In Michigan, all adult educators are part of the K-12 system and must be certified in a related subject area.  However teachers may get an ESL endorsement attached to their certification if they take an additional 18 hours of ceredit in the ESL field, and pass a test.

Currently, an endorsement is not required in order to be hired as an ESL teacher.

Jo Pamment

Jo Pamment
ESL Coordinator
Haslett Public Schools
1118 S. Harrison 
East Lansing, Michigan 48823

TEL:  517 337-8353
FAX:  517 337-3195
E-Mail:  pammenjk at haslett.k12.mi.us


>>> khinson at future-gate.com 4/6/06 12:48 PM >>>

We don't have any such certification in NC either, as far as I know. I've heard whispers that the state administrators are looking into certification for Adult Educators though. I don't know where that discussion stands though.




>>> elohimsgirl at adelphia.net  >>>

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We do not have such in Vermont, but are having discussions around the 'certification' issue.  I will be happy to share as we move forward from discussion.







---- "Howard L. Dooley wrote: 

=============
Hi, everyone.  I hope everyone is well, and enjoying spring -- though 
here, today in Woonsocket RI it's snowing if you can believe it...

I am looking for information on adult basic skills certifications, 
particularly those issued by a state-level agency or a consortium.  A 
certification that is recognized as valid and useful by programs, 
colleges, providers, businesses across your state.  Does your state have 
a process for recognizing skill attainment before a secondary credential 
is awarded?  Is it considering one?  If so, what standards are 
included?  What levels of performance are recognized? What assessements 
are being used?

If your state doesn't have such certifications, do you think it would be 
valuable to have them?  If so, I have the same questions as above.  RI 
is considering if and what certifications would benefit our learners as 
they move from our adult ed programs into their next-steps--work, 
college, training, citizenship, and so on.  We'd appreciate your 
guidance, ( and the opportunity to beg, borrow, steal or buy the best 
from the best....)

Thanks for the assist!

Howard D.
Project RIRAL

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