Field Experience in Bilingual Education and Service Delivery

Catalog description

Since students in the program are certified professionals, their work experience (no less than one academic year) will be considered as fulfillment of the field experience requirement, along with attendance at three field experience seminars and submission of a portfolio which synthesizes their experience and understanding of effective services for bilingual population. The portfolio will include: samples of professional work with bilingual students, including case histories, evaluation reports, progress notes, and IEPs; a written essay presenting the student's professional philosophy, a discussion of issues involved in providing bilingual services in the New York area, and a description of the student's professional growth in the Bilingual Advanced Certificate Program.