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Culturally and Linguistically Diverse (CLD) Education Endorsement


The Culturally and Linguistically Diverse (CLD) Education endorsement area provides knowledge and skills for teachers who are already licensed to teach in the state of Colorado or at Stage Two in CMC’s Teacher Education Program. This 24-credit (8 course) program prepares you to work with students with widely diverse family and cultural assets. You’ll learn to support the academic and social-emotional development of emergent bilinguals with research-based professional practices and family-friendly approaches to educational excellence. Each course includes assigned practicum hours in a partner school district.

Culturally and Linguistically Diverse Bilingual Education Specialist


You can add the Bilingual Education Specialist to your Culturally and Linguistically Diverse (CLD) Education endorsement to your teacher license by demonstrating a high level of proficiency in the CLD standards, demonstrating proficiency in the Spanish language, and by completing the following additional courses. Each course includes assigned biliteracy practicum hours in a partner school district.