Teachers Idaho has a large population of Hispanic children who are part of the public school system. Most of them are taught by wonderful, well-meaning teachers who have little or no training or coursework in teaching children bilingually or in English as a Second Language. This master s degree is designed to provide additional training to teachers who are providing services to or are preparing to provide services to limited English proficient school children.
Students enroll in two classes each semester.
The program includes a ten-day practicum experience in El Paso, Texas. There are 7 ESL scholarships and 13 bilingual education scholarships available at each location for each group. Classes will be held in the Twin Falls areas for a group of 20 students from Magic Valley. An other group of 20 students from Treasure Valley will take classes at the BSU Canyon County Center in Nampa. Classes are taught one night a week at each location.