be registered with the District.
Credentials, Contract and Compliance Services
213-241-6520 or credentialservices@lausd.net
Master Plan Verification Unit
213-241-5862 or mpvu@lausd.net
14. If you are from out-of-state or new to the country, you can take classes at public
institutions at the in-state rate. You need to get the form from the university for
the non-resident fee waiver per Ed. Code 68078. Take it to Derek Ramage on the
14th floor and he will sign the form and give you the letter you need to attach to
the form.
15. If you believe you have CLAD certification check the CTC website at
https://teachercred.ctc.ca.gov, and forward a copy via email to
credentialservices@lausd.net to make sure it is registered with the District.
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